Lear's profit climbs 15 percent

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Lear Corp. of the United States posted first quarter profit increases of 15 percent sustained by its automotive seating and electronics business. Revenues were effected by increased materials costs, decreased market share and difficult market effects. Positive revenue results were driven by cost-cutting and new business.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Lear Corp. (Dearborn, Michigan)

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G.M. expects its sales to slide for June & July

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General Motors Corp. of the United States forecasts a decrease in sales for June and July 2006. Projected revenue downturn is due to tough competition. The automobile giant is reconsidering its marketing plan to offer product at discount prices.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Marketing procedures, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Marketing, General Motors Corp., GM, Transportation equipment industry, Company marketing practices, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts

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Ford weighs sale of Aston Martin: step shows pickup in move to increase its free cash: a luxury-brand retreat?

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Ford Motor Co. is considering selling its Aston Martin division. Premier Automotive Group, of which Aston Martin is a part, has suffered great financial losses in the past few years . Ford is also considering selling Jaguar and Land Rover.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Acquisitions & mergers, Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Automobile industry, Ford Motor Co., F, Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover North America

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