Movers Roundup: AutoZone, Deere

Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Aug. 18, from AP Financial News:

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of AutoZone Inc. climbed as an analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy," saying the auto parts retailer's do-it-yourself business is in better shape than investors think.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shares of Deere & Co. climbed, a day before the farm equipment maker reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings. An analyst said the company is well-positioned for long-term growth.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shares of Microsoft Corp. rose after an analyst upgraded the stock, citing better-than-expected PC sales for the back-to-school season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Agilent Technologies Inc. jumped after the scientific instruments and equipment maker signaled improving demand with its fiscal third-quarter results.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of AEterna Zentaris Inc. continued to slide following the failure of its prostate drug candidate cetrorelix pamoate in a late-stage study.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. nearly doubled in value after the auto parts manufacturer won another extension on its credit line and reached a financial agreement with General Motors Co.

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Dillard's Inc. rose, a day after the department store operator said it posted a smaller second-quarter loss and Standard & Poor's raised its price target.