Upgrades:
Verizon (VZ) upgraded to Buy at MoffettNathanson
Downgrades:
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Deutsche Bank
Other:
Apple (AAPL) target raised to $154 from $150 at Morgan Stanley
Deere (DE) target raised to $109 at RBC Capital Mkts
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) initiated with a Neutral at Citigroup; target $16