Asbury Automotive initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays

Barclays initiated coverage of Asbury Automotive (ABG) with an Equal Weight rating and $275 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.