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Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said no to Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) and said yes to AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>).
According to recent news, Advance Auto Parts announced on Monday the pricing of upsized $1.95 billion in aggregate senior notes due 2030 and 2033.
Cramer said he is going to take a pass on Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) because it just &#8220;went up so much.&#8221;
Toyota Motor North America, on July 1, reported June U.S. sales of 193,248 vehicles. That&#8217;s an increase of 0.1% on a volume basis and up 8.4% on a daily selling rate basis compared to the year-ago month.
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On Monday, Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintained Fortinet with a Buy and maintained a $125 price target, while Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Nowinski maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings">raised the price target from $95 to $110.</a>
Price Action From Tuesday:
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<li>Fortinet shares fell 0.1% to settle at $104.77.</li>
<li>Advance Auto Parts shares fell 1.32% to close at $56.74.</li>
<li>AutoZone shares were up 2% to close at $3,873.85 </li>
<li>Toyota shares fell 1.6% to settle at $184.27.</li>
<li>UGI shares rose 0.2% to close at $35.72.</li>
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Ratings for Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) were provided by 18 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Advance Auto Parts, revealing an average target of $48.11, a high estimate of $65.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. Observing a 14.55% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $42.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753477250_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Advance Auto Parts is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Bellinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sam Hudson</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Stember</td>
<td>Roth Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Advance Auto Parts. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Advance Auto Parts compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Advance Auto Parts's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Advance Auto Parts's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Advance Auto Parts analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Advance Auto Parts Better</h2>
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Advance Auto Parts</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Advance Auto Parts faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -6.82% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Advance Auto Parts's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 0.93%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Advance Auto Parts's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.1% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Advance Auto Parts's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.22% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.67.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Expert Outlook: Advance Auto Parts Through The Eyes Of 18 Analysts

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $49 to $60.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Advance Auto Parts, Raises Price Target to $60

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $47 to $65.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Advance Auto Parts, Raises Price Target to $65

Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $52 to $56.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Advance Auto Parts, Raises Price Target to $56

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Advance Auto Parts shares are trading lower. The company reported Q2 preliminary net sales.

Advance Auto Parts Launches $1.5B Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2030 & 2033

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers ("Advance" or the "Company"), announced preliminary second quarter 2025 financial highlights.
Preliminary Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
Based on preliminary unaudited financials for the second quarter ended July 12, 2025, the Company expects to report the following:
<ul>
<li>Net sales: $1.98 billion to $2.00 billion</li>
<li>Year-over-year comparable store sales percent change: 0.0% to +0.1%</li>
<li>Adjusted operating income margin(1): 2.8% to 3.0%</li>
</ul>

Advance Auto Parts Q2 Preliminary Net Sales $1.98B - $2B; YoY Comparable Store Sales Percent Change 0.0% To +0.1%

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Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$446.6K</td>
<td>970</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>WYNN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>589</td>
<td>231</td>
</tr>
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<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$146.8K</td>
<td>162</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$196.4K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
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These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 1628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 146 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 8924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBET (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 12052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4418 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1232 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $48.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 8325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 1370 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $446.6K, with a price of $326.0 per contract. There were 970 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1375 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 161 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 3224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $573.0 per contract. There were 589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 204 contract(s) at a $475.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.8K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 252 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.4K, with a price of $1306.0 per contract. There were 252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
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 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AAP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 21 extraordinary options activities for Advance Auto Parts. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 57% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $2,068,377, and 15 are calls, amounting to $682,832.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $25.0 to $75.0 for Advance Auto Parts over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Advance Auto Parts options trades today is 483.58 with a total volume of 26,515.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Advance Auto Parts's big money trades within a strike price range of $25.0 to $75.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Advance Auto Parts Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752177649_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>740</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.21</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$875.0K</td>
<td>740</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$106.6K</td>
<td>669</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>669</td>
<td>146</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advance Auto Parts</h3>
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Advance Auto Parts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,644,108, with AAP's price down by -0.29%, positioned at $58.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 42 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Advance Auto Parts</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $48.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Sell with a new price target of $46. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a In-Line rating on Advance Auto Parts with a target price of $50. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho persists with their Neutral rating on Advance Auto Parts, maintaining a target price of $44. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their In-Line rating on Advance Auto Parts, which currently sits at a price target of $52. 
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Looking At Advance Auto Parts's Recent Unusual Options Activity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>133.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$146.5K</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>258</td>
<td>208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$156.7K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $305.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 10263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 190 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 66 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.5K, with a price of $2220.0 per contract. There were 249 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2511 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $406.0 per contract. There were 1924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DPZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 1315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 542 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 2778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 258 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 208 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $1790.0 per contract. There were 12575 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 190 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $156.7K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 4254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 71 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 64 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.4K, with a price of $975.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

