Also today, U.S.-listed shares of Petroleo Brasileiro SA ( PBR ), also known as Petrobras, are down about 1.5% this afternoon with TheStreet Ratings today reiterating the stock as a Hold. Latin American markets are mostly lower in late trade, hurt by weekend data out of China showing inflation at a 10-month high during February while factory output and consumer spending were weaker than forecast. The new research note cites several strengths, including recent gains in net income and an attractive valuation as well as EPS growth.