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Magna International Inc reported a nearly 80% slump in its quarterly profit on Friday, as the Canadian auto parts maker struggled with higher costs for labor, energy and from higher engineering costs related to its electrification and self-driving businesses.

What happened The EV price war is heating up -- and electric car stocks are going down.

Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Fox Corp (Symbol: FOXA), where a total volume of 11,494 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 1.1

General Motors Co and chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc on Thursday announced a long-term deal for the automaker to secure U.S.-made processors that will enable it to avoid the factory-halting chip shortages that kept millions of cars from being manufactured during the pandemic.

General Motors Co and chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc on Thursday announced a long-term deal for the automaker to secure U.S.-made processors that will enable it to avoid the factory-halting chip shortages that kept millions of cars from being manufactured during the pandemic.

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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are on fire this year. After a horrendous 2022, where shares fell more than 65%, the stock has exploded higher this year and is up 85% year to date.

Lucid Group said on Thursday that customers will get a $7,500 credit on buying certain variants of the Air luxury electric car, revving up a price war started by market leader Tesla Inc.

At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed the latest batch of the 24 most recent 13F filings for the 12/31/2022 reporting period, and noticed that Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F) was held by 11 of these funds. When hedge fund managers appear to be thinking alike, we find it is a good ide

Volvo Cars' top executive said on Thursday that the Swedish automaker has no intention of cutting its electric vehicle (EV) prices despite a similar move by market leader Tesla that has put pressure on others to follow suit.

Over long periods, Wall Street is a money machine for investors. But on a year-to-year basis, the stock market can be a bit of a guessing game. Last year, the three major U.S. stock indexes produced their worst returns since 2008. Unless you were short-selling equities or heavily

Ford (NYSE:F) published a weaker set of Q4 FY’22 earnings due to supply chain-related headwinds and production issues that impacted the company’s cost base. Ford’s operating profits fell short of both the company’s guidance and Street estimates, coming in

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen touted clean energy investments on Wednesday at a Tennessee electric vehicle battery plant benefiting from tax incentives in President Joe Biden's signature climate legislation, adding that she supports Europe's plans for competing subsidies.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits an electric vehicle battery plant in Tennessee on Wednesday, touting the U.S. clean energy investments enabled by President Joe Biden's climate legislation just hours after Biden did the same in his State of the Union address.

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/10/23, Siemens A G (Symbol: SMAWF), Janus Henderson Group plc Ordinary Shares (Symbol: JHG), and Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Siemens A G will

Consumer-facing stocks were battered in 2022 as rising inflation reduced demand for many companies. However, investors seem to be increasingly optimistic in the new year, with the Nasdaq Composite index up almost 15% year to date. With the market showing signs of recovery, now mi

After a turbulent 2022 for the automotive industry, investors were thrilled when General Motors posted surprisingly strong fourth-quarter results. The better-than-expected earnings on strong revenue drove GM stock higher, and it also pulled competitor Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

Ford ( NYSE:F ) recently released its quarterly earnings results, and many traders decided to punish CEO Jim Farley for being honest about the company's past mistakes. That's unfortunate, and I am bullish on Ford stock because the iconic automaker is taking decisive action to address its problems. It's funny how investors can like a company but then turn around and hate it a few months later. Ford was a darling of the market in 2021, and the share price reflected Wall Street's fervor for the company. Then, in 2022, financial traders decided they didn't like Ford anymore. Recently, investors and commentators have been unabashed in their aversion to Ford. For instance, Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner downgraded Ford stock from Hold to Sell and reduced his price target from $13 to $11. Additionally, traders pushed the Ford share price lower in the past week. Now, it's time to consider what Ford's critics are objecting to and whether there's an opportunity for contrarian investors. More Ford EVs Will Qualify for Tax Credits Before we get to Ford's quarterly financial data and the chief executive's comments, we can't ignore a major news event that's definitely bullish for Ford stock. Specifically, the U.S. Treasury Department enacted changes that would allow more of Ford's electric vehicles (EVs) to qualify for $7,500 tax credits. Basically, the Treasury Department decided to lift the price caps for certain EVs to qualify for the tax incentives established by the Inflation Reduction Act. As a result, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Escape Plug-in Hybrid EV models may now qualify for tax credits. The retail price cap on those vehicle models has been lifted from $55,000 to $80,000. Consequently, more people might buy those Ford EVs due to the tax incentives, so this looks like a win-win scenario for the company and its customers. Ford Posted an Earnings Miss, but Not All the News is Bad Now, for some bad news. There's no denying that Ford posted an earnings miss for 2022's fourth quarter. The company's skeptics and short-sellers took advantage of this, sending Ford stock lower. Here's what happened. Ford reported adjusted earnings of $0.51 per share, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.62 per share. It's understandable that some investors were disappointed with this result, but they should bear in mind that inflation was high during the quarter, and supply-chain disruptions were still a problem. Besides, not all of the news was negative. Turning to the top line, Ford's Q4-2022 revenue increased 17% to $44 billion, beating Wall Street's forecast of $41.4 billion. Plus, income-focused investors should be glad to learn that Ford declared a first-quarter regular dividend of $0.15 per share. Currently, Ford pays a 4.5% dividend yield, which is a nice bonus for long-term shareholders. Ford's CEO Admits the Problems and is Ready to Address Them Some bearish traders seem to think that Ford's management isn't aware of the company's problems. Yet, it's clear that Farley is aware of the company's challenges and is fully prepared to deal with them. Here's what Farley said that bothered some investors: "We should have done much better last year...We left about $2 billion in profits on the table that were within our control, and we’re going to correct that with improved execution and performance." It's not every day that executives of giant companies accept responsibility for their mistakes, so Farley should be commended for this. Furthermore, Ford is already taking action to address its financial issues. First, Ford is "monetizing" (i.e., unwinding) its share position in Rivian Automotive ( NASDAQ:RIVN ), which was partially responsible for Ford's disappointing quarterly earnings result. Second, Farley emphasized that Ford is and will continue to be "committed to disciplined capital allocation." This is exactly what Ford's investors should want to hear from the chief executive now. Stay tuned as further details on this may be forthcoming, perhaps in terms of workforce reductions and other cost-cutting measures. Moreover, Ford is taking the EV revolution seriously. The company says that it is “significantly increasing” production of the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV model this year and is being proactive by reducing Mach-E prices. Is Ford Stock a Buy, According to Analysts? Turning to Wall Street, F stock is a Hold based on four Buys, five Holds, and two Sell ratings. The average Ford stock price target is $14.09, implying 4.8% upside potential. Conclusion: Should You Consider Ford Stock? Ford's CEO isn't ignorant of his company's challenges. He's aware of Ford's past errors, and the company is taking steps to improve its bottom line in the coming quarters. So, there's a setup for a potentially positive surprise in a few months when Ford reports its current-quarter results. Meanwhile, contrarian investors should consider Ford stock as the price is down, the dividend is intact, and Farley's honesty is refreshing. Disclosure

The Ford Motor Co works council in Cologne, Germany invited workers to a meeting on Feb 14 to update them on negotiations with management over planned job cuts at Ford's plants in Europe, a union representative said on Tuesday.

The Ford Motor Co works council in Cologne, Germany invited workers to a meeting on Feb 14 to update them on negotiations with management over planned job cuts at Ford's plants in Europe, a union representative said on Tuesday.