Cobalt (CIE) (MTDR) (OIS) (WFM) (ASML) (AVG) (KR) Get New Coverage

Cobalt International Energy (CIE), Matador Resources Co (MTDR), Oil States International, Inc. (OIS), Whole Foods Market (WFM), ASML Holding (ASML), AVG Technologies (AVG) and Kroger (KR) had coverage on them initiated by analysts.

Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Cobalt International Energy (CIE). They placed an "Outperform" rating on the company.

RBC Capital initiated coverage on Matador Resources (MTDR). They placed an "Outperform" rating and price target of $16.00 on the company.

Barclays Capital initiated coverage on Oil States International, Inc. (OIS). They placed an "Overweight" rating on the company.

UBS AG initiated coverage on Whole Foods Market (WFM). They placed an "Buy" rating on the company.

RBC Capital initiated coverage on ASML Holding (ASML). They placed an "Outperform" rating and price target of $56.00 on the company.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on AVG Technologies (AVG). They placed an "Overweight" rating on the company.

UBS AG initiated coverage on Kroger (KR). They placed an "Neutral" rating on the company.

Oil States (NYSE:OIS) Expanding on Several Fronts

Oil States International Inc. (NYSE:OIS) had excellent results in the third quarter, and has the foundation laid to launch a successful expansion strategy in multiple areas.

"Solid 3Q results across all segments drove the 3Q upside surprise. Looking ahead, we expect strength in North America, growth in the Oil Sands Accommodations business, the addition of "The MAC" in Australia and rising offshore activity to bolster earnings and lead to multiple expansion," said Jefferies.

Oil States closed at $54.71, gaining $1.24, or 2.32 percent. Jefferies raised their price target on them from $63 to $66, while maintaining their "Buy" rating.