Citing the vulnerability of Darden Restaurants, Inc. DRI to weak conditions in the casual-dining industry, Argus downgraded shares of the company. This is despite the firm having a favorable view of the company's strong brands, everyday value menu and high customer satisfaction ratings. As such, the firm downgraded its rating on Darden shares from Buy to Hold. Only recently, Baird upgraded Darden, citing the pullback over the past three months, which provided an attractive entry point. Argus analyst John Staszak said the company needs to circumvent the weakness arising out of the slowing takeout orders in the Olive Garden by focusing on in-store restaurant sales to drive comps higher. SourceThere is an attempt to break out the falling wedge. $DRI, Darden Restaurants, Inc. / D