Japanese carmakers get a currency boost

These two Japanese automakers reported higher U.S. sales in 2013, thanks to new models and pent-up demand after the 2008-2009 recession. Meanwhile, like Canon (see page 23), the low Japanese yen is increasing the value of their overseas sales. TOYOTA MOTOR CO. ADRs $116 (New… Read More

HONDA MOTOR CO. LTD. ADRs $36 – New York symbol HMC

HONDA MOTOR CO. LTD. ADRs $36 (New York symbol HMC; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $64.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.honda.com) is Japan’s secondlargest carmaker and the world’s biggest motorcycle… Read More