Automobile Manufacturers

Non-Farm Business Productivity grew at 2.6% (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the fourth quarter, an acceleration from the 2.4% rate in the third quarter. The third quarter numbers were revised up slightly from 2.3%. For 2010 as a whole, productivity rose by 3.6%, up from 3.5% for all of 2009,...

Non-Farm Business Productivity grew at 2.6% (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the fourth quarter, an acceleration from the 2.4% rate in the third quarter. The third quarter numbers were revised up slightly from 2.3%. For 2010 as a whole, productivity rose by 3.6%, up from 3.5% for all of 2009,...

February 3, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com a leading global investor and industry portal covering the green and renewable energy sector reports on recent green car stock news and trading for investors following the sector. President Obama re-stated a goal...

Nissan (NSANY) sold 547,000 vehicles across the region in 2010 (a 13% year-on-year increase) to secure a 3.1% overall share, up from 2.8% in 2009. This is the 3rd consecutive year of market share growth in Europe. This performance contributed to Nissan achieving record global sales of 4.08 million...

The charts continue to be the number one key to any trader or investor finding the correct entry point for a long or short trade. The best example yet can be found on the daily chart of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). Ever since last Friday, Ford has floundered and collapsed lower, sales numbers...

I mentioned post earnings drop that Ford (F) had a high probability of filling a gap in the chart from early November, in the low to mid $15s - hence could be shorted. Technically, the chart of the stock now looks a mess, after a high volume red candle Friday.  There is an obvious gap in the low...

AutoNation Inc. (AN) showed a 55% rise in profit to 45 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 from 29 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The profit was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10 cents per share. In absolute terms, profit rose 36% to $68 million from $50 million....

AutoNation Inc. (AN) showed a 55% rise in profit to 45 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 from 29 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The profit was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10 cents per share. In absolute terms, profit rose 36% to $68 million from $50 million....

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has seen a significant increase in volume in 2011.  While part of this is attributable to an overall market increase in trading activity, the impending availability of the iPhone has also sparked interest among investors. Since the January 11 announcement that...

Autoliv Inc. (ALV) showed about threefold increase in profit of $177.5 million or $1.89 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 from $61.3 million or 68 cents per share in the same quarter of 2009. The profit far exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21 cents per share. The increase in profit...

Autoliv Inc. (ALV) showed about threefold increase in profit of $177.5 million or $1.89 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 from $61.3 million or 68 cents per share in the same quarter of 2009. The profit far exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21 cents per share. The increase in profit...

Here is our latest conversation …. new insights for anyone who invests in anything. This week Andrew rants on the health-care system and squeaky cars. We also look closely at Ford (F). A few stocks discussed along with few to look at further… NEW! We are now tracking the idea stock that Andrew and...

Cusick's Corner This is Frosty the Joe Man reporting on “Snowmageddon 2011” and being the contrarian -- I am a seller of firewood. With that said, this may actually be the worst snowstorm in Chicago since ‘67 & ‘99 but I digress from a hot market. Right now we are at levels that we have not...

S&P raises Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) rating to BB+