Few industries are as competitive as making and selling cars — and Ford's financials are a prime example of this. Despite being a giant, Ford ekes out a slender profit margin. Since 2012 Ford's average net profit margin has averaged just 2.7%. With revenues regularly north of $150bn, that still translates into a sizeable profit of $4bn a year (on average) — but it doesn't leave much room for error if sales fall, costs rise, or both.
Few industries are as competitive as making and selling cars — and Ford's financials are a prime example of this. Despite being a giant, Ford ekes out a slender profit margin. Since 2012 Ford's average net profit margin has averaged just 2.7%. With revenues regularly north of $150bn, that still translates into a sizeable profit of $4bn a year (on average) — but it doesn't leave much room for error if sales fall, costs rise, or both.
Spiking bond yields driving sharp losses in tech stocks
A spike in interest rates since the start of the year has accelerated a rotation out of high-growth technology stocks and into value stocks poised to benefit from a reopening of the economy. The Nasdaq has fallen more than 10% over the past month as the Dow has soared to record highs, with a spike in the 10-year US Treasury yield acting as the main catalyst. It recently surged to a cycle high of more than 1.60% after starting the year below 1%. But according to Jim Paulsen, the Leuthold Group's chief investment strategist, rising interest rates do not represent a long-term threat to the stock market. Paulsen expects the 10-year yield to cross 2% by the end of the year.
A spike in interest rates and its impact on the stock market depends on the economic backdrop, according to Paulsen. Rising interest rates amid a strengthening economy "may prove no challenge at all for stocks," Paulsen said.
A Telegram spokesman declined to comment on the bond issue or the amount of the debt the company has due. The spokesman said Telegram’s equipment and bandwidth costs are growing because it has consistently posted more than 40% year-to-year growth in users.
