August 11, 2009
Carlisle Companies Rebound With Economy | seekingalpha.com
For so many years (perhaps even decades) the US manufacturing cost of various materials have been more expensive than other countries. Using actual bottom line profit as a metric, Carlisle is returning an offshore operation back to the US.
I hate to say I told you so, but.....
August 11, 2009
About Half Of U.S. Mortgages Seen Underwater By 2011 | www.reuters.com
We have a perfect storm brewing in the housing real estate market. All facts point to a furthur drop in values.
"Clunkers" Added Benefit: Used Car Sales Boom
August 10, 2009
Senate Adds $2 Billion to "Clunkers" Plan | online.wsj.com
Here's one unexpected consequence of "Cash For Clunkers": Dealers are selling lots of late model used cars to customers who couldn't get in on the clunkers deal.
"Cash For Clunkers," Who Are The Winners And Losers Thus Far?
August 7, 2009
Senate Adds $2 Billion to "Clunkers" Plan | online.wsj.com
Does the Cash for Clunkers program succeed in creating new sales, or does it just alter the timing of sales that were going to happen anyway? Another question, are the domestic 3 or the imports gaining the most from the program?
If GM Is Going To Be No.1, They Must Come Up With A Competitive Lease Plan
August 5, 2009
GM Chairman Speaks About Car Maker's Challenges | online.wsj.com
The new chairman of GM said the car maker must not lose the No. 1 spot in U.S. sales and has charged his management team with regaining market share after years of decline. To do this the company is going to have to get competitive in leasing.
Seven Car Companies Hurt The Most By Recession
August 3, 2009
July U.S. Car Sales See Cash-For-Clunkers Boost | online.wsj.com
Last summer, when the prospect of a General Motors bankruptcy started to materialize, CEO Rick Wagoner was insistent: A Chapter 11 filing would be ruinous. He was wrong, but not by a lot.
Seven Car Companies Pulling Ahead Despite Recession
August 2, 2009
Dealers Welcome Clunker Traffic, Even if It's No Cure-All | www.nytimes.com
America might be in a recession, but the auto industry is in a depression. Auto sales are down 35% this year compared to 2008, and that was a bad year, too. Are any car companies pulling ahead? Yes. Here are seven.
Clunker Program Running On Fumes: The Feds Should Stay Out Of The Car Business
July 31, 2009
Lawmakers Discuss Using Stimulus Money In Clunkers Plan | online.wsj.com
While the U.S. House was trying to figure out how to come up with more funding for the "Cash For Clunkers" program, auto dealers and their customers wonder when, or if, the program will survive. Another case of the government getting involved in an industry they have little understanding of.
Detroit Three Automakers: Think China And India, Not North America
July 30, 2009
Ford Loss May Narrow, Letting Mulally Sell Stock, Reduce Debt | www.bloomberg.com
If Ford, GM and Chrysler can't find their way back into American market dominance, then they ought to turn their full attention to the billion or so people in China and India who may be looking to buy their first car sometime in the next decade.
"Cash For Clunkers" Attracts Dealers, Buyers, Not Auto Recyclers
July 29, 2009
Cashing In That Clunker Is No Easy Ride | online.wsj.com
Much has been written - both pro and con - about the so-called :Cash For Clunkers" Almost 16,000 U.S. auto dealers have applied to participate in the vehicle trade-in program, or about 80% on the nations new car dealers. However, auto recyclers are not buying in to the governments new "CARS" program. Complexity, limited eligibility and minimal funding are common criticisms.
New FINRA Rule 2210-Simplification Whose Time Has Come
November 4, 2009
ADP Must Grow Three Major Markets for Continued Success
October 22, 2009
Battle for Dominance in Mortgage Fraud Analytics Space
October 17, 2009
All hands on deck, full steam ahead
September 7, 2009
Dollar destined to be second class currency in world's largest banana republic
September 1, 2009