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Financial rescues: The blind leading the blind

December 2, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
The new Capital Visitors Center was unveiled in Washington today. It was more than $500 million over budget and three years too late. If our leaders cannot manage a building project, how in the world will they save companies like Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM)? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): I am not one [...]

Detroit Pandering: A lesson to be learned

December 2, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Detroit is down to its final road trip to Washington. If General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler cannot get their bailout this time, trouble lies ahead. Instead of relying on outdated business-school theories, it is time to get innovative. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Business schools must be having a ball with Detroit’s [...]

Making money: Ford (NYSE:F) hands us 50% gains

December 1, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are in the hot seat this week. It is not a question of whether they will get their bailout, it is a matter of when they will get it. Fortunately, for investors that followed my advice, the gains are already on their way. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It [...]

Washington bows: General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) shares soar

November 20, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
Our politicians are handing Wall Street a gift today. Shares of General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Ford (NYSE:F) are soaring in price. Will they make good on their word. By Andrew Snyder ****** Story Update (3:30 PM EST) ****** Congress now tells us that it has put off a vote on any Detroit bailout until after Thanksgiving. It [...]

Profit from Washington’s bailouts

November 18, 2008 · Filed Under Options, US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Just about everybody is begging for bailout money. General Motors (NYSE:GM) desperately needs help, but Ford (NYSE:F) is looking for an easy handout. Fortunately, no matter what Congress decides, you can make money. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Detroit is once again on its knees in Washington begging for help. The nation’s automakers are [...]

General Motors (NYSE:GM): Let the fat lady sing

November 17, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Reckoning day is here for Detroit. Should Washington vote to save General Motors (NYSE:GM) or should it let the company fight for its life in bankruptcy court? No matter what, America has more pain ahead. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): General Motors (NYSE:GM) has become so fat trying to save it would be the equivalent [...]

Retail Bottom Fishing: Will Auto Nation (NYSE:AH) or Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) survive?

November 14, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
Retailers have a lot of issues to deal with. Car dealers are facing problems like the industry has never seen before. Companies like Auto Nation (NYSE:AH) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) may not survive, but they can teach us a great lesson. Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): If you are a retailer, you are at the mercy [...]

Paulson’s TARP revision spooks the market

November 12, 2008 · Filed Under News that Matters, US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
The markets are spooked today. An update from Henry Paulson did not help the situation. Investors are scared the economy is turning sour quicker than they anticipated. Fortunately, there are some opportunities out there. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): The markets are deep in negative territory again today and investors are not too happy with [...]

General Motors posts an unprecedented loss

November 7, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
The news from General Motors (NYSE:GE) is downright horrific. The company is just about out of options and is bleeding cash like crazy. The only hope is government intervention. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): If you thought the earnings report released this morning by Ford (NYSE:F) was scary, you had better be sitting near a [...]

Ford burns cash, unemployment soars

November 7, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Wall Street was forced to ingest some wicked economic reports this morning. Fortunately, the markets were able to climb out of the gate. Did the news from Ford (NYSE:F) help? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinacialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): After a string of the worst days on Wall Street in over two decades, investors are forced to swallow some [...]

Pelosi is going to fix Detroit

November 6, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
It is obvious the nation’s automakers are in big trouble. But what is the government going to do about it? Nancy Pelosi is talking with Big Three executives today. This could be great news for General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Toyota (NYSE:TM) shareholders. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): How far must the government [...]

Ford (F) celebrates, General Motors (GM) scratches its head

October 31, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are two very different companies with significantly different product offerings. Yet investors continue to value the two companies as if they are both doomed for failure. Smart investors are making money from the flawed theory. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): Workers in Detroit are celebrating today. After wave upon wave [...]

Newsmakers like James River Coal (JRCC) are paying off

October 30, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
There is some positive news hitting Wall Street today. Pay attention to the clues you are given and there are is huge profit potential. Already, shares of James River Coal (NASDAQ:JRCC) are soaring in value. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): This is a day worth celebrating. After weeks of report after report pointing to a [...]

Kerkorian folds: His loss from Ford (F) can be a win for you

October 21, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
Kirk Kerkorian is unloading his 6.5% stake in Ford (NYSE:F) for huge losses. Why is he unloading? What profit potential has his move created for you? By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): Sometimes you have to wonder what goes through the head of some of the world’s most renowned investors. Is it possible that billionaires make [...]

Manic Monday: Good news for stocks like Morgan Stanley (MS) and National City (NCC)

October 13, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Wall Street may start the week in positive territory thanks to some good news. It is the first time in a long time. Some indicators are pointing a market bottom. Let’s hope the worst is behind us and there is more good news on the way. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): Finally, a Monday with [...]

Banking crisis continues

September 6, 2008 · Filed Under Featured Video, US Stocks and Markets, Videos · Comments 
Andrew Gordon of Red Flag Insider does not see a quick end to the banking crisis. What is the best action for retail investors to take in this situation? Tune in to see… Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ford Motor Company (F): Invest now — or avoid forever?

August 30, 2008 · Filed Under Featured Video, US Stocks and Markets, Videos · Comments 
Shares in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) now trade for roughly the cost of a gallon of Diesel. Is this the time to load up on F stock? Money Morning’s Horacio Marquez gives his take on the future of the automaker and where investors should best look for profits. Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: [...]

No bankruptcy for Ford (F) and General Motors (GM)

August 25, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“If Ford or General Motors, for example, ever filed bankruptcy, it would likely shift consumers immediately away from their products and to those of its competitors, further hurting revenue. Because that sudden loss of customers would make it nearly impossible for the company to recover from bankruptcy, [...]

Bad sales at General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor Company (F) could pummel Tata Motors (TTM) and Brilliance China Automotive (BCAHY)

August 1, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
The practical consequences of unsold inventories and worthless used cars at General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor Company (F) could pummel Tata Motors (TTM) and Brilliance China Automotive (BCAHY). by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): In a year of Monday morning hangovers, the U.S. automotive industry just chalked up another bad day as Ford Motor Company [...]

Depression 2009? Bearish on America

by Laura Cadden Baltimore — (TFN): Laura Cadden: Since late March, stocks have made up for some lost ground. Not just in the United States, but also in Hong Kong, Japan, Germany and Britain. Company earnings, especially from internationally diversified firms, have been rising as strong foreign revenues have made up for lagging U.S. sales. [...]