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Why General Motors’ Third-Quarter Profit Will Likely Fall
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will report its third-quarter earnings results before the U.S. markets open on Tuesday, and -- at least when it comes to the headline numbers -- the results are likely to....
Ford Motor Company Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will report its second-quarter earnings result before the U.S. markets open on Oct. 26. Here's a quick preview, along with a look at three things to watch, as Ford's....
3 Unusual Energy and Industrials Stocks for Your Radar
The energy and industrials sector is hugely varied in the kinds and sizes of companies it contains, and it's bursting with investment opportunities, if you know where to look.In this week's Energy....
Google's Strategy to Educate the Public About Self-Driving Cars Is Brilliant
As the world moves ever closer to a self-driving future, one company is the current undisputed leader in autonomous driving technology: Waymo, a division spun off from Google parent Alphabet Inc.....
How Far Along Is Self-Driving Car Technology, Really?
How far along is self-driving technology? When can consumers -- and investors -- expect fully self-driving vehicles to come to market?Those questions are on the minds of a lot of investors these....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Many retirees are putting their money to work in the stock market in order to generate income. We Fools think that's a fine decision, so long as they're picky with their stock selections.Which....
Harley-Davidson's Q3 Numbers Dipped, but It's All About the Road Ahead
In this segment of the Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems try to map out where heavy-bike maker Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is going next, in a period....
The Technology Arms Race Continues for Detroit Automakers
At a time when vehicle sales are peaking in the lucrative U.S. market, automakers' management teams face the unenviable task of finding new revenue streams. Fortunately for them, the line between....
Partial Automation: 2017’s Cars With Autopilot
Someday, we're told, self-driving cars won't need human drivers at all. We're not there yet, but there are a few cars available today with systems similar to an airliner's autopilot -- a system....
Is There Cause for Concern After Harley-Davidson's Third Quarter?
Few brands are as well-known as Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), and that competitive advantage has powered the company ahead of its rivals for decades. However, motorcycle sales have softened this....
Ford's New Fiesta May Have Dented 3rd-Quarter Profits
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe fell 10.9% in September, Ford's fourth consecutive month of sales declines in the Old World. Once again, tight supplies of Ford's all-new....
Why Genuine Parts Company Stock Fell 10%
Shares of automotive and industrial replacement parts company Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) fell as much as 10.1% on Thursday following the company's third-quarter results. The stock finished the....
10 Reasons to Buy General Motors Stock
Is General Motors' (NYSE: GM) stock a buy? It's certainly drawing a lot of interest lately. Several big-name Wall Street analysts have issued upgrades on GM in recent weeks, and I think they're on....
Honda Sharpens Its All-New 2018 Accord to Steal SUV Sales
Honda (NYSE: HMC) said that its all-new 2018 Accord sedan officially went on sale in the U.S. on Wednesday. The all-new Accord is a major evolution of Honda's mainstay sedan: In some ways, it's....
Why Is Toyota Doubling Down on Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
Toyota (NYSE: TM) said that it will show off two new electric vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells at the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Both are "concepts," or show vehicles, but at least one....
What Does Ford's $267 Million Recall Mean for Investors?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said on Wednesday that it is recalling about 1.3 million F-Series pickup trucks to repair door latches that could get stuck. Most automaker recalls are no big deal as....
How to Buy Ford Motor Company Stock, and Why You Should
Coming out of the last recession, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was very good to its investors. Starting at a low below $2 in the darkest days of the economic crisis, Ford found its sales surging....
How Can Ford Motor Company Stoke Growth in China?
China has been a critical component of Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) growth story following the past recession, and it will hopefully become a second pillar of revenue strength next to North....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Many retirees are turning to the stock market to find reliable income. We Fools think that's a smart move, so long as they are careful with their stock selection.So which income stocks do we favor....
How General Motors Just Won a Big Labor Battle
A long strike that derailed production of one of General Motors' (NYSE: GM) most popular new models has been resolved.Workers at a GM factory in Ontario that makes the popular Chevrolet Equinox....
Has Ford Stopped Its China Sales Slide?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its sales in China were roughly flat in September from a year ago, as good results for some of its larger and more expensive products helped to offset ongoing....
How Does Ford Make Money in China?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has become a major player in the huge and growing Chinese new-car market. Ford and its joint ventures sold 1.27 million vehicles in China in 2016, and those joint....
What Investors Missed in the Market Last Week
The markets closed the book last week with solid gains. Following strong retail sales figures, a fifth consecutive rising week for both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 left....
How Is General Motors Racing Ahead of Its Rivals in China?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) recent run of strong sales in China continued last month as it recorded its highest September sales result ever. In July, GM's sales jumped 6.3% year over year as key....
3 High-Yield Growth Stocks
The terms "growth" and "high-yield" rarely go together well when it comes to investments. Growth typically means that companies need to plow lots of money back into the business on a regular....