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The Evil Genius Behind the General Motors Streetcar Conspiracy

By , Money Morning -

General Motors streetcar conspiracy theorists believe that the electric tram didn't die a natural death; rather, it was murdered by GM and the savviness of one innovative businessman.

This evil entrepreneur had one thing on his mind: monopolizing American surface transportation.

Here's the story of how he went about getting his way and the questionable tactics he and GM purportedly used...

EBAY, FB, GM, CAT, GOOG Earnings Buzz in Stock Market News Today

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

stock market news today

In stock market news today, April 23, 2015, U.S. stock futures forecasted a 21-point decline from Wednesday's close.

The DJIA slid 60 points as corporate earnings continue to show the effects of a strong U.S. dollar. The dollar has surged more than 9% year to date and punished companies with a broad international focus and reliance on overseas sales. The Nasdaq moved 19 points higher on news of a proposed biotech merger.

Here's what's in focus today as earnings reports continue to roll in...

How Well Do You Know the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

Dow Jones Industrial Average

Most investors check on the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the end of every trading day, if not more frequently.

Over its 119-year history, the DJIA has become synonymous with the markets. But while investors big and small rely on the Dow Jones to measure how well or how poorly stocks are doing, how much do most people really know about it?

Check out these five key facts that show how the Dow came to be what it is now...

Why the 'Big Money' Still Believes in Auto Stocks

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

U.S. auto sales were up big in 2014 and are expected to stay strong in 2015:

Oil prices have collapsed and are expected to stay low, fueling demand for pickup trucks, SUVs and RVs...

The average age of the U.S. auto fleet is at a record high 11.4 years while the average age of a full-size pickup truck is an even older 12.5 years according to industry analysts Polk....

Auto financing is readily available...

Indeed, all the signs of a boom time for the American auto industry appear aligned, yet auto stocks are trading at depressed values compared to the rest of the stock market.

Are auto stocks ripe to buy, or are they simply an investor's value trap? Here's the real answer...

TSLA, DRI, ULTA and GM Lead Stock Market News Today

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

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Stock market news today, September 12, 2014: A light economic schedule that includes an update on U.S. retail prices is in store today (Friday). In Europe, gold prices were down a little more than $1 per ounce, while Brent crude prices were up more than $1 a barrel. Investors grow more cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting next week - many have suggested the central bank will take a more hawkish approach toward interest rates at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Despite the concern, the U.S. dollar is at a six-year high against the Yen.

Here’s a list of the top stories in Friday’s stock market news…

Our New Best Stocks to Buy List Focuses on Commodities, Small Caps, Dividends

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

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While commodities have been dominating our best stocks to buy lists lately, that's not the only asset hitting our radar...

Our new best stocks list includes a blue chip giant that's beating the broader market by roughly 50%, five small-cap stocks on the rise, and one generic drug-maker to buy now.

Get these, plus a full-year outlook on dividend stocks, in this roundup...

Guess Who Responded to Our "Warning" Column on General Motors (NYSE: GM)

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

NYSE: GM

Our warning column on General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) really seemed to resonate with you folks.

It generated a lot of emotion, eliciting some personal experiences from and even a few suggestions that we recommend "shorting" the stock.

But it wasn’t just our subscribers who responded to that analysis. We also received a very strong response from GM itself. Take a look…

Here's What the Recalls Mean for GM Stock

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

I cannot overstate what a big role General Motors (NYSE: GM) has played in my life. So, it saddens me when I see the headlines about recalls over the past few years - this year alone, about 29 million worldwide.

Many on Wall Street and in the mainstream financial media are saying this is a "Buy" opportunity.

But the truth is, this recall situation does not bode well for GM stock…

General Motors (NYSE: GM) Stock Shakes Off Latest Recalls – For Now

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

Yesterday (Monday), General Motors (NYSE: GM) recalled 8.45 million more vehicles. The latest round means GM has set a new record for U.S. automaker vehicle safety fixes in a calendar year at 29 million - it's now recalled nearly 3% of the world's total cars.

Here’s where General Motors stock is headed in the coming months – and when investors should look to cash in on a GM stock “sweet spot”…

How to Play General Motors (NYSE: GM) Stock Amid Recall Disaster

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced another set of recalls this week that brings the company's 2014 recall total to 44, covering nearly 18 million vehicles.

But amid the continuing recall fiasco, GM stock has actually gained 5% in the last three months. So does that make GM stock a buy now?

Money Morning's Defense and Tech Specialist Michael A. Robinson joined FOX Business' "Varney & Co." today (Tuesday) and discussed how he would play GM stock given the recent news and the stock's performance.

Take a look...

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