| Wabtec Corporation Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript Wabtec Corporation (WAB)Q3 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 29, 2009, 10:00 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
General Motors to Unveil More on Volt Battery Strategy During 'Landmark' January 7 Announcement Greentech Media submits: By Michael KanellosThe Volt--the car we've all been waiting for--is going to be one of the big stories at the North American International Auto Show taking place next month in Detroit.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Surge in Auto Sales Reflects Improving Fundamentals Calafia Beach Pundit submits: Economy bears say that auto sales are still at extremely low levels (11.8 million at a seasonally adjusted annual rate). Economy bulls prefer to point to the change on the margin: sales have surged some 30% from their low of Feb. '09. I'm in the camp that says this big rise in sales over the past year is another sign of a V-shaped recovery.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
The Force Is No Longer With Force Protection Reggie Middleton submits:At the request of one of our Professional Subscribers, we performed a preliminary analysis of Force Protection, Inc (FRPT). While it doesn’t suit our needs, I have decided to put the summary out in the public domain. I urge any and all readers, subscribers or not, to forward me leads on opportunities (long or short) that you truly feel may be worthwhile. I will offer a month’s professional (high end) subscription to anyone who proffers and idea that I consider actionable. Now, on the the analysis… Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) provides survivability solutions to support the armed forces of the United States and its allies. The company produces specialty vehicles, which are based on the blast- and ballistic-protected technology, and are designed to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices, referred to as IEDs.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
FedEx's 1Q Results: Fails to Deliver but Doubles Profit Zacks.com submits: FedEx Corporation (FDX), the world's second-largest package delivery company, reported first quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.20 per share. The quarter’s earnings were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, but above the year-ago earnings of 58 cents.Earnings jumped 107% year over year on strong growth in International Express shipment as well as higher volumes in FedEx Ground segment, partially offset by the resumption of certain 401(k) employee compensation programs, higher pension, higher aircraft maintenance expenses as well as operating loss at FedEx Freight.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |