Playboy reportedly in talks with buyers including Iconix, WSJ reports Playboy Enterprises (PLA) is said to be in talks to sell itself with a number of buyers, including Iconix Brand (ICON), the Wall Street Journal's "Deal Journal" reports. Playboy's entertainment revenue rose to $2.3M in Q3 from last year, a 37% increase, making the cable television network a bright spot; print revenue fell 44% in Q3 and its core magazine has been hurt by online competitors. Analysts believe Iconix has about $200M for acquisitions left after paying $109M for a stake in a joint venture for the Ecko portfolio. Reference Link
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On The Fly: Analyst Downgrade Summary Today's noteworthy downgrades include: Aeropostale (ARO) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Brean Capital... AIG (AIG) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... Alpha Natural (ANR) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Goldman... American Eagle (AEO) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells Fargo... Coach (COH) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells Fargo... Iconix Brand (ICON) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Brean Capital... International Rectifier (IRF) downgraded to Market Perform at JMP Securities... Mettler-Toledo (MTD) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies... TJX (TJX) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells Fargo... Tiffany (TIF) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells Fargo... North American Palladium (PAL) downgraded to Market Perform at Raymond James... Ducommun (DCO) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at B. Riley... International Rectifier (IRF) downgraded at JMP Securities... Hologic (HOLX) downgraded to Buy from Strong Buy at ISI Group... Ruckus Wireless (RKUS) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Lazard Capital.