Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Feb. 19, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Bucyrus International Inc. rose Tuesday, after several analysts boosted their price targets for the mining equipment maker, citing its better-than-expected financial outlook.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Pharmasset Inc. fell Tuesday after a UBS analyst downgraded the stock, saying the value of the company's two most promising drug candidates is now reflected in the share price.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Cell Genesys Inc. continued climbing Tuesday, following last week's report showing its vaccine candidate helped prostate cancer patients live longer in a midstage study.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp. moved higher Tuesday after an analyst said he expects the maker of Uggs boots to report strong quarterly earning, prompting him to raise his ratings.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Zions Bancorp fell in Tuesday afternoon trading as an analyst said near-term indicators provide little evidence the stock will rise much in the near-term.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of investment management firm Blackrock Inc. tumbled Tuesday then later rebounded somewhat after it issued a statement to dispel rumors that it faces potential losses from exposure to mortgage-backed bonds and collateralized debt obligations.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Nelnet Inc. rose after Friedman, Billing, Ramsey upgraded the student lender, saying challenges getting access to liquidity will likely be addressed by government intervention.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Bed, Bath & Beyond fell on Tuesday, after an analyst said there is stiff promotional competition in the struggling home furnishing sector.
NEW YORK (AP) Shares of prescription benefit manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. rose sharply Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and said prospects for 2008 are brightening.

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