Ford says US auto sales in Sept. fell 5.1 percent; clunker hangover hurts demandOctober 1st, 2009 Ford Sept. sales fall 5.1 percentDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC reported a 42 percent sales drop last month, while Ford Motor Co. says its September sales fell 5.1 percent, revealing a tough hangover from this summer's Cash for Clunkers buying spree.
Analyst raises Ford shares to 'Strong Buy' on clunkers program, expects positive 3Q cash flowAugust 27th, 2009 Analyst raises Ford estimate on increased salesNEW YORK — A Buckingham Research Group analyst upgraded shares of Ford Motor Co. Thursday, stating that the company's increased sales levels in North America during the third quarter would help the automaker achieve positive free-cash flow.
Ford posts its first sales increase since 2007 on strong "cash-for-clunkers" trafficAugust 3rd, 2009 Cash for Clunkers boost Ford's July sales 1.6 pctDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says July sales rose nearly 1.6 percent over the same month last year as the government's wildly successful "cash-for-clunkers" program gave the automaker a significant boost.
'Cash for clunkers' program boosts Ford to first year-over-year sales increase since 2007August 2nd, 2009 Ford to post 1st monthly sales increase in 2 yearsCHICAGO — Surging demand from the government's "cash for clunkers" program has helped lift Ford Motor Co. to its first monthly increase in two years, the company's top sales analyst says.
Target same-store sales fall 6.2 percent in June, more than analysts expectedJuly 9th, 2009 Target June same-store sales fall 6.2 percentMINNEAPOLIS — Discount retailer Target says its same-store sales fell 6.2 percent in June as customers continued to shop sparingly and spend mainly on necessities such as healthcare products and food. Still, the Minneapolis-based company says it expects to meet or exceed analyst expectations for second-quarter profit.
Ford says China sales up 14 percent in first half on strong passenger car demandJuly 6th, 2009 Ford says China sales up 14 percent in first halfBEIJING — Ford Motor Co. said its sales in China surged 14 percent in the first half of 2009, another positive sign for global automakers that are counting on China to drive revenues as they struggle in North America.
Ford Canada says it led auto sales in June for the first time in 50 yearsJuly 2nd, 2009 Ford Canada sales jump 25 percent in JuneTORONTO — Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd.
Ford US sales drop 10.7 pct in June, smaller than previous months; Chrysler drops 42 pctJuly 1st, 2009 Ford sales slip 10.7 pct; Chrysler drops 42 pctDETROIT — U.S. sales at Ford and Chrysler last month offered sharply different views on the downtrodden U.S.
Ford US sales drop 10.7 percent in June; far smaller than previous monthly declinesJuly 1st, 2009 Ford US sales drop 10.7 percent in JuneDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday called its 10.7 percent drop in U.S.
Mitsubishi North America sales drop nearly 42 percent in JuneJuly 1st, 2009 Mitsubishi North America sales drop in JuneCYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi Motors North America said Wednesday its sales dropped 41.7 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago, although sales fell at a slower pace than in the previous month.
SLM, Ford, Biogen Idec, Cablevision, Chico's FAS are among big market movers MondayJune 29th, 2009 SLM, Ford, Biogen Idec, Cablevision are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc., down $3.18 at $38
The management consulting company is acquiring its rival Towers Perrin in a $3.5 billion all-stock deal amid shrinking revenue. Teppco Partners LP, up $1.43 at $30.12
Enterprise Products Partners will buy the pipeline operator in a $3.3 billion deal to form the country's biggest public energy partnership.
Ford to increase 3Q production as top analyst says June could have been industry's best monthJune 29th, 2009 Ford to boost 3Q production on strong June salesDEARBORN, Mich. — Citing better-than-expected sales and traffic at dealerships, Ford Motor Co.
Ford analyst says June could be the industry's best month in '09; sales down less than 30 pctJune 29th, 2009 Ford analyst says June may be best month for '09DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford's top sales analyst said Monday U.S.
Ford CEO Mulally says debt swap, new shares likely as automaker works to show profit in 2011June 11th, 2009 Mulally says Ford may issue more stock to cut debtDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.
Ford says April sales fall 32 percent, gains retail market share on sales of FusionMay 1st, 2009 Ford April sales off 32 pct, gains market shareDETROIT — Record sales of its fuel-efficient Fusion helped Ford grab a bigger slice of the U.S. car market in April, even as its overall sales dropped 32 percent.
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