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GM’s Search For CEO Won't Likely Be Part Of The 'Old Guard'

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:02:28 GMT

The circumstances surrounding the resignation of General Motors (NYSE: GRM) Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson are still unclear. But it’s likely that whoever succeeds Henderson will no doubt have a turnaround plan more compatible with that of the company’s board, and will likely come from outside of GM’s ranks.[More...]

Market Closing Update: Stocks End Broadly Higher

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:35:00 GMT

The Nasdaq led the major averages, finishing up 1.6% and in the upper end of the day's range. The DJIA and S&P 500 both finished up around 1%. Commodity gains supported stocks after the dollar hit a 15-month low. Crude closed up 1.4% at $78.37 a barrel. Gold probed new record territory above $1,200 an ounce as the dollar weakened. Global markets grew more confident that the Dubai debt situation can be contained.[More...]

George Soros Reveals Stake In Ford (F), Adds To Walmart (WMT), Cuts Position In Petrobras (PBR)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:48:51 GMT

It's that time of quarter - when the whales of investing have to reveal what they are doing on the long side to the SEC (they can still keep secret their shorts). There are a lot of websites that will be looking at these disclosures in the next 48 hours so we'll just focus on a few. When I did some "Googling" on George Soros last night I was taken aback how controversial a figure this guy is; there are more stories about his politics than investing. I could care less about his politics, he is a smart guy who uhhh... admittedly plays the gray side of the rule book at times, but Goldman Sachs (GS) is worshiped for the same behavior.[More...]

Surging Auto Sales Drive Retail Purchases Higher

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:11 GMT

U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly in October as vehicle sales rebounded from a deep slump. However, non-auto sales rose less than forecast, suggesting consumers remain cautious as unemployment surges amid a “jobless recovery.”[More...]

Is Mexico The 'New' China?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:31:35 GMT

When it comes to global manufacturing, Mexico is quickly emerging as the “new” China. According to corporate consultant AlixPartners, Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheapest country in the world for companies looking to manufacture products for the U.S. market. India is now No. 2, followed by China and then Brazil.[More...]

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:50 GMT

Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract with the UAW 1941 UAW-Ford contract[More...]

Toyota Joins Ford And Swings To A Surprise Profit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:23:49 GMT

“This seems to be the quarter when automakers are turning in a better than expected numbers. As with many other automakers, here is what Toyota had today, a surprise profit in its quarterly earnings released early this morning, mid morning in Japan, a profit of $242 million that’s down 84% from the quarter a year ago. Sales, $50 billion, down 24%.[More...]

Auto Sales Stabilize In October

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:56:11 GMT

“…And GM really making real progress with the SUV’s. I mean, I have got to tell you, they have really come alive in that segment, they now lead Ford in that segment. Other winners just looking at everybody, not just GM, Cadillac is up. Ford Taurus sales up 41%. That’s a winner for Ford now and Mulally. The only Chrysler Model to be up month over month, 2008 to 2009 in October was the Dodge Caravan, sales of the Caravan were up 8%. All in all, guys, pretty good news for the auto sector this October.” — Fox Business Network 11/3/2009[More...]

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:34 GMT

Given the slew of positive economic data Monday you might have been forgiven for expecting a decent rebound in risk assets. There was a rebound of sorts in early New York trading, with the Dow up close to 150 points at one stage.[More...]

Ford Reports $997 Million Profit As Manufacturing Heats Up

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:12:23 GMT

By Don Miller Associate Editor Money Morning Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), the only major U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy in 2009, said yesterday (Monday) that an aggressive cost-cutting campaign,... Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

UPI NewsTrack Business

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:47:00 GMT

Markets rise as debt worries recede
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. markets climbed quickly Tuesday, as worries over Dubai World's debt crisis eased.
Among active shares, Citigroup Inc. dropped 0.24 percent, while Bank of America shares rose 0.32 percent.

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GM’s Search For CEO Won't Likely Be Part Of The 'Old Guard'

Market Closing Update: Stocks End Broadly Higher

George Soros Reveals Stake In Ford (F), Adds To Walmart (WMT), Cuts Position In Petrobras (PBR)

Surging Auto Sales Drive Retail Purchases Higher

Is Mexico The 'New' China?

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Toyota Joins Ford And Swings To A Surprise Profit

Auto Sales Stabilize In October

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

Ford Reports $997 Million Profit As Manufacturing Heats Up

UPI NewsTrack Business

US November auto sales struggle to gain ground

Modest but steady growth seen in economic reports

GM reports 2 percent sales drop over last November

US November auto sales steady, but Chrysler falls

Ford's November sales steady, but Chrysler falls

Ford's November sales steady

UPI NewsTrack Business

Business Highlights

Ford to put more muscle in the Mustang

The Future of the Natural Gas Vehicles Market

Trade Alert: Dragon Capital Group - October 27, 2009

Fitch Rates Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government, KY's $107MM GOs 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Oncor Supports Industry Pledge to Jump Start Electric Vehicle Industry

Fitch Rates Wayne County, Michigan's $25MM Limited Tax GOs 'BBB+'; Outlook Negative

All State Properties Holdings, Inc. Announces Addition to Executive Management of Company

ProStockMonitor.Com Continues to Watch the Market and Reports on Citigroup Inc, Bank of America Corp, Ford Motor Company, iBrands Corp.

Fitch Affirms Brook Park, Ohio's Outstanding GOs at 'AA-'; Outlook Revised to Negative

Alcohol Fuel for Sustainable Living Revival Heads to East Coast

Details of FCE Bank Plc's Sept. 10 Conference Call for First Half 2009 Financial Results

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