Benchmark Updates 7/7

Benchmark made a number of updates in a research report published today. Marathon Oil MRO had its rating reiterated at Sell. At the same time, its price target was reduced to $23. On Wednesday, Marathon Oil lost 3.7% of its value to end the day at $32.81. Its shares rebounded in today's pre-market trading, however, after rising 0.4% to $32.94. Big Lots BIG had its rating maintained at Buy. At the same time, its price target was reiterated at $45. On Wednesday, Big Lots lost 0.27% of its value to end the day at $33.29. OCZ Technology OCZ had its rating maintained at Hold. On Wednesday, OCZ added 1.83% to its value to finish the day at $8.39. Its shares continued to rise in today's pre-market trading, climbing 4.2% to trade around $8.69.