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The US stock market experienced a broad-based decline as investors became increasingly worried about a slowing economy, following weak home sales data. The homebuilding sector was among the hardest hit, with KB Home, Pulte, and Toll Brothers all falling significantly. Meanwhile, Ford Motor saw a surge in stock price after
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On August 23, 2006, Schaeffer's Market Blog featured a commentary on five notable stocks: IBM, Internet Security Systems, LSI Industries, General Motors, and CBS Corp. The edition highlighted key market activity and trading trends, including mergers and acquisitions, earnings reports, and stock price movements. Key Takeaways: * IBM (NYSE:
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Vehicle owners reported an average of 227 problems per 100 vehicles in the latest study, a 10-point improvement from last year. Toyota, the top-ranked automaker, won eight out of 19 categories, with its luxury brand Lexus taking the top spot for the 12th consecutive year. Meanwhile, mainstream brands like Ford
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Ryan Schebler, a seasoned industry expert, has been appointed as the new vice president responsible for sales and marketing at Atos Origin in North America. Schebler brings with him a wealth of experience, having led multi-million dollar programs on four continents and worked with major corporations such as Procter &
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Apple Computer is collaborating with major automakers to integrate the iPod into car audio systems, making the iconic music player compatible with over 70% of new 2007 model vehicles sold in the United States. This collaboration comes as sales of iPods and other MP3 players are expected to double from
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Detroit's automakers grappled with plunging sales in July, while Toyota Motor Corp. rode its reputation for fuel-efficient vehicles to a double-digit sales increase, outselling Ford in the United States for the first time. The hefty discounts offered by US automakers in July 2005 contributed to a near-record month,
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The Los Angeles Auto Show is poised to surpass its previous records as the largest and most significant automotive industry event in the world, with eight major manufacturers scheduled to debut production or concept vehicles in November. Audi, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, and Volkswagen are among the
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CNBC's Maria Bartiromo moderates a discussion between Tesla Motors' CEO Martin Eberhard and co-founder Elon Musk, who is investing $30 million in the company. The conversation takes place on the heels of Tesla's unveiling of its new electric roadster, which has received funding from investors
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Ford Motor Co. CEO Bill Ford is facing increasing pressure to revive the company's declining fortunes, with a potentially historic alliance between General Motors and Renault and Nissan casting a shadow over his efforts. Despite having reneged on environmental promises and failing to develop a compelling product lineup,
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Carlos Ghosn, the CEO of Nissan and Renault, sat down with CNBC's Maria Bartiromo in a "First-on-CNBC" interview to discuss the potential alliance between the two companies and General Motors (GM). Ghosn addressed concerns about his ability to handle a third job, given his current responsibilities
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In a ranking of top product brands in the United States, Sony has taken the number one spot for the seventh consecutive year, as per online survey results released by Harris Interactive Inc. The survey, covering 2,351 adults between June 7 and 13, revealed Toyota in fourth place, up
