When this top auto analyst speaks, investors listen. But what he had to say this time isn't great news for automakers.The U.S. automotive industry is in the early stages of a major transition to electric vehicles (EV). On one hand, sales of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles are doing fine and sales of SUVs and trucks still haul plenty of profits. On the other hand, EV sales growth isn't accelerating as quickly as anticipated and losses are mounting. That's part of why Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas b ...

Tariffs on Chinese EVs were supposed to provide relief, but how much will they really help?Winter is coming to the automotive industry. Except winter in this instance isn't the approaching weather, or zombies, it's the coming onslaught of highly subsidized, innovative, affordable, and well-received Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Investors have likely heard about the U.S. planning its 100% tariff on imported Chinese EVs, but what you might not know is that the tariff may not matter, and that's a problem fo ...

Ford's debt is often misunderstood, so let's take a closer look and explain it.Metrics and ratios can be great. They take complicated bits of information and put them in a form that allows you to make comparisons among competitors or industries. They can give you valuable insight into company performance and whether management is improving certain aspects of the business. But they can also give you the wrong idea if you don't have proper context or understanding. I recently came across a misunderstanding re ...

The car industry is notoriously competitive, which is not ideal for investors.Ford (F 2.50%) is doing all it can amid rising competition and a seemingly forced transition into electric vehicle production before consumers are ready for the new technology.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 24, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 26, 2024. ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and certain of the Company’s senior executives. If you invested in Ford, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/ford-motor-company. Investors have until October 7, 2024 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10 ...

DETROIT — U.S. sales of new vehicles are expected to have struggled during the third quarter amid economic and political uncertainties, as well as elevated interest rates and prices, according to industry forecasters.Sales are expected to fall roughly 2% during the third quarter compared with the same time in 2023, to about 3.9 million vehicles sold, according to Cox Automotive and Edmunds.com. That would be a roughly 5% decrease compared with the second quarter of this year.Analysts note that the Federal R ...

Ford faces some serious headwinds, but they are fixable and could open up valuable capital for its dividend strategy.There are only a handful of iconic automakers, and Ford Motor Company (F 1.73%) certainly makes the short list with its well-known Blue Oval brand. For dividend investors, the Detroit automaker offers a compelling stock, with its share price down 12% over the past year, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 11. It has some fixable problems, plenty of cash, and a dividend policy that often i ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F).Shareholders who purchased shares of F during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.CONTACT US HERE:https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/ford-loss-submission-form/?id=105030&from=4CLASS PERIOD: April 27, 2022 to July 24, 2024ALLEG ...

Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 slipped 0.2% on Wednesday, Sept. 25, retreating from the prior day's record close as concerns about economic growth resurfaced.Shares of General Motors and Ford moved lower after Morgan Stanley downgraded both stocks, citing competition from China and a challenging consumer environment.Vistra stock surged as several research firms boosted their price targets on shares of the utility, expressing increased confidence in the company's data center opportunities. Major U.S. equities inde ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) between April 27, 2022 and July 24, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 7, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Ford securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO ...