| Earnings Preview: Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson (HOG) is expected to report Q3 earnings before the market open on Thursday, October 15 with a conference call scheduled for 9 am ET. GuidanceAnalysts are looking for a profit of 21c on revenue of $1.1B. The consensus range is 6c-37c for EPS, and revenue of $1.07B-$1.14B, according to First Call. In July the company reported a 91% profit decline and said it would cut 700 jobs. In addition, the company lowered its 2009 shipment expectations, saying it plans to ship 30% fewer motorcycles than in 2008. The Wall Street Journal reported in August that Harley-Davidson may be able to offset shrinking demand in the U.S. by tapping the fast-growing Indian luxury market. The motorcycle maker, which recently named interim CFO John Onlin as the permanent CFO, could report improving sales for the quarter. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Detroit Goes 'Electric' Crazy Greentech Media submits: By Michael KanellosHybrids only constitute three percent of the market for cars, but everyone wants to get in on the action as sales are expected to climb.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
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US Airways: Worth Taking a Flyer? Jim Van Meerten submits: US Airways Group, Inc., (LCC) through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. It operates approximately 3,000 flights daily to 190 communities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. As of December 31, 2009, the company operated 349 mainline jets supported by its regional airline subsidiaries and affiliates operating as US Airways Express, which had approximately 236 regional jets and 60 turboprops. US Airways Group operates a hub-and-spoke network with hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Phoenix; and a focus city at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.The airline is expanding into both Europe, South America and Asia. That makes this stock a risky business but with taking risks sometimes comes rewards. Let's look at the pros and cons and see if you think this stock belongs in your portfolio.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Magna International Inc. Q2 2010 Earnings Call Transcript Magna International Inc. (MGA)Q2 2010 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 6, 2010 8:30 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |