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Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Stock Research Report
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is a specialty retailer of automotive parts, accessories, and maintenance items for the consumer automotive industry. The company offers replacement parts, accessories, and chemicals for civilians who can choose to take advantage of Advance Auto Parts' service or perform installations and maintenence themselves. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is divided into two primary divisions: Advance Auto Parts (AAP) and AI. The AAP division operates 3,153 stores within the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands and offers a range of automotive parts including batteries, belts, brake pads, alternators, oil and transmission fluid, and other replacement and maintenance items. This division operates under the names Advance Auto Parts, Advance Discount Auto Parts, and Western Auto (2007). The AI segment operates under the name Autopart International and provides parts for the commercial automotive market, including third-party distributors and jobbers. As of 2007, this division operated 108 stores in North America.
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USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Commodity Investment Impact
Crude Oil Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Crude oil is used to produce fuel oil and gasoline. Gasoline is the largest supplier of fuel for internal combustion engines. Crude Oil Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Crude oil is rated a Sell. Crude oil demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value and crude oil suppliers have a very high potential to increase in value. Crude Oil Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Crude oil’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes, demand not sensitive to price changes, and the SWOT analysis. Crude Oil SWOT Analysis: Strength: Limited natural resource / supply; Weakness: Emits carbon dioxide. Opportunity to grow: the overall growth of vehicles will increase demand for crude oil; Threats to growth: environmental concerns could slow growth potential in the near term. Crude Oil Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that crude oil prices should decrease over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means crude oil prices increase over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Gasoline Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Gasoline is primarily used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. It is a significant source of carbon dioxide. Gasoline Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Gasoline is rated a Sell. Gasoline demanders have a potential to increase in value, while gasoline suppliers have very high potential to increase. Gasoline Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Gasoline’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes and lack of good substitutes. Gasoline SWOT Analysis: Strength: Gasoline is a limited natural resource; Weakness: gasoline produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: Gasoline’s use increases with increases in cars; Threats to growth: environmental friendly awareness may curb the growth of gasoline. Gasoline Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that gasoline should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means gasoline should increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