EXPE

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Advanced Auto Parts shares are trading higher after Mizuho raised its price target on the stock from $38 to $44.

15 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $45.67, a high estimate of $52.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. This current average reflects an increase of 12.68% from the previous average price target of $40.53. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751547641_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Advance Auto Parts by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Bellinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sam Hudson</td>
<td>Redburn Atlantic</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Stember</td>
<td>Roth Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elizabeth Suzuki</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Advance Auto Parts. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Advance Auto Parts compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Advance Auto Parts's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Advance Auto Parts's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Advance Auto Parts analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Advance Auto Parts</h2>
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
<h3>Key Indicators: Advance Auto Parts's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Advance Auto Parts faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -6.82% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Advance Auto Parts's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 0.93%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.1%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Advance Auto Parts's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.22%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Advance Auto Parts's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.67, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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The Analyst Verdict: Advance Auto Parts In The Eyes Of 15 Experts

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $38 to $44.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Advance Auto Parts, Raises Price Target to $44

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 250 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESO#NASDAQ">MESO</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after the company announced alignment with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on items required for filing a Biologics License Application (BLA) for Revascor (rexlemestrocel-L) for ischemic heart failure with reduced ejection <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MESO">fraction (HFrEF) and inflammation</a>.
Mesoblast shares jumped 11.8% to $12.18 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATAI#NASDAQ">ATAI</a>) shares jumped 30.3% to $2.8549 after the company announced it raised $50 million via a private placement.</li>
<li>McEwen Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUX#NYSE">MUX</a>) gained 13.6% to $10.91.</li>
<li>Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) gained 11.9% to $9.63.</li>
<li>Citius Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTOR#NASDAQ">CTOR</a>) gained 11% to $4.8300.</li>
<li>Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLCO#NASDAQ">MLCO</a>) rose 10.8% to $8.02 after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target from $7.2 to $9.5.</li>
<li>Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSC#NYSE">MSC</a>) gained 10.7% to $3.5159.</li>
<li>IREN Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>) gained 9.3% to $15.93. IREN named Anthony Lewis as Chief Capital Officer to lead capital markets strategy.</li>
<li>Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) rose 9.1% to $102.24. Shares of casino stocks trading higher after Macau June casino revenue reportedly rose.</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) gained 7.4% to $46.74.</li>
<li>Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) rose 7% to $49.79.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% on Tuesday.
The Dow traded up 1.11% to 43,054.08 while the NASDAQ gained 1.45% to 19,916.04. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.07% to 6,089.42.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.6% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 1.2%.
Top Headline
The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.
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<li>Nano Labs Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares shot up 67% to $18.18 after the company announced a $500 million convertible notes private placement for its BNB treasury strategy.</li>
<li>Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) got a boost, surging 137% to $22.62. The company released statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>OneMedNet Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 109% to $0.7135 after the company entered into private placement agreements with accredited investors raising approximately $3.7 million in gross proceeds.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) shares dropped 14% to $6.36 after the company announced a proposed private offering of $250 million in new convertible senior notes.</li>
<li>Shares of Advance Auto Parts, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) were down 9% to $47.23. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded Advance Auto Parts from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $48 to $46.</li>
<li>Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) was down, falling 31% to $12.82 as the company announced a $1.2 million registered direct offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 5.7% to $64.60 while gold traded down 2% at $3,326.70.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $35.650 on Tuesday, while copper rose 0.2% to $4.8585.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.11%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index surged 1.41%. London's FTSE 100 gained 0.01%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.60% and France's CAC 40 rose 1.04% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.14%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 2.06%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.15% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.19%.
Economics
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<li>The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in April following a 4.1% gain in the previous month.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index fell by 0.4% from the previous month in April.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $50 to $52.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Advance Auto Parts, Raises Price Target to $52

