1.   NatWest Securities raised its rating on the computer maker to accumulate from hold.

2.   Analysts are raising their ratings on Schwab stock, saying price increases will help bolster profits.

3.   And news that raises Nielsen ratings is news that lasts.

4.   Before the market opened Tuesday, Anthony Noto, an analyst at Goldman, Sachs, raised his rating and said the worst might be over for Priceline.

5.   A nice lobby and attached restaurant can raise the rating, even if the rooms are, shall we say, less stellar.

6.   Brown Inc., credit rating companies have said they may raise their ratings for Alex.

7.   But according to the script, this attracts a youthful following that raises the ratings so even though Gilmore is a minor contender, the professionals tolerate him.

8.   But the firm indicated that the rating could be raised to investment grade in the next few years.

9.   Computer industry shares climbed as analysts raised their ratings on individual stocks and industry group.

10.   Connecticut stocks rose, led by Xerox Corp., whose shares climbed after an analyst raised his rating on the copier and computer printer maker.