Ford (F) did not gain much ground during Q4. The company reported a 2007 fourth-quarter net loss of $1.30 per share, or $2.8 billion. This compares with a net loss of $2.98…
Douglas A. McIntyre Ford (F) is considering cutting another 13,000 people. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company intends to make good on its promise to make money in North America, not matter what…
According to Reuters, Meg Whitman is stepping down as CEO of Ebay (EBAY). Reuters writes that GM (GM) said it would rather be a strong No.2 in the global market than a…
Short interest on January 15 showed bets against financial shares listed on the NYSE climbed when compared to December 31 numbers. Shares short in Countrywide Financial (CFC) rose 32.5 million to 166.9…
The big US companies with the weakest prospects have sold off by as much as 50% over the few months. But, because some of them have powerful brands, large customer bases, and…
GM chief Rick Wagoner is prepared to work 24 hours a day to continue cutting costs in the US. Even if he has to take them to zero, he will get the…
It has not been expected, but GM (GM) may have to cut a large number of workers again. The AP reports that the company "is close to an agreement with the United…
Ford’s (F) new F-150 pick-up has to do well for the car market to have any kind of real comeback in the US. It is the company’s top selling vehicle and has…
Ford (F) is about to release the latest version of its F-150 pick-up. Based on some data, the light truck has been the No.1 selling vehicle in the US for three decades.…
It is easy to look at Tata’s (TTM) new mini-car, which will sell for $2,500 in India, and laugh. It is smaller than the Honda (HMC) Civics which came into the US…
Now that most large global car companies have staked out positions in China, the rush in on to get market share in India. It is no wonder. The infrastructure of large roads…
Douglas A. McIntyre Short interest of stocks listed on the NYSE as of December 31 showed that retailers and financial companies had sharp increases when compared to the figures on December 14. Shares sold short…
Qwest (Q) Concerns on telecom growth after AT&T (T) discloses slowing business. Drops to $5.46 from 52-week high of $10.45. Yahoo! (YHOO) Online ad revenue could be slowing. Falls to $21.37 from…
According to Reuters, Bear Stearns (BSC) replaced its CEO James Cayne who will remain chairman. Reuters writes that the CEO of Best Buy (BBY) sees the retail climate getting tougher. Reuters writes…
The credit default swaps market is turning on India’s Tata Motors (TTM). Concerns are mounting that the company will bite off more than it can chew by buying Jaguar and Rover from…
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