Inside the Auto Sales
Ford (F) reported a 1.9% decline in auto sales. Car sales fell 8.1%, while truck sales increased 4%.
General Motors
General Motors (GM) posted an increase of 4.2% in auto sales. Sales of trucks and SUVs increased 36%.
Other Sales Reports
Chrysler reported a 6% increase in sales, but missed expectations of a 8.2% increase.
Nissan reported an increased of 2.7%, coming in well below estimates of a 7.2% increase.
The Cold Weather Has Slowed Sales
Mutual Funds to Watch
Ford
Symbol | Mutual Fund | Stake |
---|---|---|
VTSMX | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index | 1.62% |
VWELX | Vanguard Wellington | 1.14% |
VFINX | Vanguard 500 Index | 1.06% |
Symbol | Mutual Fund | Stake |
---|---|---|
FKINX | Franklin Income | 1.75% |
VTSMX | Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx | 1.38% |
OAKBX | Oakmark Equity & Income | 1.22% |