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Producer prices rose 0.7% from the previous month in February. Inflation could soar in response to higher oil and fertilizer prices from the war in Iran.

The Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund (Class A Shares, Load Waived) outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Relative strength in Information Technology and Industrials outweighed relative weakness in Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services. The Fund's largest sector change was in the Industrials sector, where we increased exposure. Industrials currently represent the Fund's largest overweight relative to the index.

HOLLY, Mich., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading vehicle additive manufacturer Rislone received the prestigious AutoZone Mexico WITTDTJR® award at the retailer's recent Mexico Summit.

AZO posts solid Q2 growth and expands hubs globally, but rising capex, LIFO charges and higher leverage can pressure near-term margins.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

AutoZone posted Q2 EPS of $27.63, beating estimates, but revenue of $4.27B missed expectations, and same-store sales growth lagged forecasts. AZO's growth is driven by new store openings, while macro headwinds and weak consumer sentiment constrain demand and same-store sales momentum. Profitability pressures persist, with gross margin shrinking 137 bps and operating margin down 154 bps, mainly due to non-cash LIFO charges and growth investments.