Stories Related to Ford: Junk No More After Fitch Rating Upgrade

Steve Schaefer, Forbes
Tue, 04/24/2012 - 5:40am

Automaker regains investment grade rating.

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Ford Motor Co. shareholders are again rejecting a proposal to dilute the Ford family's control over the company. At its annual meeting in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Ford said 67 percent of shareholders voted against the proposal to make each Ford share worth one vote. More
S&P cuts Egypt's credit ratings
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has pushed Egypt's sovereign credit ratings deeper into junk status, citing "continued pressure" on foreign reserves. More
AP Source: Fiat mulls IPO after buying Chrysler
The head of Italian automaker Fiat is considering a plan to hold a public stock offering after the company buys 100 percent of Chrysler, according to a person briefed on the matter. More
Ford Profit Rises on Strong North American Sales
The automaker, which continues to struggle overseas, posted first-quarter net income of $1.6 billion, beating Wall Street expectations. More
Chinese Auto Market Shifts Toward Larger Cars
Auto buyers in what is the world’s largest car market are shifting away from compacts and subcompacts and buying more midsize cars and sport utility vehicles. More

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