CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Inc

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•    Analysts at Morgan Keegan upgraded Check Point Software (NASDAQ:CHKP) to "Outperform" rating from "Market Perform" rating with a target price of $68.00 on the stock, up from $55.00

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