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Advance Auto Parts Turnaround Gains Traction, but Analysts Still See Execution Risks

Akanksha Bakshi

BofA stays cautious on Advance Auto Parts with an Underperform rating, warning AAP continues to lag AutoZone and O’Reilly.

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