11.   Paul Patterson, analyst for Credit Suisse First Boston saw this as an investment opportunity, upgrading his rating from hold to buy.

12.   The cash injection, along with a pledge to sell GAN this year, has led analysts to upgrade their ratings.

13.   The good news prompted several Wall Street analysts to upgrade their rating on the stock Tuesday.

14.   Tonneson upgraded her rating on Mondavi in December after the company underwent some fundamental changes.

15.   Additionally, US Bancorp upgraded its rating on Triquint.

16.   Amosup, which has its own maritime academy recently purchased the vessel to be used for training cadets and upgrading the ratings of officers.

17.   Both agencies upgraded their ratings of Malaysia earlier this year.

18.   He upgraded his rating for shares of Dell Computer Corp.

19.   Last week, it upgraded the ratings of five Thai banks to stable from negative.

20.   Russia is considering contacting international debt ratings agencies to upgrade its ratings.