| Top 10 Automotive Online Advertisers by Image-Based Impressions: August 2009 Marketing Charts submits: click to enlarge Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
General Dynamics Tests G650, Wins Defense Contracts Zacks.com submits: Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corp. (GD), announced the completion of the first series flight tests of the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650. During the test, G650 project pilot and senior experimental, along with flight engineer, tested the aircraft's handling qualities, engine operability and flap operation. Additionally, the crew evaluated the aircraft's pilot-static systems, avionics, hydraulic systems, electrical power generation and distribution, flight controls, and cabin environmental and pressurization controls.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
AutoNation Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript AutoNation Inc. (AN)Q4 2009 Earnings CallFebruary 11, 2010 11:00 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Rail Freight Indicates Recovery in Canada Outpaces the U.S. John Lounsbury submits:An article at TheStreet.com discusses the continuing improvement in rail freight traffic in the U.S. As mentioned in that article, Canada is doing better. While the U.S. rail freight has a long way to go to reach pre-recession levels, Canada is substantially there. The data for rail traffic is tracked, reported weekly and summarized monthly by the Association of American Railroads. Rail freight is reported in two broad categories: (1) Carloads, comprised substantially of commodities, raw and partially processed materials and large assemblies; and (2) Intermodal traffic (containers and trailers), holding primarily smaller assemblies and finished goods and foodstuffs. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Here We Go Again: Government Motors Enters Subprime Lending Richard Shaw (QVM Group) submits: Is this more of trying to cure a hangover with a shot of whiskey? Fannie and Freddie (government proxies) didn't get fixed by the new financial regulations. GM (government proxie) now enters subprime lending.Bloomberg (7/22/10)Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |