Acuity (NYSE: AYI) was added to Goldman Sachs’ Focus List. The analyst notes Acuity is a low-carbon lighting leader who has the “strongest competitive positioning” in the lighting space.  The analyst also highlights the competitive moat Acuity has built via its focus on full-service solutions that  insulates it from pricing pressure. Acuity reports its fourth quarter in early October.

Fitch Ratings has assigned a first-time ‘BBB’ bond rating to Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC).  This is an investment grade rating and the rating outlook is Stable.The rating reflects BC’s strong competitive positions in its marine and fitness segments, low leverage and improving business mix towards less cyclical marine parts and accessories and fitness businesses. Fitch believes BC is in a stronger position today to weather a downturn relative to the last recession.

Brokerage firm Susquehanna downgraded Criteo (NSDQ: CRTO) to neutral on Sept. 6. The analyst is concerned that a new technology allowing real time bidding for advertising space on websites will hurt Criteo’s growth. The technology is called Header Bidding and is something Criteo management has been addressing for several quarters. The company already takes part in these auctions and has not seen its profit growth slow.  CFO Benoit Fouilland spoke on Sept. 7 at a brokerage conference noting that Header Bidding has been around for some time and that the company has been participating in these auctions. The company will surely address these concerns at its September 15 analyst day in San Francisco.