GES: shows what Brean Murray thoughts are worth..from 8/20/2012 Guess should be bought ahead of earnings, says Brean Murray Brean Murray lowered its estimates on Guess and remains well below Street estimates citing foreign exchange, competitive pressures, and denim wars. The firm said they would be buyers ahead of earnings as they believe if the world economy and foreign exchange stabilize it could drive strong and bottom line results. Shares are Buy rated with a $37 price target.