You know it's a tough day on the market when a gain of approximately 1% is enough to make the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List. But, such is the case for Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) as we head into the Fourth of July weekend.

< ?DART(15);?> By now, most readers know that auto parts companies are getting a boost from these tough times, as drivers are opting to repair existing cars rather than buy new ones. Earnings estimates for AAP remain well above levels from 60 days ago, and the company has put together several quarters of better-than-expected profit results.

AAP is moving today on lower-than-normal volume of about 877,000 shares, compared to the daily average of more than 1.6 million. The only other company from the retail/wholesale - auto parts industry on today's Zacks #1 Rank List is AutoZone, Inc.

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Today, Lawson Software announced that Wilcon Builders’ Supply has agreed to implement the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System to help support its business and distribution operations. Lawson’s Management System provides a number of integrated business application suites that cover core and supporting business processes, including financial management, customer relationship management, supply chain planning, supply chain execution, business intelligence, and mobility.

David Hope, vice president and managing director for Lawson Asia, stated, “This new relationship with Wilcon is more evidence that we are becoming the obvious choice for retail/wholesale and distribution companies by delivering industry-specific functionality that helps deliver greater value and a strong return on investment. And with more than 800 employees in the Philippines, we are in a great position to support our customers in the country and across the region.”

“We are investing heavily in cutting-edge IT in spite of the current economic climate, because we see technology as

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