Stocks to Watch – Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), SunTrust (STI), First Horizon National (FHN), Schlumberger (SLB), Morgan Stanley (MS)

Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:SWKS) had its price target upped by Brean Capital from $30.00 to $35.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, American Banking & Market News reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock. Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:SWKS) stock opened at $31.55 in last trading session, and closed at $30.53, trading in the range of $30.27 – $31.80. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 10.02%.

SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE:STI) said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 20% as a drop in the regional bank’s expenses masked a decrease in revenue, which was hit by lower mortgage activity. SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE:STI) shares closed at $39.34 on last trade day, by gaining 3.50%. Stock 52 week range is $26.93 – $40.00. Company’s market capitalization is $21.09 billion.

In 2013 First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) continued making progress toward long-term profitability in its regional banking business through First Tennessee and its fixed income business through FTN Financial. The company also continued to unwind from the mortgage business it sold in 2008. 2013 net income available to common shareholders was $24 million, and earnings per common share were $0.10. In the fourth quarter, consolidated net income available to common shareholders was $49 million or $0.21 per share. First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) stock advanced 0.42% and finished the last session at $11.93. The EPS of the stock remained 0.09. Company’s market capitalization is $ 2.82 billion.

Credit Suisse upgraded Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB) based on improvements on invested capital that should push margins higher. Price target raised to $108 from $105. Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB) stock opened at $89.81 in last trading session and closed at $90.21. The 52 week range of the stock is $69.08 – $94.91 and the day range was $88.00 – $90.41.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) suddenly can’t miss. The Wall Street firm’s shares jumped 4.4% on Friday, as optimism about the company’s future drowned out concerns over a $1.2. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) shares closed at $33.40 on last trade day, by gaining 4.38%. Stock 52 week range is $20.16 – $33.52. Company’s market capitalization is $65.17 billion.

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