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Cars and Drivers
Ford (F) Runs Out Of Time
It is Ford’s (F) turn to talk with the UAW. Negotiations with the other two US car companies are over. But, Ford in negotiating from a position of hunger. Its sales have…
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Media
Media Digest 10/26/2007 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Barron’s
According to Reuters, Microsoft’s (MSFT) strong quarter and forecast sent shares up over 10%. Reuters writes that Oracle (ORCL) has turned down BEA Systems’ (BEAS) proposal that the company be sold at…
12:50pm ET
Cars and Drivers
UAW And Chrysler Get Ugly, Damage To Ford (F)
According to Reuters "ratification of the tentative labor contract between the United Auto Workers union and Chrysler LLC was thrown into jeopardy on Monday after workers at four of the eight assembly…
10:09am ET
Cars and Drivers
UAW Attack On Chrysler Puts Pressure On Ford (F)
As the days pass and the UAW members vote on the union’s proposed deal with Chrysler, it appears that the agreement could be defeated. The Wall Street Journal writes that "workers at…
9:29am ET
Investing
October Short Interest For NYSE Stocks
Following is the short interest in stocks of major companies traded on the NYSE. Figures are as of October 15 and compare to numbers on September 28, 2007. Most of the large…
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Cars and Drivers
What Quality Problem? Toyota (TM) Recalls 470,000 Vehicles
Recently, the signs on the road have looked bad for Toyota (TM). The last Consumer Reports survey of vehicle reliability dropped the biggest Japanese car company to third place after it had…
12:36pm ET
Investing
No Wonder Toyota (TM) Is Near 52-Week Low?
24/7 Wall St. wrote earlier that Toyota (TM) is trading near its 52-week low. Given the relative success of the big car company compared to rivals like GM (GM), the stock price…
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Investing
Toyota (TM) Hits 52-Week Low
It really does not make any sense. The world’s largest and most profitable car company should not be at a 52-week low. But, it is. Yesterday, Toyota (TM) dropped to $107.68 on…
5:36am ET
Cars and Drivers
A Sucker Rally In Ford (F)
Shares in Ford (F) are up almost 25% this year. Toyota’s (TM) are down about 15%. GM (GM) is the share price champion, rising about 35% since January 1. Ford does not…
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Media
Media Digest 10/15/2007 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Barron’s
According to Reuters, Citigroup (C) and other large banksare planning to create a roughly $80 billion fund to buy ailing mortgage securities and other assets. Reuters writes that Medtronic (MDT) is suspending…
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Media
Media Digest 10/12,2007 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Barron’s
According to Reuters, a sharp fall in shares of China internet company Baidu (BIDU) raised fear that the tech market has topped. Reuters (RTRSY) reports the Citigroup (C) has gone through another…
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Cars and Drivers
Honda (HMC) Hides From The UAW
Honda (HMC) recently built a plant in Indiana. But, it is only recruited workers from certain counties. Other locations that had laid-off UAW members did not make the geographic list of where…
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Investing
Do Chrysler Lay-Offs Spread To Ford (F)
Newly private Chrysler believes that talks with the UAW may note yield enough savings to get the car company back on the right financial footing. So, the company is looking hard at…
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Investing
NYSE Month End Short For September Month’s End
Below are the major changes in short interest in NYSE listed companies comparing the figures on September 28 with those on September 14. Largest Short Positions Company …
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Media
Media Digest 10/5/2007 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Barron’s
According to Reuters, RIM (RIMM) posted strong earnings and added it 10 millionth subscriber. Reuters writes that Wal-Mart (WMT) is already getting ready for holiday price wars by beginning to drop prices.…