21.   The firm, which maintains a buy rating on the stock, has acted in an investment banking capacity for the Bank of America.

22.   Waggoner has a strong buy on JDS Uniphase and a buy rating on SDL.

23.   We have a buy rating on United Parcel Service as a terrific long-term play.

24.   An analyst at S.G. Cowen reiterated a strong buy rating on Pharmacopia and range of other biotechnology stocks.

25.   Bear Stearns initiated coverage of the maker of hand-held organizers with a buy rating.

26.   Kaufman Bros. initiated coverage of the company with a buy rating.

27.   Nevertheless, analysts such as Myles McDougall of ABN Amro bank in Sao Paulo, still recommend a buy rating for Petrobras shares.

28.   She has a buy rating.

29.   Thomas Weisel Partners reiterated its strong buy rating on the company.