Chevy Volt: 12 Months to Go
Greentech Media submits: By Jeff St. JohnThe Chevrolet Volt, General Motors' showcase plug-in hybrid car, is still set to start rolling out of factories in November 2010, despite losing $1.2 billion in its most recent quarter.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Williams Controls, Inc. F1Q10 (Qtr End 12/31/09) Earnings Call Transcript
Williams Controls, Inc. (WMCO)F1Q10 (Qtr End 12/31/09) Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 28, 2010 4:15 pm ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Covered Calls: Steady Gains With Protection
John Dalt submits:Selling covered calls is confusing to some, and when we don’t understand something, it is easy to discount the importance of the strategy. Much has been written that can confuse the reasons to use this strategy. Let’s look at selling covered calls, and why it may fit your investment objectives. There are two basic kind of stock market participants; investors and traders. Which are you? Do you watch every business show on TV? Read magazines and newspapers for economic information, looking for a gem of a recommendation on a company that could break out in the near future? Do you keep your computer turned on with your online stock platform running so you can check quotes and watch the stocks you own? You’re a trader!Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Plug-in Vehicles: Toyota Tells the Unvarnished Truth
John Petersen submits:Most investors know that Toyota Motors (TM) is the world's biggest manufacturer of hybrid electric vehicles, or HEVs. Since 1997, Toyota has sold over two million cars using its Hybrid Synergy Drive® and earned a sterling reputation for fuel efficiency and customer satisfaction. What many don't realize is that Toyota is also the world's biggest manufacturer of advanced automotive battery packs. Toyota entered the battery business in 1996 when it bought a 40% interest in Panasonic EV Energy, a joint venture company that was formed to make NiMH batteries and battery packs for the Prius. Over time, Toyota gradually increased its stake to 80.5% and Panasonic bought a controlling interest in Sanyo. In June of this year, Panasonic EV Energy changed its name to Primearth EV Energy, presumably to reduce confusion over the fact that Toyota made Panasonic branded batteries while Panasonic made Sanyo (SANNY.PK) branded batteries.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
2 Strong Stocks With 30% ROE: Cooper Tire and Medifast
Benzinga submits: By Roger NachmanIf you see a company with a high return on equity, it should certain pique your interest. Return on equity, as Warren Buffett always says, is the hardest number to fudge, and is a true measure of a company's profitability.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |