|
|
News Breaks | | | | September 14, 2012 | | 11:01 EDT |  | AXL | American Axle CEO says looking to diversify business
Comment made at the Morgan Stanley Industrials and Autos Conference. | |
|
News For AXL From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on AXL the last two weeks. |
|
|
| May 22, 2013 | | 11:06 EDT | | AXL | Auto industry rallies after Ford, Chrysler curtail summer breaks
Shares of Ford (F), Fiat (FIATY) and GM (GM) are climbing after Ford and Fiat's Chrysler subsidiary announced that they would curtail their factories' traditional two week summer hiatus. Shares of a number of auto parts makers are also advancing following the news. WHAT'S NEW: Ford said it would idle some of its plants for only one week this summer, down from the usual two weeks. Chrysler reported that it would keep three of its assembly plants open all summer, while four of its plants will close for just one week and almost all of its engine, transmission and stamping plants will not take any breaks, according to Automotive News. GM did not disclose its specific plans, the website added. TODAY'S PRICE ACTION: In mid-morning trading, Ford climbed 1.7% to $15.20, Fiat added 0.9% to $7.05, and GM rose 0.8% to $33.65. Among auto parts makers, American Axle (AXL) advanced 1.6% to $17, Johnson Controls (JCI) climbed 0.8% to $37.85, and Dana Holding (DAN) rose 1.2% to $18.80. | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
