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| Mapping the Chrysler Fallout: Dealer Shutdowns Tyler Durden submits: The map below (click to enlarge) demonstrates the chickenpox impact that just the initial round of Chrysler dealer shutdowns will have on the US economy. As is evident from the map (an interactive version of the map can be accessed here), the pain will be focused east of the Rockies, although major West Coast metropolises will not be spared either: every dot represents an automotive dealer that Chrysler disclosed yesterday will be made redundant.As for the hardest hit states, the biggest losers in terms of shutterings will be:Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Boeing Delays 787's First Flight- Yet Again Zacks.com submits: By John N. SimonAs the world now knows, Boeing (BA) announced yesterday that the first flight of the 787 has been rescheduled yet again, as during testing it was discovered that the fuselage needs to be reinforced.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Baltic Indices: Recent Declines Aren't Worrisome Calafia Beach Pundit submits: A reader questioned why I highlighted the Baltic shipping indices when they supported the bull case, but have neglected to show them now that they have collapsed. Well, here they are. The way I interpret the Baltic indices, which have indeed dropped from their highs of early June, is that a) they are typically quite volatile, b) their recent volatility is within the range of past volatility, c) they are still way above the levels of late last year when global trade ground to a halt, and d) they are still at levels that in the past have been consistent with relatively strong global trade. So I see nothing in the Baltic charts that leads me to think that the recent decline in these indices reflects any major problem with global trade or the global economy.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Rail Data Shows Recovery Is Still Meager The latest rail traffic trends are continuing to show signs of stability and a very modest economic recovery. Intermodal rail traffic was down 12.6% versus the same period last year. This was down marginally from last weeks reading. The weakness was abroad across all segments of the economy: Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
AMETEK Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript AMETEK Inc. (AME)Q4 2009 Earnings Call January 26, 2010 8:30 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |