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Why Genuine Parts Company Stock Fell 10%
Shares of automotive and industrial replacement parts company Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) fell as much as 10.1% on Thursday following the company's third-quarter results. The stock finished the....
The Massive Untapped U.S. Solar Market
Residential and utility-scale solar have both become big markets in the U.S. Utilities know they can find many developers willing to build projects and provide low-cost electricity through power....
10 Reasons to Buy General Motors Stock
Is General Motors' (NYSE: GM) stock a buy? It's certainly drawing a lot of interest lately. Several big-name Wall Street analysts have issued upgrades on GM in recent weeks, and I think they're on....
Honda Sharpens Its All-New 2018 Accord to Steal SUV Sales
Honda (NYSE: HMC) said that its all-new 2018 Accord sedan officially went on sale in the U.S. on Wednesday. The all-new Accord is a major evolution of Honda's mainstay sedan: In some ways, it's....
Why Is Toyota Doubling Down on Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
Toyota (NYSE: TM) said that it will show off two new electric vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells at the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Both are "concepts," or show vehicles, but at least one....
What Does Ford's $267 Million Recall Mean for Investors?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said on Wednesday that it is recalling about 1.3 million F-Series pickup trucks to repair door latches that could get stuck. Most automaker recalls are no big deal as....
SolarCity: Tesla's Solar Boondoggle
Boondoggle (noun): work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value.It's hard to argue Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) acquisition of SolarCity has been anything but....
How to Buy Ford Motor Company Stock, and Why You Should
Coming out of the last recession, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was very good to its investors. Starting at a low below $2 in the darkest days of the economic crisis, Ford found its sales surging....
How Can Ford Motor Company Stoke Growth in China?
China has been a critical component of Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) growth story following the past recession, and it will hopefully become a second pillar of revenue strength next to North....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Many retirees are turning to the stock market to find reliable income. We Fools think that's a smart move, so long as they are careful with their stock selection.So which income stocks do we favor....
Another Big Automaker Takes Aim at Tesla's Model 3
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars officially launched its new high-performance Polestar brand on Tuesday -- and its announcement made clear that the new brand is aimed directly at Tesla (NASDAQ:....
Tesla, Inc.'s Model 3 Won't Get Any Free Supercharging
Electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) knew its Supercharger network would be a key selling point for its vehicles. That's why it has aggressively expanded the network to include over 1,000....
How General Motors Just Won a Big Labor Battle
A long strike that derailed production of one of General Motors' (NYSE: GM) most popular new models has been resolved.Workers at a GM factory in Ontario that makes the popular Chevrolet Equinox....
Has Ford Stopped Its China Sales Slide?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its sales in China were roughly flat in September from a year ago, as good results for some of its larger and more expensive products helped to offset ongoing....
How Does Ford Make Money in China?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has become a major player in the huge and growing Chinese new-car market. Ford and its joint ventures sold 1.27 million vehicles in China in 2016, and those joint....
What Investors Missed in the Market Last Week
The markets closed the book last week with solid gains. Following strong retail sales figures, a fifth consecutive rising week for both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 left....
How to Make Enemies in Solar Energy
In the battle over solar tariffs proposed by bankrupt manufacturers Suniva and SolarWorld, nearly every solar company has come out against tariffs. One that's breaking ranks is First Solar....
How Is General Motors Racing Ahead of Its Rivals in China?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) recent run of strong sales in China continued last month as it recorded its highest September sales result ever. In July, GM's sales jumped 6.3% year over year as key....
Could Dyson Succeed in Launching an Electric Car With a Tesla-Crushing Range by 2020?
At first glance, it might seem crazy that British engineering company Dyson aims to launch an electric car by 2020 that has a range 50% to 100% greater than models now on the market, enabling it....
Why First Solar’s Tariff Windfall May Not Be as Big as You Think
There's a general view in the market that First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) is going to be the biggest winner among the solar companies if the Trump Administration puts tariffs on solar imports.....
SolarEdge Is Facing the Same Tariff Risk as Solar Installers
The stock of solar installers Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) and Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) have been hammered in the past three months as it looks more and more likely that some sort of tariff or price....
3 High-Yield Growth Stocks
The terms "growth" and "high-yield" rarely go together well when it comes to investments. Growth typically means that companies need to plow lots of money back into the business on a regular....
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
A lot can happen to a company in 13 years. It's notoriously difficult (many would say impossible) to predict a company's path more than a few quarters out. Things happen: scandals, accidents,....
General Motors: Booming China Sales Should Set Up a Profitable Third Quarter
General Motors (NYSE: GM) just reported that its sales in China rose 6.6% in September, on strong SUV-driven gains for its Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and China-only Baojun brands. GM has now....
3 Growth Stocks at Deep-Value Prices
Getting great returns in the stock market has two sides to the equation: the rate of growth and the valuation you pay for that growth. A company that grows 20% a year or more is great, but is it....