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.
Ford exec says US auto sales rose in August for 1st time in 2 years, helped by Clunkers boostAugust 28th, 2009 Ford exec sees US auto sales rising in AugustNEW YORK — A top Ford executive expects industrywide U.S. auto sales to rise for the first time in more than two years this month, thanks largely to the government's Cash for Clunkers program.
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.
Top-selling vehicles in the US in JulyAugust 4th, 2009 Top-selling vehicles in the US in JulyAutomakers released July U.S. sales figures Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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 analyst calls June industry's best month in '09; sales down less than 30 pctJune 29th, 2009 Ford analyst says June best month for sales in '09DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.'s top sales analyst says June was the industry's best month of the year, with sales falling less than 30 percent.
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.
Ford Motors reports $1.4 bn lossApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Company, trying to avoid the fate of Chrysler and GM, Friday posted a $1.4-billion first quarter loss that was, however, better than analysts had expected. Revenues dropped 43 percent compared to the same period last year, to $24.8 billion, the company said.