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Navistar swings to fiscal 4Q profit (AP)

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:03:03 Etc/GMT

Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp. on Monday posted a profit that soundly beat Wall Street forecasts for its fiscal fourth quarter driven by a pickup in commercial truck volume and further military sales.

IMT Expands into New Manufacturing Facility (Business Wire)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:53:00 Etc/GMT

GARNER, Iowa----Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. , an Oshkosh Corporation company , announced today that it has expanded its manufacturing operations into McIntire, Iowa, by opening a new facility to handle its increased welding activities.

Navistar swings to profit, tops expectations (at MarketWatch)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:23:04 Etc/GMT

Navistar Reports Solid 4Q, Year-End Net Income as Weakened Truck Market Continues (Business Wire)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:10:00 Etc/GMT

WARRENVILLE, Ill.----Navistar International Corporation : Manufacturing Segment Profit of $232 million for 4Q, $836 million for 2009 Year-End cash balances of $1.2 billion vs. $861 million in 2008 Navistar Financial bank credit facility refinancing complete

Texas company takes aim at $3B Army contract (AP)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:28:53 Etc/GMT

A Texas defense contractor has restated its opposition to a U.S. Army decision to award a $3 billion contract to a Wisconsin company for 23,000 military trucks and trailers.

Navistar Looks to Future to Extend Technology Leadership Strategy (Business Wire)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:00 Etc/GMT

WARRENVILLE, Ill.----Navistar Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire an interest in Danish technology company Amminex.

Navistar's MaxxForce Big Bore Engines Garner Rave Reviews (Business Wire)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:00:00 Etc/GMT

WARRENVILLE, Ill.----With a full year in the marketplace and more than 5,200 units built, Navistar’s MaxxForce® 11- and 13-liter big bore heavy-duty diesel engines are providing customers with a new level of performance, drivability and fuel efficiency.

GAO Decision Affirms Major Army Conclusions Supporting Oshkosh FMTV Award; Denies Challenges to $440 Million Dollars in Savings and Nearly All Other Protestor Complaints (Business Wire)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:40:00 Etc/GMT

OSHKOSH, Wis.----The U.S. Army’s conclusion that Oshkosh Corporation proposed the lowest price and has the capability and experience to build the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles was unchallenged by the Government Accountability Office’s decision, released in redacted form today.

Truck Contract Bombs Investors (TheStreet.com TV)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:13:08 Etc/GMT

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Peter Brimelow: Investing wisdom from the north (at MarketWatch)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:23:00 Etc/GMT

The Toronto-based Investment Reporter, currently the 11th-best performer among the 180+ letters monitored by the Hulbert Financial Digest, has some interesting advice, including a few U.S. stock picks.

Navistar Financial refinances bank credit line (AP)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:07:11 Etc/GMT

Navistar Financial Corp. said Wednesday it refinanced its bank credit with a new three-year revolving credit line and term loan totaling $815 million.

Navistar Financial Renews Bank Credit Facility (Business Wire)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:02:00 Etc/GMT

WARRENVILLE, Ill.----Navistar Financial Corporation , a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation , has successfully refinanced its bank credit facility with a new three-year revolving credit facility and term loan totaling $815 million.

[video] Truck Contract Bombs Investors (at TheStreet.com)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:13:00 Etc/GMT

Commercial Vehicle shuttering Czech plant (at bizjournals.com)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:05:13 Etc/GMT

Agency Calls for Review of Army Truck Contract (at The New York Times)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:38:08 Etc/GMT

Oskosh Army Contract Endangered by Review (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:18:33 Etc/GMT

GAO orders review of $3 billion Army contract (AP)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:33:03 Etc/GMT

The U.S. Army must re-evaluate a $3 billion contract awarded to the Oshkosh Corp. for 23,000 military trucks and trailers, congressional investigators said Monday.

Watchdog Puts Kibosh on Oshkosh Bid (at TheStreet.com)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:30:02 Etc/GMT

Oshkosh, BioFuel Energy: Biggest Price Decliners (OSK, BIOF) (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:52:52 Etc/GMT

US watchdog backs BAE in military deal (at FT.com)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:10:25 Etc/GMT

BAE Systems has welcomed a decision by the Government Accountability Office, the US watchdog, in favour of the UK-based arms manufacturer after it protested against the award of a lucrative contract to a US competitor.