Barclays analyst John Babcock initiated coverage of AutoNation (AN) with an Overweight rating and $250 price target The firm rolled out coverage on the auto retail sector with a neutral view. Sector fundamentals are mixed, but the dealers offer “resiliency and strong shareholder returns,” the analyst tells investors in a research note. Barclays is constructive on the growth outlook for the digital auction marketplaces as it sees the companies gaining shared from physical auctions.
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