The stock had gained 42 percent this year through yesterday. Mark E. Smith , an analyst at Feltl & Co in Minneapolis, raised his price target to $3.50 from $3. He also increased his earnings estimate to 23 cents a share from 18 cents for this year and to 36 cents from 25 cents for 2011."Denny's hasn't seen robust unit growth for quite some time so it's refreshing to see this," Smith said in a telephone interview of the Pilot Travel Centers agreement. 
Share:  <span class="sent">The stock had gained 42 percent this year through yesterday. Mark E. Smith , an analyst at Feltl & Co in Minneapolis, raised his price target to $3.50 from $3. He also increased his earnings estimate to 23 cents a share from 18 cents for this year and to 36 cents from 25 cents for 2011."<span class="company">Denny's</span> hasn't seen robust unit growth for quite some time so it's refreshing to see this," Smith said in a telephone interview of the Pilot Travel Centers agreement.</span> Tweet this 

Analysts said they're not surprised that Peltz would investigate the possibility, but they were skeptical that an actual offer would materialize because the merger would possibly cannibalize Wendy's own burger franchises. "There's a lot of folks that are window shopping out there." said Conrad Lyon, an analyst with Global Hunter Securities in Newport Beach, Calif. Mark Smith, an analyst with Minneapolis based Feltl and Co., noted that Lee's offer is somewhat of a "discount price.". "So we still don't rule out a higher offer coming in," he said. 
Share:  Analysts said they're not surprised that Peltz would investigate the possibility, but they were skeptical that an actual offer would materialize because the merger would possibly cannibalize <span class="company">Wendy</span>'s own burger franchises. "There's a lot of folks that are window shopping out there." said Conrad Lyon, an analyst with Global Hunter Securities in Newport Beach, Calif.<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, an analyst with Minneapolis based Feltl and Co., noted that Lee's offer is somewhat of a "discount price.". "So we still don't rule out a higher offer coming in," he said.</span>...Analysts said they're not surprised that Peltz would investigate the possibility, but they were skeptical that an actual offer would materialize because the merger would possibly cannibalize <span class="company">Wendy</span>'s own burger franchises. "There's a lot of folks that are window shopping out there." said Conrad Lyon, an analyst with Global Hunter Securities in Newport Beach, Calif.<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, an analyst with Minneapolis based Feltl and Co., noted that Lee's offer is somewhat of a "discount price.". "So we still don't rule out a higher offer coming in," he said.</span> Tweet this 

. Feltl & Co downgraded CKE Restaurants Inc (NYSE: CKR) from "buy" to "hold." 
Share:  <span class="sent">. Feltl & Co downgraded <span class="company">CKE Restaurants Inc</span> (NYSE: CKR) from "buy" to "hold."</span> Tweet this 

"I think CKE fits the model for a lot of private equity firms. it's a company that trades at a discount to its peers, produced strong free cash flow and there are events on the horizon that could drive results , namely a turnaround in the California consumer," Feltl & Co analyst Mark Smith said. 
Share:  "I think <span class="company">CKE</span> fits the model for a lot of private equity firms.<span class="sent"> it's a company that trades at a discount to its peers, produced strong free cash flow and there are events on the horizon that could drive results , namely a turnaround in the California consumer," Feltl & Co analyst <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span> said.</span>..."I think <span class="company">CKE</span> fits the model for a lot of private equity firms.<span class="sent"> it's a company that trades at a discount to its peers, produced strong free cash flow and there are events on the horizon that could drive results , namely a turnaround in the California consumer," Feltl & Co analyst <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span> said.</span> Tweet this 

That's 24 percent more than yesterday's closing price of $8.91. Thomas H. Lee also agreed to assume about $309 million in debt for Carpinteria, California based CKE. "It's a fantastic company that produces a lot of free cash flow," said Mark Smith, a restaurant analyst with Feltl & Co in Minneapolis. He recommends holding the stock, which had climbed 28 percent in the past year before today. "They weren't out looking and begging for a buyer," he said 
Share:  That's 24 percent more than yesterday's closing price of $8.91. Thomas H. Lee also agreed to assume about $309 million in debt for Carpinteria, California based <span class="company">CKE</span>.<span class="sent"> "It's a fantastic company that produces a lot of free cash flow," said <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, a restaurant analyst with Feltl & Co in Minneapolis.</span> He recommends holding the stock, which had climbed 28 percent in the past year before today. "They weren't out looking and begging for a buyer," he said....That's 24 percent more than yesterday's closing price of $8.91. Thomas H. Lee also agreed to assume about $309 million in debt for Carpinteria, California based <span class="company">CKE</span>.<span class="sent"> "It's a fantastic company that produces a lot of free cash flow," said <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, a restaurant analyst with Feltl & Co in Minneapolis.</span> He recommends holding the stock, which had climbed 28 percent in the past year before today. "They weren't out looking and begging for a buyer," he said. Tweet this 

