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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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.…