What GM Can Learn from Toyota
Rick Newman submits:Andy Grove, one of the founders of Intel (INTC), is famous for saying that "only the paranoid survive." The long-term success of his company suggests he's right. These days, Toyota (TM) is looking like one of the most paranoid companies on the planet. It's the world's biggest carmaker but certainly isn't coasting. The global recession has hammered sales and profitability, with Toyota losing $8.4 billion in the fiscal year that ended in March. Sales are likely to be down 18 percent more this year, with a turnaround next year looking modest at best.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Ford Shares Hit Four Year High
Zacks.com submits: Shares of Ford Motor (F) exceeded $10 for the first time in more than four years on Dec 23 as the automaker continues to benefit from market share gains and other successes. The shares rose 18 cents to $10.08 on Dec 23 compared to Dec 22. This is a recovery from a historic low of $1.50 in March this year, helped by the company’s aggressive restructuring plan, which also helped it bypass bankruptcy unlike its cross town rivals General Motors and Chrysler Group. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Diana Shipping Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX)Q4 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 23, 2010 9:00 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Is Avalon Holdings Really Undervalued?
Sportgamma submits: I initially read about Avalon Holdings (AWX) here and here. Although the company has a history of low returns on investment/equity/assets, it seems to be undervalued as its shares trade at a market prices more than 1/3 of its book value. Is the low price to book ratio caused by negative industry outlook?Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Q2 2010 Earnings Call Transcript
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT)Q2 2010 Earnings Call TranscriptComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |