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These Highlights Drove Ford Motor Company's Solid Third-Quarter Despite Slowing Sales
Earlier this month, October 3rd to be precise, Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) CEO Jim Hackett delivered a presentation with plans to shake up the automaker's strategy going forward. Unfortunately,....
1 Surprising Dividend Stock to Watch
A lot of investors have a tough time with auto stocks. But here's a tip: One thing I've learned after years of watching automakers is that a strong positive change in product direction is often....
LKQ Hits the Gas on Sales Gains, Acquisitions
If you have an older vehicle, you understand all too well the need for high-quality auto parts. LKQ (NASDAQ: LKQ) has worked to build itself a niche in the parts industry by providing a wider....
Autoliv Inc. Hit Its Targets
Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) bounced back from a disappointing second quarter to deliver results in line with its expectations. However, as solid as the third quarter was, the company's focus remains on....
Ford Motor Co.: Profits Up 63% on Strong Truck Sales
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) said Wednesday that its net income rose 63% to $1.6 billion in the third-quarter, a gain powered by strong truck sales in the United States, year-over-year cost....
What Investors Should Take Away From General Motors' Third Quarter
Although light-vehicle sales in North America are plateauing, General Motors (NYSE: GM) has managed to craft a story that Wall Street is buying. The story is simple: Shed operations in....
Why General Motors' Revenue Fell 13% Last Quarter
General Motors (NYSE: GM) had a whopper of a special item in the third quarter: a set of one-time charges totaling $5.4 billion, all related to its sale of German automaker Adam Opel AG to rival....
Tesla Moves Quickly to Help With Puerto Rico Recovery
No matter what you think of Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock, or Elon Musk as a leader, there's no denying that he's trying to push the world forward faster than anyone else. He's almost....
What Honda's New Electric Sports Car Shows Investors
At the Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday, Honda (NYSE: HMC) unveiled its new Sports EV Concept, the second in a series of electric vehicles that the automaker could bring to market within a couple of....
Why These Top Global Brands Might Belong in Your Portfolio
Brand matters. Both for shoppers and investors.If you're an investor looking for help in sussing out strong brands, look no further than Interbrand, which has been ranking corporate giants by....
Another Management Shakeup as Ford Prepares to Report Earnings
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced an overhaul of its top executive ranks on Tuesday. In the latest in a series of moves that began with Jim Hackett's appointment as CEO in May, a rising star....
Tesla, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, electric-car-maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will report its third-quarter earnings. Following its mixed update on its third-quarter vehicle deliveries, including solid Model S....
Fiat Chrysler Earnings Jump as SUVs Drive Profitability Gains
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) said its adjusted operating profit rose 17% in the third quarter, to 1.76 billion euros, on improved profitability in its critical North America region and....
Why GM Could Be a Great Long-Term Buy for Your Portfolio
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is one of the biggest companies in the auto industry, and has gotten pretty beaten down in the last few years, but that may be about to change. In this segment from....
A Big Loss for General Motors, but Good News Too
As expected, General Motors (NYSE: GM) swung to a GAAP loss of about $3 billion in the third quarter, and its revenue fell sharply from a year ago, on a year-over-year drop in production and $5.4....
Mercedes-Benz Is Trying to Woo Blue-Collar America
Mercedes-Benz USA, a subsidiary of the German automaker giant Daimler AG, is best known for its lineup of luxury cars and SUVs. However, its recent advertising strategy shows that the company may....
What Investors Need to Know About Our Solar Powered Future
Solar energy is playing an increasingly important role in how the world is powered. And even with the drop in the costs to produce oil and natural gas, the reality is, fossil fuel's days are....
Is Tesla, Inc. About to Build a Factory in China?
Since electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) confirmed earlier this year that it is in talks with Shanghai Municipal Government about building a factory in the region, there has been little news....
Why General Motors’ Third-Quarter Profit Will Likely Fall
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will report its third-quarter earnings results before the U.S. markets open on Tuesday, and -- at least when it comes to the headline numbers -- the results are likely to....
Ford Motor Company Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will report its second-quarter earnings result before the U.S. markets open on Oct. 26. Here's a quick preview, along with a look at three things to watch, as Ford's....
3 Unusual Energy and Industrials Stocks for Your Radar
The energy and industrials sector is hugely varied in the kinds and sizes of companies it contains, and it's bursting with investment opportunities, if you know where to look.In this week's Energy....
Google's Strategy to Educate the Public About Self-Driving Cars Is Brilliant
As the world moves ever closer to a self-driving future, one company is the current undisputed leader in autonomous driving technology: Waymo, a division spun off from Google parent Alphabet Inc.....
How Far Along Is Self-Driving Car Technology, Really?
How far along is self-driving technology? When can consumers -- and investors -- expect fully self-driving vehicles to come to market?Those questions are on the minds of a lot of investors these....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Many retirees are putting their money to work in the stock market in order to generate income. We Fools think that's a fine decision, so long as they're picky with their stock selections.Which....
Harley-Davidson's Q3 Numbers Dipped, but It's All About the Road Ahead
In this segment of the Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems try to map out where heavy-bike maker Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is going next, in a period....