Strong numbers from Lithia Motors boost auto retailer stocks

• Lithia Motors (LAD +6.6%) powers higher after posting strong Q4 results and issuing a positive outlook on demand for the full year.
• The strong report is helping to lift sentiment on peers Group 1 Automotive (GPI +3.7%), Asbury Automotive (ABG +3.3%), AutoNation (AN +1.3%), and Sonic Automotive (SAH +1.8%) as well.
• Previously: Lithia Motors beats by $0.10, misses on revenue (Feb. 24)
• Previously: More on Lithia Motors' Q4 (Feb. 24)