We talk with author and media theorist Douglas Rushkoff, who has published 10 books on media, culture, and technology.
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June 18 - News
When one thinks of the companies outside the finance industry that received federal largesse under the stimulus package, one often thinks of failure, and for good reason.
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June 18 - News
Italian automaker Fiat is in the process of purchasing a 41.5% stake in Chrysler, which is currently owned by the United Auto Workers’ retiree health-care trust.
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June 18 - News
At least, that's what Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) said on Monday.
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June 18 - News
Cadillac was once the great American luxury-car brand, but for many years it has kind of been a joke, one more symbol of how far General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) has fallen since...
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June 18 - News
Consumer credit increased in April, partly on auto loan growth. That's being driven by pent up demand and the desire to lock in low rates, just like home sales.
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June 17 - News
The release of Nissan Motor's Leaf EV line of cars has generated strong optimism for those owning the company's stock.
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June 17 - News
After requiring financial help from the government in 2009, is General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) back on a flying lap? Will the world’s biggest automaker -Toyota Motor Corporation...
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June 17 - News
In recent months, the rise in demand for electric cars is pushing stocks such as Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) higher.
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June 17 - News
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has created one of the most impressive turnarounds in business history and leads General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) in many ways.
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June 17 - News
Debt is another common explanation. According to the Project for Student Debt, the average college graduate has $26,000 in student loans, up 24% since 2004.
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June 17 - News
Retail is one of the most flimsy, fickle sectors around, and low-risk investors tend to steer clear.
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June 17 - News
Only a few special vehicles can reach the legendary status of an iconic American muscle car.
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June 17 - News
Much as Mark Fields is viewed as the heir apparent to the CEO position at Ford, many are saying General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) chief product officer Mary Barra is on the short...
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June 17 - News
A quick look at a 10-year oil price chart reveals a clear trend: Oil prices are going up. Moreover, oil price increases are not a mere artifact of normal inflation.
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June 17 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is about to close the ugliest and darkest chapter of its history book, just as soon as the U.S.
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June 17 - News
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a mind-boggling topic of late.
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June 17 - News
Do periodic headlines about car recalls catch your eye? You're not alone. Lately there's been quite a bit of noise in the automobile world about the National Highway Traffic ...
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June 16 - Lists
Back in April, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM) both claimed that they had the world’s best-selling car in 2012.
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June 14 - News
As of late, the debate for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) has centered around the potential for additional profitability in North America, as...
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June 14 - News
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has, with little doubt, a good thing going right now.
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June 14 - Hedge Funds
The Motley Fool's readers have spoken, and I have heeded their cries.
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June 14 - News
A story in the news yesterday shows you how risky it can be to buy low-yielding bonds even if there's no chance the company will fail to make the interest payments.
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June 14 - News
The future of electric cars is still not certain. However, the future of one electric car manufacturer is, and that is Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA).
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June 13 - News
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), and Endo Health Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:ENDP) have announced major developments recently.
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June 13 - News
The reason behind Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s success is quite simple. It makes great vehicles.
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June 13 - News
"Quite simply, it's a great time to be in the truck business," said Kurt McNeil, head of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) sales operations in the United States.
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June 12 - News
I would love to spend 10 minutes in the head of Warren Buffett. The amount of wisdom that I'd glean would be a revelation comparable to the discovery of electricity.
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June 12 - News
Europe’s auto giant, Volkswagen, is a tough nut to crack.
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June 12 - News
The seasonally adjusted selling annual rate, or SAAR, has been a key measure of the progress of the US auto market.
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June 12 - News
Between 2004 and 2012, the total number of miles driven in the United States has flat-lined, while the number of miles driven per person has declined 2% annually.
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June 12 - News
Stock analysts at Robert W.
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June 12 - News
Sales of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)'s F-Series line, the F-150 and its Super Duty siblings, were up 31% in May – a huge jump that far outpaced the overall market's gains.
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June 12 - News
Right now Detroit crosstown rivals Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)' luxury brands are about as opposite as can be.
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June 11 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) last week began offering big discounts of $4,000 or more on Volts, hoping to clear out an inventory that has swelled to 140 selling days' worth...
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June 11 - News
Full-size pickups have been the primary driver behind the recovering auto sector in the U.S. The U.S.
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June 11 - News
About this time last year Forbes reported that CEOs at our nation's 500 biggest companies got pay raises of about 16%, or an average of $10.5 million.
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June 11 - News
Silicon Valley-spirited auto innovator Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been hell on wheels.
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June 11 - News
There are several ways that one can invest in the auto industry. The most obvious is through one of the automakers, like General Motors Company (NYSE:GM).
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June 10 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) utilized nearly $50 billion in loans from the federal government to continue operating while undergoing a bankruptcy reorganization and has paid...
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June 10 - News
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has had a meteoric rise in 2013, driven by a surprise profit in the first quarter.
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June 10 - News
Now, what if, on top of having to digest these lousy stats, you were told that the company is facing legal challenges throughout the country that threaten where it can sell its...
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June 10 - News
Any investor who has lived through a major market crash can attest to the impossibility of calling a market bottom.
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June 10 - News
The Treasury market is undergoing major reconstruction. Today’s investors tend to be momentum traders.
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June 10 - News
It's become a daily occurrence in the comment section between General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) enthusiasts to argue whether the EcoBoost is merely...
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June 10 - News
On May 30, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). officially received a large bump in confidence from the company's CEO. Mr.
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June 10 - News
Over the last decade, automakers and suppliers have managed to significantly reduce the cost of warranties on their vehicles.
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June 10 - News
The country's leading automaker was booted from the widely tracked index four years ago at the height of the government-funded bailout and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)'s own...
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June 10 - News
As the housing market recovery in the US appears more sustainable, US auto sales continue to gain steam.
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June 10 - News
It's no news that Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has major expansion plans.
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June 10 - News