I don't have details so if anyone has access to this I'd be interested in reading the reasoning/research - since it's a small cap company there is very little coverage. I'd like to take credit for it with my article on Pickens yesterday but apparently it's an upgrade from firm Broadpoint Capital.Broadpoint Capital upgrades Fuel Systems Solutions (Nasdaq: FSYS) from Neutral to Buy with a $36 price target.I truly believe we have the correct stocks - we just have such an awful market, they are not able to show their colors. It's a shame the rest of the economy is in such shambles.[Jul 2: Buying Fuel Systems Solutions (FSYS) for the 3rd Piece of my Alternative Energy Basket]Long Fuel Systems Solutions in fund and personal account ...

STRONG BUY

1. Continental Airlines (CAL)

a. One of the highest quality names in our airline universe.

b. International growth strategy out of Newark and revenue premium from business travelers.

c. Target price to 30

2. Tiffany & Co. (TIF)

a. April-quarter EPS estimate of $0.50 vs. $0.39 estimate; international strength offset U.S. weakness– Europe’s 30% comp rise attests to growing international demand.

b. Strong brand heritage mitigates weak consumer spending trends.

BUY

Dell (DELL)

a. April-quarter EPS of $0.38, vs. $0.34; revenues rose 9%, led by notebook PCs and strong overseas demand.

b. DELL is making good progress in its strategy overall

c. Price target price of $28

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