Hoefer & Arnett Downgrades Rating on Helix Technology (HELX) From Buy to Hold

Hoefer & Arnett Downgrades Rating on Helix Technology (HELX) From
Buy to Hold 


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While Helix Technology
(NASDAQ:HELX) turned another profitable quarter, we are downgrading the stock
from buy to hold due to the general weakening of the semi equipment market.

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