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs lowered Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) price target from $48 to $46. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. Advance Auto Parts shares closed at $51.93 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAP/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Guggenheim increased the price target for Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDTX#NASDAQ">CDTX</a>) from $50 to $68. Guggenheim analyst Seamus Fernandez maintained a Buy rating. Cidara Therapeutics shares closed at $44.95 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CDTX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham raised CorMedix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRMD#NASDAQ">CRMD</a>) price target from $15 to $20. Needham analyst Serge Belanger maintained a Buy rating. CorMedix shares closed at $16.56 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRMD/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. boosted the price target for Lyell Immunopharma Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYEL#NASDAQ">LYEL</a>) from $1 to $10. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Mitchell Kapoor maintained a Neutral rating. Lyell Immunopharma shares closed at $8.99 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYEL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Goldman Sachs slashed the price target for RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from $199 to $179. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. RH shares closed at $186.22 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities cut DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) price target from $250 to $240. B of A Securities analyst Robert Ohmes maintained a Buy rating. DICK&#8217;S Sporting shares settled at $175.79 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>) price target from $250 to $270. B of A Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating. MACOM Technology Solutions shares closed at $138.65 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc increased Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>) price target from $220 to $240. Keybanc analyst Steve Barger maintained an Overweight rating. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares closed at $202.19 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald raised the price target for Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) from $200 to $220. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintained an Overweight rating. Applied Materials shares settled at $171.96 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald increased Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) price target from $90 to $115. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintained an Overweight rating. Lam Research shares closed at $91.61 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 1% on Tuesday.
Shares of Kanzhun Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZ#NASDAQ">BZ</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company launched dual listing share offer of 30 million shares in Hong Kong and international markets to boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BZ">flexibility and investor base</a>.
Kanzhun shares dipped 2.7% to $17.20 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) shares dipped 62.3% to $3.77 in pre-market trading after gaining 8% on Monday.</li>
<li>DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFDV#NASDAQ">DFDV</a>) fell 39.2% to $15.06 in pre-market trading. DeFi Development rescheduled release of shareholder letter and business update call to July.</li>
<li>CID HoldCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAIC#NASDAQ">DAIC</a>) dipped 12.8% to $31.80 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) shares declined 8.8% to $21.62 in pre-market trading after dipping 38% on Monday.</li>
<li>Sasol Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) dropped 8.2% to $4.69 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Ultrapar Participações S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGP#NYSE">UGP</a>) fell 7.4% to $2.86 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>SS Innovations International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSII#NASDAQ">SSII</a>) dipped 5.5% to $5.34 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Obsidian Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBE#NYSE">OBE</a>) fell 4.7% to $5.32 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) declined 3.3% to $50.22 in pre-market trading.</li>
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<li>Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba downgraded the rating for Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintained the price target of $130. Ollie&#8217;s Bargain shares closed at $129.21 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OLLI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $199 to $179. RH shares closed at $186.22 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded the rating for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $48 to $46. Advance Auto Parts shares closed at $51.93 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) from Buy to Neutral but raised the price target from $115 to $116. Dollar General shares closed at $114.95 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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