Ford’s Silver Lining

Ockham Research Staff @ January 29, 2009 # No Comment Yet


Ford reported simply awful quarterly results, but the company reiterated its stance on not taking the government funding, at least not now. So, as bad as Ford’s results were, it is a breath of fresh air that any company is not facing the government with palms up in the air.

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Oh Good GRIef

Ockham Research Staff @ January 9, 2009 # No Comment Yet


Interestingly, the NASDAQ OMX Group has created a new index to track the performance of companies that have received more than $1 billion in bailout money. This is an interesting idea on many fronts and it was only a matter of time before someone decided to track the massive intervention into the financial markets.

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A Perfect Example of Why Chrysler Will Fail

Ockham Research Staff @ December 30, 2008 # 3 Comments


Chrysler just published an advertisement stating, “Thank you, America, for investing in Chrysler”. This is just a perfect example of why Chysler has failed, and will fail in the future.

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Vote on Auto Bailout Sure to Spark Debate

Ockham Research Staff @ December 10, 2008 # No Comment Yet


The automotive bailout is nearing a vote on Capitol Hill and with it we thought it a good time to remind our readers of some of the lingering issues associated with the plan. What will this short term $15 billion infusion actually accomplish?

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Auto Sales Plunging: Will AutoZone Benefit?

Ockham Research Staff @ November 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet


As evidence is mounting that the auto industry is stalling, it is logical to assume that auto parts retailers will stand to benefit from this trend. While we believe that this trend is legitimate, we think that AutoZone is not the best value in the segment. Please read on to see where to better take advantage of this trend.

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Can Detriot Capitalize on a Weakened Dollar?

admin @ April 8, 2008 # No Comment Yet


The Wall Street Journal reports that the Big Three American auto-makers ( GM, F, DAI) are looking to export their vehicles as a way to ease tension from sluggish domestic sales. For decades, the U.S. auto industry has been hampered by high labor costs and stiff competition from foreign […]

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