Hexcel News

Hexcel was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday.

The fourth quarter of 2011 was a tough one on publicly traded companies, including Connecticut's contingent, as fewer have been able to surpass Wall Street expectations, and even when they do, concerns over further earnings erosion in 2012 can hamper share price.

Hexcel 's stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Needham & Company in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday.

Hexcel Corp. had the only bid in a TVA auction today and acquired 74 acres of land for potential expansion of its Decatur plant.

Sikorsky's Army Scout entry will be privately funded Ct Post Sikorsky will fund 75 percent of the cost of the development with the rest of the group, which includes General Electric Co., Stamford-based Hexcel Corp.