Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Penske Automotive Group
So what: The automotive retailer announced a 50% increase in per-share profits this morning, easily beating analyst estimates. CEO Roger Penske himself admitted that the company's $0.39 profit from continuing operations "exceeded my expectations." That's especially impressive when you consider that total revenue rose only 15%.
Now what: True, Penske cautioned that the crisis in Japan could crimp supplies of Toyota
Is Rich right? Does Penske still have gas in the tank? Add it to your Watchlist and find out.