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Cadillacs Shine for General Motors in China While Ford's Sales Stall
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its sales in China rose 6.3% from a year ago, a good result in a month in which some key rivals lost ground year over year. For GM shareholders, it's especially
How Safe Is Genuine Parts Company's Dividend?
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) isn't a household name for most Americans, but the company's business has been extremely successful over time. The company behind the Napa Auto Parts business has
Japanese Automakers Left Detroit in the Dust Last Month in China
Over the past couple of years, automotive sales in China have been as unpredictable as the latest Hollywood dating story. Roughly two years ago, we saw a sales slump over the summer, only to then
Why Ford Continues to Struggle in China
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in China fell 7% in July, as strong demand for the Blue Oval's commercial vehicles wasn't enough to offset a big slump in sales of small sedans. Ford
5 Top Stocks for August
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Tesla, Inc.'s Model 3 Battery Sizes -- What Investors Need to Know
Since electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fully unveiled its Model 3 and delivered the first units to customers last month, there's been speculation about what battery size the vehicle sports. In
1 Detroit Automaker Salvages July Sales While Industry Sales Sink
The inevitable peak in U.S. auto sales has arrived in 2017, and investors braced for another monthly decline last week when automakers reported July sales results, which delivered the seventh
Surprise! The "Real" Tesla Model 3 Doesn't Cost $35,000
Late last month, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) handed over the first 30 Model 3 sedans to employee-customers at a very public launch event. Now, the electric vehicle pioneer faces the grueling task of ramping
3 Dividend Stocks for In-the-Know Investors
Studies show that dividend stocks have historically trumped the average returns of the stock market, as investors collect juicy cash payments in addition to capital appreciation from rising stock
Ford Motor Co.'s Secret Weapon Pulls Through Again
Ah, Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) secret weapon. The entity responsible for some of the most misguided bear arguments out there, and also responsible for the vast majority of company profits outside
Delphi Raises Guidance and Remains on Road to Driverless-Car Future
Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH) wasn't on the radar of investors looking for an automotive investment until recently. That's not because anything was wrong with Delphi's business as a parts supplier
The Silver Lining in Ford Motor Co.'s July Sales Decline
Only a few days after Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) failed to impress investors and analysts with its tax-break-fueled second-quarter beat, investors were looking for a silver lining in the automaker's
General Motors Sales Fall Sharply: Is the Market Turning?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its U.S. sales fell 15.3% in July from a year ago, as weak sedan sales and a sluggish overall market more than offset good sales of its newest SUV models.Data
Honda Profit Rises 19% on Strong China Sales
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC) boosted its full-year profit guidance after its net income rose 19%, to 207.3 billion yen ($1.87 billion), in the quarter that ended on June 30 on strong sales in China
Ford's Trucks and SUVs Are Still Shining in a Weakening Market
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its U.S. sales fell 7.5% in July on a big year-over-year drop in sales to rental-car and commercial fleets. Ford's retail sales fell 1%.Data source: Ford Motor
Strong Orders Send Cummins Sales Higher, but Investors Want More Earnings Growth
After years of poor performance, the industrial sector of the economy is finally starting to bounce back. Greater levels of activity in key areas like construction, infrastructure, and natural
3 Things Investors Need to Know About Ford Motor Co.'s Second Quarter
With newly appointed CEO Jim Hackett at the helm, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) posted a solid second quarter. Ford's revenue inched higher to nearly $40 billion and its adjusted earnings per share
How Ford Credit Shrugged Off Leasing Worries and Boosted Profit 55%
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) reported last week that its second-quarter net income rose almost 4% from a year ago, to just over $2 billion.Ford's profit was helped out by a tax break, and that fact
Why Ford's Decision to Move the Focus to China Cost $248 Million
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said earlier this year that it will move production of the next-generation Focus compact, due in about two years, overseas -- mostly to China. Now we know the price tag
Is Ford Running Out of Steam in Europe?
Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) pre-tax profit in Europe fell sharply in the second quarter, to $88 million from $467 million a year ago -- a $379 million drop. On the one hand, at least Ford is making
Is Ford's Profit "Engine" Finally Starting to Sputter?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said this past week that it earned $2.2 billion in pre-tax profit in its North America region in the second quarter. That's a solid result, but it's down from a year ago
Why Ford's Profit in China Fell 34% in the Second Quarter
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said this past week that it earned $195 million in equity income from its joint ventures in China in the second quarter.That's not bad, but it's not great. A year ago, in
Why Things are Finally Looking Up for Ford in South America
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said this past week that it lost $185 million in South America in the second quarter, on a pre-tax basis.That sounds grim, but it's actually an improvement: A year ago
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4 Key Takeaways From General Motors' Solid Q2 Results
Investors will have to take headlines regarding General Motors' (NYSE: GM) second quarter with a grain of salt. It's true that the automaker's net profit fell more than 40%, as the sale of its