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John Rosevear

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John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global economy. John is a former CNBC reporter who covered electric vehicle makers and the future of the auto industry. He also worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.

Recent Articles by John Rosevear

Aug 17, 2015 by John Rosevear

United Breweries Earnings: Good Sales Drove a Good Result

Strong sales helped the Chilean beverage company navigated tricky exchange-rate waters to post top-line gains in all of its business units.

Aug 17, 2015 by John Rosevear

John Bean Technologies: Profit Up Despite the Strong Dollar

JBT's second-quarter earnings blew away Wall Street expectations as big gains in its airport-technology unit more than offset strong exchange-rate headwinds.

Aug 16, 2015 by John Rosevear

Who Will Buy Ford's Posh New $60,000 Pickup Truck?

The new-for-2016 Ford F-150 Limited will soon be the Blue Oval's top-of-the-line pickup. It's very plush, with fine leather and massaging seats. Has Ford finally gone too far?

Aug 16, 2015 by John Rosevear

How General Motors Will Compete With Ford's Aluminum F-150

Tough new fuel-economy rules mean that the next Chevy Silverado will have to be lighter. GM could follow Ford with an aluminum truck of its own, but there are hints that the General has a different plan in mind.

Aug 14, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's CEO: We Want to Disrupt Like a Startup

Ford CEO Mark Fields is responding to the threat of "disruption" from Silicon Valley by disrupting Ford's old ways of thinking about the car business.

Aug 14, 2015 by John Rosevear

Maiden Holdings' Earnings Stall as Claims Rise

Net premiums from partner AmTrust Financial were strong and investment income rose significantly, but exchange-rate shifts and a jump in claims in a key segment led to flat year-over-year results.

Aug 14, 2015 by John Rosevear

Balchem Corporation's Earnings Soar on Strong Sales

Natural-gas fracking may be in a slump, but sales gains in Balchem's other business segments more than made up the difference in the second quarter.

Aug 14, 2015 by John Rosevear

Sun Hydraulics Profit Falls on Slumping Global Demand

The maker of hydraulic valves reported drops in demand around the world, with currency shifts taking an added bite out of its second-quarter revenue.

Aug 13, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why the 2015 F-150 Didn't Boost Ford's Profits

Ford's profit jumped in the second quarter, but the Blue Oval's CFO says that the new F-150 didn't contribute to the gain. Here's why.

Aug 13, 2015 by John Rosevear

How General Motors Will Boost Cadillac's Prices

Cadillac's new cars are the equal of BMW's. GM tried pricing them like BMWs, but buyers were scarce and prices had to be cut. How can GM match or beat BMW's pricing power? Here's the plan.

Aug 12, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's CEO Thinks Auto Sales Haven't Peaked

Ford's CEO thinks that U.S. auto sales haven't peaked -- but they may be at a "plateau." That's both good and bad news for the Blue Oval.

Aug 12, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors: SUVs Will Boost Profits as China Slows

China's economy is slowing, and auto sales have been down. But GM is hoping that its new SUVs will help boost its profits in the world's largest auto market as the year goes on.

Aug 11, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's CEO is Still Bullish On China

China's economy is slowing, and Ford's sales in China fell again last month. But Ford CEO Mark Fields says the potential in China is still immense, and he's determined to ride out the storm.

Aug 10, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Could Be On Track for a Record Profit in 2015

Ford's profits are ramping up earlier than expected. Will it beat its own lofty expectations for 2015?

Aug 10, 2015 by John Rosevear

Kandi Technologies' Revenue Jumps on Electric-Car Sales in China

Net income fell, but the company's sales of EV parts to its electric-car-making joint venture with Geely Automotive soared, and its outlook remains bright.

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Aug 9, 2015 by John Rosevear

Can Tesla Motors Build Cars As Well As Detroit and Still Make Money?

Tesla is great at designing cars. But it's not yet great at mass-producing them, and that could prove to be a big problem as it tries to enter the mass market.

Aug 9, 2015 by John Rosevear

Is General Motors About to Copy Ford's Aluminum F-150?

GM is spending big bucks to upgrade its pickup-truck factory in Flint, Mich. Is it gearing up to launch its own aluminum-bodied pickups?

Aug 8, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will General Motors' New 2016 Chevy Volt Sell Better Than the Old One?

The first version of GM's electric Volt was a success in many ways, but sales have never been good. Will GM's all-new Volt do any better?

Aug 8, 2015 by John Rosevear

How the New 2016 Ford Explorer Is Boosting Ford's Profits

Sales of the overhauled Explorer are up sharply, and it's selling very quickly. Here's why that will translate into big profits for Ford.

Aug 7, 2015 by John Rosevear

3 Things Auto Investors Just Don't Understand

Believe it or not, "fleet sales" can be good. It's just one of the things that many auto investors seem to miss.

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