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| Electric Car Initiatives Heat Up: Implications for Investors Ravi Nagarajan submits:Despite gasoline prices that have fallen precipitously since the record high levels of mid 2008, it appears that interest in electric cars is still alive and well. In fact, efforts to come up with viable technologies could be accelerating. This goes far beyond [[GM]]’s initiative to develop the Chevrolet Volt in 2010. With all of the financial and political problems facing the domestic automakers in the United States, it is possible that less distracted and more agile competitors could bring a viable product to market in a more timely manner. This has major implications for the auto and energy industries.A Combination of Thomas Edison and Jack WelchComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Congress Embarks on Auto Company Micromanagement Tom Lindmark submits:The micromanagement of GM (GMGMQ.PK) and Chrysler by the government began in earnest yesterday. In front of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee the heads of the two auto makers were called to task for their treatment of dealers.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
A Glimmer of Fiscal Discipline Donald Marron submits:Yesterday delivered a small piece of good news on the budget front. As reported by the Washington Post: The Senate voted Tuesday to kill the nation’s premier fighter-jet program, embracing by a 58 to 40 margin the argument of President Obama and his top military advisers that more F-22s are not needed for the nation’s defense and would be a costly drag on the Pentagon’s budget in an era of small wars and counterinsurgency efforts.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Southwest Offers Discounted Fares to Boost Revenue Zacks.com submits: Southwest Airlines (LUV) Tuesday announced discounted fares for winter travel. The discounts were offered in order to increase travel to make up for the lost revenue due to the recession. Southwest has been hit hard by slowing demand due to the recession and volatile fuel prices. As a part of its cost-cutting initiatives, the company has cut its capacity along with downsizing employees.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Diana Shipping Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript. Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX)Q3 2009 Earnings CallNovember 10, 2009; 09:00 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |