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O'Reilly Automotive was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday.

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, has selected Distribution Service Technologies, Inc.

"I think the real bargains are what they would call the smaller, ignored and unloved companies." Mario Gabelli is founder and CEO of Gabelli Asset Management Company Investors, a global investment firm headquartered in Rye, New York.

Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley : "Goldman Sachs is going higher. Nobody likes the stock...I also think Morgan Stanley is a buy, buy, buy." Pfizer , Bristol Myers : "Don't sell ...it's got that big buyback...is it my favorite? No, I like others more...but PFE is protected by that yield.

I've identified five stocks that Wall Street analysts are optimistic about. While two firms are rating Brocade Communications and Spirit Airlines for the first time, analysts are increasing their expectations for Autozone , Citigroup and United Parcel Service .

Even as the cyclicals are getting fresh attention on Wall Street because of the rejuvenated economic recovery, some market watchersA expectA growth stocksA to also resurge and regain momentum soon.A The big bang from growth stocks emanates from their solidA earnings andA as the economic tide continues to rise, this group isA bound to catch the eye ... (more)

Hawker Beechcraft Inc., which announced Tuesday it has hired a restructuring veteran as its chief executive, has also hired bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers, said people familiar with the matter.

Last week several groups, including the United Steelworkers, petitioned the federal government to whack the latest trade mole - illegally traded auto parts from China.

A new report on Chinese auto-parts subsidies, written by Massey University's Professor of International Business, Usha Haley, has been at the centre of a political storm in the United States.

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. is seeking shareholder approval for a reverse stock split that would combine as many as five shares into one.

A Suffolk man has been arrested and charged with one count of embezzlement after fraudulent returns at an Advance Auto Parts.

The company offers automotive services, tires, parts and accessories, and serves the four segments of the automotive aftermarket: do-it-yourself , do-it-for-me , buy-for-resale and replacement tires.

With President Obama announcing creation of a new trade enforcement unit in his State of the Union Address, the feds probably will investigate.

Bulls get back to work Friday after two-plus weeks of technical rest, but do they have a leg to stand on in front of a Greek ultimatum? For the five day period the SP-500 is up 2.17% and "flying" higher but looking prone to short-term investor confidence turning complacent.

Testimony of Jared Bernstein, Senior Fellow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Before the Committee on Education and the Workforce United States House of Representatives Hearing on "Expanding Opportunities for Job Creation" Jared Bernstein The benefits of raising Illinois' minimum wage: An increase would help working families and the state ... (more)

S&P 500 component O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. will unveil its latest earnings on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

"Stone Crusher" and driver Morgan Kane, at Advance Auto in Ringgold, to promote the Monster Jam Thunder Nationals UTC McKenzie Arena.

The event is expected to attract over 2,000 exhibitors from the auto parts, technical equipment, repair and maintenance and accessories sectors.

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers helps Jim Cheng, Virginia secretary of trade and commerce, present a flag to Donna Broome, an Advance Auto Parts executive, on Thursday.

Wyatt Poteet, 3, looks over miniature versions of monster trucks with Sheila Parsons on Thursday.