The U.S. economy generated 173,000 jobs in August, down from July’s 245,000 revised figure and below analysts’ expectations of 220,000. Even though......
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The auto industry is one that could benefit significantly from the improving U.S. economy and the strengthening of consumers’ confidence. In 2014......
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Ford’s F-150 still has plenty of loyal fans. But Consumer Reports likes the new Chevy better — at least for now. Photo credit: Ford Motor......
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Ford’s 2014 SVT Raptor. Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) bread-and-butter F-Series truck has been America......
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GM unveiled the redesigned 2015 Chevy Suburban last week. The new Suburban and its Chevy and GMC siblings will arrive at dealers early next year. Photo......
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Sometimes, the American consumer just has too many choices. Although projections call for 16 million vehicles to be sold in the U.S. in this year —......
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Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE:JCI) — the largest auto parts supplier in the U.S. and the sixth largest in the world — derived two-thirds of......
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Photo credit: Honda It’s been a rough year for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s drive to go green. Despite investing heavily to deliver its......
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On this day in economic and business history… William C. Durant founded General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) on Sept. 16, 1908. Durant entered the......
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Do you remember the good ole’ days? In 1998, gas in my hometown was a whopping $0.98 per gallon. For a kid in high school, that was huge—I was......
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GM’s 2015 Chevy Tahoe. Photo credit: General Motors. A decade ago, Detroit automakers Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (......
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Source: Alden Jewell. Recent news regarding the resurgence in automobile sales often cites how automakers such as Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), Toyota......
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One of the most important long-term growth drivers for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is the Chinese market, which is already the largest auto market in......
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It wasn’t long ago that Detroit automakers were the butt of every joke in the automotive industry. Their arrogance and short-sightedness ran their......
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It’s been a great year for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) as it continues to write one of the greatest business turnarounds in recent history. Because......
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Photo credit: Motley Fool It’s a bittersweet week for those of us with ties to the City of Pittsburgh. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average announced......
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Ford’s world headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company. As any Ford investor would likely tell you, the biggest thing for......
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After becoming a financial mess and being taken over by the government, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) underwent a bankruptcy process that wiped out......
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Investors seeking potential high-octane profits via General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) may want to take a close look at GM warrants. Warrants are similar......
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General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Headquarters in Detroit. Photo Credit: General Motors Company. It’s been an excellent year for General Motors......
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Ford’s new B-Max – a Fiesta-sized mini-minivan – has rapidly become a best-seller in Europe. High gas prices have made small kid-haulers like......
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Ford’s 2014 Fiesta sells well in Europe. Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company. “I can’t say that I see major signs of an uptick, but it......
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America’s two largest automakers are having a phenomenal year, reaping profits that haven’t been seen in over a decade. Ford Motor Company......
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Ford’s Fiesta has improved sales here, and globally. Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company. What a busy week for the folks at the Blue Oval. As much......
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Auto sales are booming in America. But … for how long? The New York Times reported earlier this week that automakers as a whole scored a 17% increase......
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Ford unveiled the Mondeo Vignale Concept this week. The Mondeo is Ford’s European version of the Fusion, and “Vignale” is a new super......
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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) reported its best sales month since 2006 on Wednesday. The company has been firing on all cylinders lately, and the stock......
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The auto industry has lost 30% of its workforce since 2005 … but it’s only producing 11% fewer cars. This extra efficiency has boosted automakers......
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Quarter after quarter Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)‘s stock price had been beaten down largely because investors were worried about its losses in......
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In May, I announced my intention to create a portfolio that embodied life’s basic needs. Understandably, many of the truly basic needs in our......
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The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY) will release its quarterly report on Tuesday, and investors have been somewhat uncertain lately......
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Buying Indian ADRs may not seem like a good idea right now, given the currency crisis in India. However, there are some companies that have been benefiting......
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The Volt is back! With automakers reporting strong August sales, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is out trumpeting it sales of its hybrid electric Chevy......
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To quote Oscar Levant: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity.” Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has done......
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Ford’s 2014 Focus ST. Photo credit: Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Company. These days the automotive industry is reaching saturation in the U.S.......
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While much of the nation’s attention seems to be focused on the fracking moratorium in New York state, investors would be wise to keep an eye on......
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Car sales were rocking last month, and that’s going to eventually be great news for Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI). General Motors Company (......
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Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown. The best stocks offer sustainable......
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Vehicle sales have been solid this year giving investors in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) reason to cheer as their......
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U.S. sales of Ford’s Fiesta have been booming. The new high-performance Fiesta ST is already doing very well, executives said on Wednesday. Photo......
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The Chevy Volt had its best sales month ever in August, GM said on Wednesday. Photo credit: GM General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) said on Wednesday that......
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Although we don’t believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes — just in case......
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General Motors Headquarters in Detroit. Photo Credit: General Motors Company. While consumer retailers like Wal-Mart recently reported softening sales......
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DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler‘s U.S. sales rose 12% last month as strong truck sales pushed the company to its best August in six years. The automaker......
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Ford has booked over 40,000 orders for its subcompact EcoSport SUV since the model was introduced to India at the end of June. But that’s not enough......
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In May, I announced my intention to create a portfolio that embodied life’s basic needs. Understandably, many of the truly basic needs in our......
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On this day in economic and business history… The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) closed at 381.17 points on Sept. 3, 1929. It was......
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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is seeing fantastic sales trends in the two largest automotive markets in the world – the United States and China. In the......
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It’s tempting to think car companies such as Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (ADR) (OTCMKTS:NSANY) were the first to introduce......
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New Chevrolets like the Impala are receiving rave reviews. The current product line is one of the brand’s best ever. So why are Chevy’s customers......
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