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AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) traded today at a new 52-week high of $351.22. So far today approximately 161000 shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 394000 shares.

Analysts are weighing in today on retailer AutoZone, Inc. (AZO - 348.25), biopharmaceutical firm Medivation, Inc. (MDVN - 55.27), agricultural chemical concern Potash Corp.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) was upgraded by analysts at UBS AG from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $74.00.

Below are the three companies in the Automotive Retail industry with the highest operating margin. A healthy operating margin is required for a company to pay for its fixed costs and generate cash.

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) was upgraded by research analysts at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Monday.

Auto parts retailer The Pep Boys - Manny, Joe & Jack (NYSE: PBY) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm The Gores Group for $1 billion cash, or $15/share.

Astoria Financial Co. (NYSE: AF) had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. to $8.00. Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) had its price target raised by analysts at BMO Capital Markets to $64.00.

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