Midday Gainers From October 21: Aircastle, American Airlines, Agios Pharmaceuticals

Bitauto Holdings (NYSE: BITA) +9% - Shares continue to show strength from the $64 support level. In addition, auto stocks received positive coverage from a couple investment firms on Tuesday.

Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: AGIO) + 7% - The company announced the initiation of a Phase 1/2 multicenter study of AG-221.

American Airlines Group Inc (NYSE: AAL) +5.8% - At the Robin Hood Investor Conference on Tuesday, Chesapeake Partners' Mark Lerner recommended buying shares. In addition, Ebola fears are beginning to reduce.

Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) +5.5% - On Monday, the company announced Former GE Capital Executive Chris Beers will join as General Counsel. Likewise, airline stocks are gaining traction as Ebola fears dwindle.

American Railcar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARII) +4% - The stock price bounced off the $58 level four times and appears to be gaining strength. In addition, locomotive stocks are showing strength Tuesday.

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