(F) U.S. GDP Less Than Expected – Europe Better
While we do have some favorable-looking headlines out of Europe this morning, indicating that Greece is making progress in its talks with the private creditors, the focus today will be on the U.S....
View Article(CVX) How to Play the Texas Tea Momentum – Investment Ideas
In May 2008 a call from a major brokerage was heard round the world. It was the “super spike” in the price of oil which called for prices to dramatically increase from the $115 level to an unthinkable...
View Article(F) Ford Europe Predicts Heavy Loss
Ford Motor Co. (F) revealed that it is likely to lose between $500 million and $600 million in 2012 in the 19 European markets covered by the automaker owing to the ongoing debt crisis in the region....
View Article(GM) Auto Industry Stock Outlook – Review – March 2012 – Industry Outlook
The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top-10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide production and nearly 90% of total vehicles sold in the U.S. In January-February 2012,...
View Article(GM) Steel Industry Stock Outlook – March 2012 – Industry Outlook
About the Industry The steel industry can well be termed the backbone of modern society considering steel’s varied uses, be it in construction, transport, electrical appliances, food packaging and the...
View Article(AN) AutoNation Posts Sales Increase of 15%
AutoNation Inc. (AN) posted a 15% increase in new vehicle sales to 25,489 units in March 2012 compared with the same month in the previous year. The company recorded improvement in sales in all of its...
View Article(PCE) Ahead of Wall Street – April 27, 2012 – Ahead of Wall Street
Friday, April 27, 2012 The rating downgrade of Spain and a slew of broadly favorable earnings reports will try to grab investors’ attention today, but they are unlikely to take the spotlight away from...
View Article(PCE) GDP Headline Weak – Stronger Underneath
The rating downgrade of Spain and a slew of broadly favorable earnings reports will try to grab investors’ attention today, but they are unlikely to take the spotlight away from this morning’s mixed...
View Article(MS) Facebook Public Trading Debuts Today on NASDAQ
Online social networking mogul Facebook (FB) is scheduled to start trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market today at around 11.00 a.m. Yesterday, its much-hyped initial public offering (IPO) yielded...
View Article(GM) China Auto Sales Pick Up
China’s auto sector was rejuvenated in April by posting 5% growth in sales to 1.62 million vehicles after recording a slack first quarter of the year. However, sales in the first four months of the...
View Article(GM) Auto Sales Show Strong Growth in May
U.S. saw a strong 18% growth in sales to seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 13.8 million units in May from 11.7 million units in the same month of 2011 driven by lower gas prices, better access...
View Article(HMC) Honda Motor to Launch Electric Fit Vehicle in United States
Honda Motor Co. (HMC) announced the launch of the most fuel-efficient vehicle Honda Fit in the United States. The small, four door hatchback Honda Fit delivers 118 miles per gallon (mpg), which is...
View Article(F) Ford Motor Revamps Louisville Plant
Ford Motor Co. (F) recently announced the redesigning of the Louisville Assembly Plant. The company made an investment of $600 million for the renovation of the plant which commenced operation in 1955....
View Article(IT) Company News for July 2, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion Limited’s (NASDAQ:RIMM) shares slumped 19.1% on Friday after it reported highly dismal first quarter fiscal 2013 results. The loss per share amounted to...
View Article(TEN) Tenneco Shares Remain Neutral
We are reiterating our “Neutral” recommendation on Tenneco Inc. (TEN). The company continues to benefit from tighter emission regulations along with consistent performance in the commercial business...
View Article(AN) AutoNation’s June Sales Climb 38%
AutoNation Inc. (AN) witnessed an outstanding performance in new vehicle sales in June 2012 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in the month soared 38% year over year to 22,862...
View Article(GM) Steel Industry Stock Outlook – July 2012 – Industry Outlook
About the Industry The steel industry can well be termed the backbone of modern society, considering steel’s varied uses — be it in construction, transport, electrical appliances, food packaging, etc....
View Article(F) Ford Motor Company – Bear of the Day
Ford Motor Company (F) saw a depressing 2012 second quarter, with a sharp 39% fall in profits to $0.30 per share and 6% drop in revenues to $33.3 billion due to lower operating results in all regions...
View Article(GOOG) Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Every so often, an invention comes along that completely changes the world. For instance, the automobile and the airplane revolutionized how people travel. And the computer and the internet allowed us...
View Article(COP) Company News for July 26, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.22, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 • Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) posted second quarter earnings per...
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