That's 24 percent more than yesterday's closing price of $8.91. Thomas H. Lee also agreed to assume about $309 million in debt for Carpinteria, California based CKE. "It's a fantastic company that produces a lot of free cash flow," said Mark Smith, a restaurant analyst with Feltl & Co in Minneapolis. He recommends holding the stock, which had climbed 28 percent in the past year before today. "They weren't out looking and begging for a buyer," he said 
Share:  That's 24 percent more than yesterday's closing price of $8.91. <span class="company">Thomas</span> H. Lee also agreed to assume about $309 million in debt for Carpinteria, California based CKE.<span class="sent"> "It's a fantastic company that produces a lot of free cash flow," said <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, a restaurant analyst with Feltl & Co in Minneapolis.</span> He recommends holding the stock, which had climbed 28 percent in the past year before today. "They weren't out looking and begging for a buyer," he said....That's 24 percent more than yesterday's closing price of $8.91. <span class="company">Thomas</span> H. Lee also agreed to assume about $309 million in debt for Carpinteria, California based CKE.<span class="sent"> "It's a fantastic company that produces a lot of free cash flow," said <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, a restaurant analyst with Feltl & Co in Minneapolis.</span> He recommends holding the stock, which had climbed 28 percent in the past year before today. "They weren't out looking and begging for a buyer," he said. Tweet this 

Zebra Technologies Corp entered 2010 in a strong position after posting better than expected results in the fourth quarter. Analysts agree the bar code company will continue to benefit from its aggressive outsourcing to China and restructuring. But the real key to Zebra's year, the analysts say, is the pace of the economic recovery worldwide. Jay Meier, an analyst with Feltl & Co. Inc in Minneapolis, said that as the global economy strengthens, Zebra will as well because of the many industries its business reaches. 
Share:  <span class="company">Zebra</span> Technologies Corp entered 2010 in a strong position after posting better than expected results in the fourth quarter. Analysts agree the bar code company will continue to benefit from its aggressive outsourcing to China and restructuring. But the real key to <span class="company">Zebra</span>'s year, the analysts say, is the pace of the economic recovery worldwide.<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Jay Meier</span>, an analyst with Feltl & Co. Inc in Minneapolis, said that as the global economy strengthens, <span class="company">Zebra</span> will as well because of the many industries its business reaches.</span>...Analysts agree the bar code company will continue to benefit from its aggressive outsourcing to China and restructuring. But the real key to <span class="company">Zebra</span>'s year, the analysts say, is the pace of the economic recovery worldwide.<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Jay Meier</span>, an analyst with Feltl & Co. Inc in Minneapolis, said that as the global economy strengthens, <span class="company">Zebra</span> will as well because of the many industries its business reaches.</span>...<span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Jay Meier</span>, an analyst with Feltl & Co. Inc in Minneapolis, said that as the global economy strengthens, <span class="company">Zebra</span> will as well because of the many industries its business reaches.</span> "[<span class="company">Zebra</span>'s] business is really going to ebb and flow Tweet this 

, Analysts at Feltl & Co downgrade Global Cash Access (GCA) from "strong buy" to "buy" 
Share:  <span class="sent">, Analysts at <span class="analyst">Feltl & Co</span> downgrade <span class="company">Global Cash Access</span> (GCA) from "strong buy" to "buy"</span> Tweet this 

Revenue for 2009 increased 28 percent to $5389 million "For Buffalo Wild Wings, 2009 was obviously a very successful year, but the fourth quarter slowed down a bit," said Mark Smith, an analyst at Feltl & Co in Minneapolis "I think Wall Street expectations for 2010 will come down" Sally Smith, Buffalo Wild Wings' CEO, was optimistic "We fared pretty well in the fourth quarter considering the economy and the competition," said Smith "There was a lot of food price discounting 
Share:  Revenue for 2009 increased 28 percent to $5389 million<span class="sent"> "For <span class="company">Buffalo Wild Wings</span>, 2009 was obviously a very successful year, but the fourth quarter slowed down a bit," said <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, an analyst at Feltl & Co in Minneapolis</span> "I think Wall Street expectations for 2010 will come down" Sally Smith, <span class="company">Buffalo Wild Wings</span>' CEO, was optimistic "We fared pretty well in the fourth quarter considering the economy and the competition," said Smith "There was a lot of food price discounting...Revenue for 2009 increased 28 percent to $5389 million<span class="sent"> "For <span class="company">Buffalo Wild Wings</span>, 2009 was obviously a very successful year, but the fourth quarter slowed down a bit," said <span class="analyst">Mark Smith</span>, an analyst at Feltl & Co in Minneapolis</span> "I think Wall Street expectations for 2010 will come down" Sally Smith, <span class="company">Buffalo Wild Wings</span>' CEO, was optimistic "We fared pretty well in the fourth quarter considering the economy and the competition," said Smith "There was a lot of food price discounting Tweet this 

, Analysts at Feltl & Co upgrade Intermec (IN) from "hold" to "buy" 
Share:  <span class="sent">, Analysts at <span class="analyst">Feltl & Co</span> upgrade <span class="company">Intermec</span> (IN) from "hold" to "buy"</span> Tweet this