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Toyota reported fiscal first quarter results on Tuesday that topped estimates for revenue and net income, and the world's largest automaker raised its full-year profit forecast and announced a share buyback even as US tariffs and softer sales hit operating profit.
Ford increased its annual outlook as demand for higher-priced pickups helped offset tariffs and weaker electric-vehicle performance.
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Retail sentiment remains ‘bearish’ on SPY and deteriorated to ‘extremely bearish’ on QQQ, amid growing anxiety around technology stocks.
Today Earnings (a.m.): Coca-Cola, UPS, Boeing, Sherwin-Williams, Hilton, Centene, PayPal, S&P Global Earnings (p.m.): Visa, Ford Motor, Mondelez International, Waste Management, PPG Industries, Bloom Energy, Avis Budget, Seagate Technology Economic data: Consumer confidence index, Johnson Redbook retail sales index, U.
F, PCAR, OSK and ABG face mixed Q2 setups as softer volumes, tariffs and pricing pressures cloud their chances of beating estimates.
Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford's Valencia, Spain factory. The partnership is a bid to reignite Ford’s offerings for the European auto market as the legacy carmaker seeks to compete with the likes of fast-moving Chinese companies that are rapidly dominating auto sales across the globe. It comes amid challenges for the American electric vehicle market and increasing global geopolitical tensions driven by U.S. tariff policy.
F's labor deal, Ford Pro growth, easing supply issues and a 4%+ dividend bolster the buy case despite EV losses, recalls and tariff costs.
Ford (NYSE:F) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) just closed the books on Q1 2026. Ford leaned on trucks, fleet software, and a raised outlook. Tesla leaned on margin recovery, FSD subscriptions, and a roadmap stuffed with robots. Both grew revenue. Only one is priced like a growth story. Trucks Carry Ford. Margins Carry Tesla. Ford posted $43.25 ... Ford Vs. Tesla: 2 American Icons With Upside, Which to Buy
Here is how Ford Motor Company (F) and Federal Signal (FSS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Ford Motor is recalling more than 740,000 vehicles due to a transmission and parking system issue, federal regulators said. The recall covers 741,195 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Dealers will update vehicle software and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components free of charge, the NHTSA said.
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Tesla's (TSLA) Model 3 and Model Y lead Cars.com's "American-made Index" for the sixth year in a row. Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian breaks down the details.
Investing.com -- President Donald Trump expressed approval of Canada's agreement with China that limits Chinese electric vehicle imports through a quota system with reduced tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday at the Group of Seven leaders summit in Evian, France.
General Motors' (GM) energy storage business is underappreciated by investors, while its US tariff e
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Larry Kudlow spent Wednesday evening on Fox Business arguing that the economy is stronger than headlines admit. “The Trumpian economy is absolutely booming as is the stock market,” he said, listing the receipts: an Atlanta Fed nowcast pointing to 4.3% real GDP growth in the second quarter, core goods prices up only 1.1% excluding food ... Larry Kudlow: The ‘Trumpian Economy’ Is Booming Despite the Gas Price Noise
A third of auto production in this country has disappeared since the pandemic and challenges and competition mount daily. Can the industry survive?
With the S&P 500 yielding under 2% and money-market rates drifting lower as the Fed signals easing, income investors are hunting for higher-yielding alternatives with room for capital appreciation. Stocks under $30 can offer that combination, especially when they pair attractive payouts with analyst support. The key is finding names where the yield is funded ... The S&P 500 Barely Yields 2%. These 3 Dividend Stocks Under $30 Are Doing Much Better Than That
STRT's Q3 EPS and sales miss estimates as OEM volume falls and forex/tariffs hurt, even with restructuring gains and strong cash.
Ford looks cheap with a 0.28 forward sales multiple, strong Q1 beat, higher guidance, and tariff relief- but challenges remain.