2 Major Automakers I'm Considering In The Near Term

By Matt Schilling:Shares of Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) were trading up as much as 40% on Wednesday, as the FDA approved it first obesity drug in 13 years. The drug, Lorcaserin (aka Belviq), eliminates ones desire to eat, even at times when they aren't hungry, which essentially eliminates one's desire to snack. That being said, it wasn't the only good news hitting the wires today.

GM Loses Global Car Sales Lead to Toyota Again Auto sales have recovered in the US, but GM once again has dropped out of the top spot globally. CNN Money reports GM loses global sales title to Toyota, again. General Motors fell to No. 2 in the global auto sales race, even as 2012 was its best year for sales since 2007.

By Matt Schilling:Many investors and potential investors have asked me how I determine the value of a specific company's stock. When it comes to stocks there are few things I consider, but one of the most important things to look at in my opinion, is the company's P/E ratio. The price to earnings ratio signifies the affordability of a stock based on the share price compared to that of the EPS.

By Matt Schilling:As we await the results of the Federal Reserve's meeting being held Tuesday and Wednesday, I've begun to examine four REITs that may end up being both good income and growth plays throughout the second half of the year. Even though the yields are greater than 12%, these companies have demonstrated a great presence within their sector and could be seen as both income and growth plays.

Ford Motor Co. is the latest automaker to open a research lab in Silicon Valley, where it hopes to scout out new technology and keep ahead of trends.The company said Friday that it plans to open the lab ...

Trefis submits: Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) posted solid results as Q1 earnings of $2.6 billion on April 26th jumped 22% year over year.

Trefis submits: Sirius XM Radio Inc, (SIRI) is the largest satellite radio company in United States, mainly distributed through automakers and retail locations as well as through Sirius’s own website.

By Ganaxi Small Cap Movers:Overall, during the past week, corporate insiders traded a number of consumer and retail sector stocks, including buying activity in Ford Motor (F) and Coca Cola Co. (KO), and institutional insider selling in Dover Motorsports Inc. (DVD).