Among the premarket stories for Tuesday, July 1, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) _ A Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc. analyst upgraded Comerica Inc. Tuesday based on the regional bank's current price and despite an expectation for rising losses tied to defaulting loans.
NEW YORK (AP) _ A Citi Investment Research analyst initiated coverage of oil services and equipment companies Monday, saying that the industry's upturn is far from over.
NEW YORK (AP) _ A Deutsche Bank analyst said Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc. is facing a slower advertising market and downgraded shares to "Hold" from "Buy" on Tuesday.