Stocks slide after dismal retail spending report
U S stocks fell as the Commerce Department showed retail sales down 0.9 percent in December. Investors fled into government bonds amid signs of slowing global growth with copper futures dropping to multi year lows and major indices dipping. The World Bank trimmed its global growth forecast to 3 percent, citing Europe Japan and China.
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Auto industry rides high on sales boom and new halo cars
U S carmakers report strong 2014 results with GM up 5 percent and a surge in SUVs and pickups. Halo cars from Ford, Acura, Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Porsche signal renewed tech and design. gas at 2.10 a gallon boosts demand. Hyundai, Honda, Audi, and Nissan unveil hybrids and electrics as stricter fuel economy remains possible.
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GM aims higher earnings and margins amid recalls and sales beat
GM forecasts higher pretax earnings and profit margins this year and a return to profitability in Europe with strong margins in China. The company set 2016 targets of 10 percent North America margins and overall 9 to 10 percent by early next decade, and reported 2014 global sales of about 9.92 million, behind VW.
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