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Downgrade Alert for Chiquita Brands International (CQB)
[January 31, 2013]

Downgrade Alert for Chiquita Brands International (CQB)


Jan 31, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) Upgrades/Downgrades via COMTEX) -- Chiquita Brands International (NYSE:CQB) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at BB&T Capital today. The stock closed yesterday at $8.01 on volume of 503,000 shares, above average daily volume of 490,000. Over the past year, Chiquita Brands International has traded in a range of $4.62 to $10.57 and closed yesterday at $8.01, 73% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.09% lower and 1.00% higher over the past week, respectively.



Chiquita Brands International, Inc. markets, produces, and distributes fresh bananas and other fresh produce. The Company also distributes and markets fresh-cut fruit and other branded fruit products.

Potential upside of 22.8% exists for Chiquita Brands International, based on a current level of $8.01 and analysts' average consensus price target of $9.83. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $7.66 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $6.67.


SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Chiquita Brands International on August 16th, 2012 as our proprietary SmarTrend analytics indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $6.06. Since that recommendation, shares of Chiquita Brands International have risen 32.3%. We continue to monitor CQB for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.

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