On Wednesday, we wrote that investors should stay far away from Toyota Motor (TM) following their unprecedented recall of 8 popular models (Toyota’s Stuck Accelerators Cause Investors to Slam on the Brakes).
Two leading international financial newsletter editors remain bullish on the prospects for China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD), a maker of diesel engines.[M…
In economics, Hyman Minsky is known for his concept that long periods of stability cause people to take on even more debt and ever more risk, leading to a gigantic meltdown now referred to as the "Minsky Moment".
Ford Motor Co. (F) has shown a profit of $8 million (excluding special items) for 2009, driven by favorable net pricing, structural cost reductions, net gains on debt reduction actions and strong Ford Credit results. This was the company’s first annual…
Toyota Motor Corp. accelerated its massive recall of cars over fears of potentially malfunctioning gas pedals as shares continued to decelerate, tumbling from their high of $91.78 to under $79 in a little over a week.
Ford Motor Company is scheduled to report December 2009 quarter results on Thursday, January 28, 2010. In the last quarter ending September 2009, the company returned to profits after posting three straight quarters of losses.
The franchise auto dealers are about to report year-end 2009 results so we wanted to give investors our perspective on vehicle sales. We think last year was the bottom of one of the worst declines in vehicle sales the U.S. has ever seen.
By now you’ve heard about energy efficiency — also called megawatts or the "Fifth Fuel" — and the big splash it’s making in the market.
Boiled down to bare essentials, energy efficiency is hot for one single reason: it has a huge return….
In a year that saw two of America’s biggest companies – and the heart and soul of Detroit’s auto industry – tumble into bankruptcy, one firm stood out.
While General Motors and Chrysler unashamedly begged for the government’s help before fil…
Back on July 28, 2008, I recommended buying a speculative stake in Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F). The stock has more than doubled in value since then, and I believe it’s positioned for even more gains.