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Ford Motor Co. (F) said Tuesday it earned $2.1 billion, or 50 cents a share in the first quarter, compared to a loss of $1.4 billion, or 60 cents per share, in last year's quarter. Analysts had expected earnings of 32 cents a share. With sales rising 37%, this is yet another sign the economy is improving as people spend more...

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Stocks in the News: Ford, Goldman Sachs, DuPont originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:57:00.

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Goldman Sachs (GS) will continue to be in the spotlight as the U.K. Financial Services Authority launched a fresh probe into Goldman Sachs International, citing the Securities and Exchange Commission's fraud charge against the parent. Goldman also reported Tuesday its first-quarter net income just about doubled to $3.3...

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Intel (INTC) late Tuesday reported its earnings just about quadrupled to $2.4 billion, or 43 cents per share, beating analysts' estimates of 38 cents per share. Intel's revenue jumped 44% to $10.3 billion, ahead of forecasts for $9.8 billion, as not only consumers but corporate spending on technology have resumed. Shares...

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The German auto maker has struggled to be profitable in the small-car segment recently, so it's attracted by Renault-Nissan's success in this area. Here's hoping Daimler's new tie-up works better than its previous one with Chrysler.

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Daimler, Renault-Nissan Alliance Aims for Big Win in Small Cars originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:20:00.

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Peabody Energy's (BTU) sweetened deal to buy Macarthur Coal Ltd. for $3.3 billion was rejected by the Australian company. Macarthur said the offer was still too low.

Monsanto (MON) shares dropped some 3.5% before the bell after the company reported a 19% decline in second quarter profits as revenue also fell. Not only did...

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Stocks in the News: Peabody, Goldman Sachs, Monsanto originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:50:00.

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The German automaker has agreed to pay a $185 million settlement in the case, in which it's accused of funneling tens of millions of dollars to a number of foreign governments in exchange for their business. An April 1 court hearing has been scheduled.

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Daimler Agrees to Settle a U.S. Bribery Case originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:30:00.

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General Motors' new Chief Financial Officer says there is a "reasonable chance" the company will show a profit by the end of the year. And although the slimmed down auto giant is in no rush, it could even do an IPO in 2010.

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Shares of AIG are on the move Monday after the insurer agreed to sell its Alico unit to MetLife for $15.5 billion. The deal is AIG's second major asset sale this month as it attempts to whittle down its bailout tab. Click inside to see what other news is influencing Wall Street today.

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Automotive news will be in the driver's seat Tuesday as GM recalls 1.3 million vehicles and as Wall Street awaits the latest auto sales figures in the wake of Toyota's recall problems. M&A activity is also in focus as Dow Chemical agrees to sell its Styron unit and CF Industries launches a counter bid for rival Terra Industries.

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Stocks in the News: Staples, Qualcomm, Toyota originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:50:00.

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The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today, including Walmart Stores announced its fourth-quarter profit rose 21% to $4.6 billion. But first quarter and 2011 guidance disappointed and the stock fell nearly 2% in premarket trading.

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Stocks in the News: Walmart, Hewlett-Packard, Daimler originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:50:00.

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