eBay "buy"

02.03.06 - Stifel Nicolaus

NEW YORK, March 2 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus & Company maintain their "buy" rating on eBay Inc (EBAY). The target price is set to $48.

In a research note published this morning, the analysts mention that eBay is the internet sector?s blue chip company, given its mature management, stable and profitable growth and business transparency. eBay is a natural monopoly, with the potential to limit long-term competition, the analysts say.