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Is an Android Price War Getting Under Way?

Mon, 13/12/2010 - 10:28 by Eric Jhonsa

 In the market for a high-end Android phone? Well, you're in luck – the phones are cheaper than they've ever been, and the discounts might just amount to the first shots in an overdue price war. That's bad news for Motorola (NYSE:MOT) and other Android manufacturers ... but chances are that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) isn't quite so heartbroken.

 

3 Reasons to Buy Chipotle

Sat, 11/12/2010 - 12:28 by Rick Aristotle ...

The Fool is hosting a live chat with Chipotle co-CEO Montgomery Moran next Tuesday at 12 noon ET. It will last one hour. Come to Fool.com then to participate.

Fresh from hitting new all-time highs last week, it's easy to get nervous about the valuation of Chipotle Mexican Grill(NYSE: CMG).

 

Bailout stigma: Not easy to leave behind

Sat, 27/11/2010 - 22:52 by harsheeb

Detroit -- U.S. automaker General Motors said banks underwriting its initial public offering had issued 71.7 million shares of common stock in an over-allotment release.

The New York Times said the move puts the value of GM's IPO at $23.1 billion.

The enthusiasm over GM as an investment, said Bruce Clark at Moody's Investors Service, would likely transfer over to the showroom.

"U.S. consumers who don't know anything about over-allocation options or the need for strong liquidity in a cyclical industry knew that something exceptionally good happened to GM last week. That knowledge makes it more likely that they will consider buying a GM vehicle and possibly buy one," Clark wrote in a research note.

How Much of a Bargain Is Target's Stock by the Numbers?

Fri, 26/11/2010 - 07:35 by Anand Chokkavelu

 Numbers can lie -- yet they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues:

  • The current price multiples.
  • The consistency of past earnings and cash flow.
  • The amount of growth we can expect.

Fiat to re-enter US market with Fiat 500

Thu, 18/11/2010 - 19:27 by Anter Prakash Singh

Fiat is all set to re-enter the U.S. auto market with its compact car, called Fiat 500. The Italian car maker announced Wednesday that Fiat 500 will cost $15500.

GM to increase size and price of IPO

Wed, 17/11/2010 - 12:06 by Anter Prakash Singh

General Motors Co. (GM) will increase the size of its initial public offering (IPO) by more than 30 percent, the company has confirmed.

SAIC, Chinese automaker, may invest in GM

Sat, 13/11/2010 - 13:04 by Anter Prakash Singh

China’s largest automaker, SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), is considering investing in GM through its forthcoming IPO, ‘The Wall Street Journal’ has reported. SAIC and GM are already operating a highly successful joint venture in southern China.

Are Elan's Margins Missing the Grade?

Fri, 12/11/2010 - 22:18 by Seth Jayson

 Margins matter. The more Elan (NYSE: ELN) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market. That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong Elan's competitive position could be.

 

Chrysler shows gains in quarterly report

Mon, 08/11/2010 - 23:00 by harsheeb

Auburn -- Overshadowed U.S. automaker Chrysler said it lost $84 million in the third quarter with sales up and bailout paybacks running high.

The third largest U.S. carmaker said its operating profits were $239 million, but it posted losses due to $308 million in interest payments during the quarter on 14 percent U.S. and Canadian loans, which were granted in 2009, when the company filed for bankruptcy, the Detroit Free Press reported Monday.

Sales rose 5.2 percent above the second quarter to $11 billion and its market share increased slightly, up from 9.4 percent to 9.6 percent.

GM predicts bright Q3 results, gears up for IPO

Thu, 04/11/2010 - 10:59 by Anter Prakash Singh

As General Motors (GM) is preparing for initial public offer (IPO) on Nov. 18, the company has predicted that it has earned $2.1 billion between July and September, this year.

U.S. manufacturing expanded in October

Tue, 02/11/2010 - 04:55 by harsheeb

Tempe-- U.S. manufacturing expanded in October for the 15th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.

The research group said the Purchasing Manager's Index, measuring overall business activity, expanded at a faster pace than September with sharp gains in new orders and production and a slight gain in employment.

The PMI rose from 54.4 in September to 56.9. New orders rose from 51.1 to 58.9. The production index rose from 56.5 to 62.7.

The production index has now shown expansion for 17 months. New orders have expanded for 16 months.

Readings above 50 indicate growth. Below 50 indicates a contraction.

GM bids adieu to Pontiac

Mon, 01/11/2010 - 12:13 by Anter Prakash Singh

Pontiac cars, which once adorned the streets and drive ways across America, have been taken out of production by brand owner, General Motors (GM) on Sunday.