Oakshire Financial
07-26-2011, 12:32 PM
The markets opened up, but have moved into negative territory following a weak report from the housing market.* The S&P Case-Shillder 20-city home price index decreased by 4.5% in the month of May; economists were predicting a decline of 4.4% for the month, following April’s 4.0% drop.* Concerns over the continuing debt ceiling debate also continue to plague investor confidence.* In a televised address to the nation last night, President Obama lambasted Republican leaders who are only willing to discuss cuts, and not tax increase; the President implied that such an approach is both politically motivated in its short-sightedness.* Republican leader John Boehner retorted that the President was seeking a blank check from fiscal conservatives, something Republicans weren’t willing to issue.
In earning news, American automotive maker Ford (NYSE:F) announced a $0.65 per-share earnings in the second-quarter.* Overall revenue for the company was up, at $35.5 billion total.* Despite beating analysts’ projections for their per-share earnings, Investors seem a bit underwhelmed with the results, as the company’s share price has dipped 1.33% at the time of writing.
3M (NYSE:MMM) is another company shedding share value today, despite hitting analyst predictions for earnings in the second-quarter.* The office supply company, which…
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In earning news, American automotive maker Ford (NYSE:F) announced a $0.65 per-share earnings in the second-quarter.* Overall revenue for the company was up, at $35.5 billion total.* Despite beating analysts’ projections for their per-share earnings, Investors seem a bit underwhelmed with the results, as the company’s share price has dipped 1.33% at the time of writing.
3M (NYSE:MMM) is another company shedding share value today, despite hitting analyst predictions for earnings in the second-quarter.* The office supply company, which…
more at Oakshire Financial (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/oakshire/~3/CIU1WzFwfs4/)