The fact that O'Reilly posted in-line results makes it unlikely that we will see above-consensus results anywhere else within the auto parts retailing industry.

The store investments may pay dividends for the company this summer, when the sales are at their highest.

I was proud to see those American flags. I wanted them to wave them high so that everyone -- including the news helicopters -- could get the message that they love America, they're a part of America.

Management confirmed what we had said following our national store visits earlier this week: January sales slowed down.

It is unlikely that the results will be known today [Sunday].

Fourth-quarter earnings per share were about in line with consensus. Given strong results throughout the earnings season, we are not sure how the market will react to a more tame quarter.