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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Hit by 90th Recall--$570M Blow Could Derail Earnings Despite Analyst Upgrade
Ford (NYSE:F) is sliding againdown 3.15% at 11.51ameven after Barclays bumped its price target from $9 to $11. Why the drop? Investors are staring down a growing list of costly recalls, including a new one affecting nearly 700,000 Bronco Sports and Escapes due to fire risks tied to cracked fuel injectors. This marks Ford's 90th recall of the year. And unlike routine notices, this one doesn't even have a final fix yetjust a temporary software patch. That's not exactly the kind of reassurance markets like. The timing couldn't be worse. Warranty costs have already ballooned, with Q2 2024 expenses hitting roughly $2 billionor 4% of sales. That's more than double Ford's historical average. The fuel injector issue alone could tack on another $570 million in costs, eating into what analysts expect to be a $1.9 billion Q2 operating profit. COO Kumar Galhotra has framed the spike in recalls as a byproduct of Ford's "intensive" strategy to catch problems early, but to Wall Street, it's starting to look more like a pattern than a process. Analysts aren't exactly lining up behind the stock, either. Just 15% have a Buy rating on Ford, compared to an S&P 500 (SPY) average of around 55%. Even a price target hike couldn't offset the growing unease around execution and quality control. Until investors see evidence that these warranty bills and recall headlines are slowing down, Ford's stock may keep fighting an uphill battledespite any optimism from the Street. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Condé Nast Traveler
01-07-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Letter: Travel Is Better When You Have a Guide
One of the privileges of my job has been discovering, on trips everywhere from Spain to Seoul, how a great guide can unlock a destination. A long-ago trip to Kenya was especially instructive: My guide showed me things few travelers get to see (the singing wells of the Samburu tribespeople of upper Kenya, for instance) while also giving me richer insight into famous places (the ever-popular Masai Mara) than I could have gleaned on my own. Along the way we became friends. I hope you see Condé Nast Traveler as a kind of a guide too. Our goal is to take you deeper—with projects such as our recent digital package on the world's quietest places (you can get a taste in Pico Iyer's luminous essay here) and via YouTube programming that lets you in on local secrets, like where the world's most interesting chefs eat when they're not at work. And of course we want to guide you in our print issues, including this one, with stories—like Catherine Fairweather's pine-scented trek along the hiking trails of Corsica and Gary Shteyngart's restaurant romp through the Georgian capital of Tbilisi—that elucidate how history, culture, and regional identity can shape a journey. Over the years, though, many readers have told me how much they wish they could actually go on these kinds of trips with us. So we've taken a step toward making that a reality by teaming up with the venerable travel company Abercrombie & Kent on a new program called Curated Escapes. The first two trips, to Japan and to California's Sonoma County, mix unexpected takes on popular hits with under-the-radar experiences. Japan: A Cultural Journey, visits Tokyo, Kanazawa and other coastal enclaves, and Kyoto in a quest to showcase the country's renowned collisions between the future and the past. Sonoma: A Culinary Adventure, pairs a behind-the-scenes look at the winery Passalacqua and an epic meal at the legendary SingleThread with immersion into some of the region's wild natural places, like Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. We're just getting started—look out for a new batch of Curated Escapes in the months ahead. We hope to travel with you soon. This article appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to the magazine here.
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Escapes presents free preview screenings of riveting drama Lollipop ahead of UK release
Escapes, supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, continues its mission to champion independent cinema with a preview of a powerful new release. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The next film to receive a spotlight through the initiative is the emotionally charged drama Lollipop, with free screenings taking place on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June across more than 100 cinemas nationwide, ahead of its UK release on Friday 13th June. Directed with nuance and heart by Daisy-May Hudson for her first feature film debut, Lollipop has been praised by The Guardian as 'Powerful… an impassioned, humane and urgently performed drama,' awarding it 4 stars. The film stars Posy Sterling as Molly, a young mother recently released from prison who struggles with the bureaucracy of social services to regain custody of her children. Idil Ahmed plays Amina, Molly's childhood friend and fellow single mother, who helps Molly navigate her challenges, while Terriann Cousins portrays Sylvie, Molly's mother. As Molly reconnects with Amina, the two women form a deep bond that empowers them to reclaim control over their lives in the face of a system stacked against them. A story of resilience, sisterhood, and determination, Lollipop is a compelling exploration of second chances and unbreakable hope. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Escapes continues to shine a light on the cultural and emotional value of independent cinema, with screenings taking place at iconic venues such as the historic Savoy Cinema in Nottingham, Jam Jar in Whitley Bay, and Glasgow's Omniplex. Whether you're keen for a post-work motion picture, looking for an inspiring evening out or eager to support indie storytelling, Lollipop is one of the year's must-see movies, screened for free through the Escapes initiative. Lollipop Following past Escapes successes such as the new Nicolas Cage thriller The Surfer, the inspiring tale of The Penguin Lessons starring Steve Coogan and the heartwarming family friendly film The Sloth Lane, Lollipop is poised to be another memorable addition - connecting audiences with authentic and powerful stories on the big screen.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Bronco Sport, Escape Recalled (Again) for Possible Fuel Leak
Ford is recalling 15,355 Bronco Sports (2021–2023 models) and 18,221 Escapes (2020–2022 models) due to a possible fuel leak. These models have the 1.5-liter engine and were previously recalled for the same issue, but the fix wasn't actually completed. Ford will cover the recall-related repair for free, and owners will be notified by mail by May 1. No, it's not déjà vu. Ford is once again recalling the Bronco Sport and Escape due to a possible fuel leak on models with the turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine. The latest recall stems from a recall earlier this month for the same issue, which the company says wasn't correctly fixed the first time. The issue affects 2021 to 2023 Bronco Sports and 2020 to 2022 Escapes, which amounts to 33,576 total units. According to a recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford says its records show that, while the previously recalled Bronco Sports and Escapes were reported as repaired, they actually weren't. That means it's still possible for the engine's fuel injector to crack and leak fuel or fuel vapor that could interact with a hot surface and possibly start a fire. The fix itself requires updating the software for the vehicles' powertrain control module. However, during the original recall, the tool to do this didn't properly upload the software, so owners will need to return to their local Ford dealership to try again. The work will be done for free, and Ford says it will notify dealers by April 24; owners will be notified by mail by May 1. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free previews of Mr. Burton to be shown at Somerset cinema
A Wellington cinema will host free previews of Mr. Burton thanks to the Escapes cinema initiative. The screenings will take place at the Wellesley Cinema on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1, before the film's official release on Friday, April 4. Mr. Burton is a biographical drama featuring Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, and Lesley Manville, and these screenings are part of Escapes' first multi-day screening event. The film tells the story of Richard Burton's rise from a poor miner's son to a celebrated actor. The initiative, supported by BFI National Lottery funding, aims to make independent films accessible to everyone. For more information on how to get your free tickets to the screenings, visit A spokesman for Escapes said: "Following the success of previous Escapes screenings, including comedy-drama The Penguin Lessons, family-friendly animation The Sloth Lane and a 4K restoration of 90's cult classic Point Break, Mr. Burton marks the first multi-day screening event of the Escapes initiative, offering people across the UK the chance to explore the beauty of independent cinema in their hometown, all without spending a penny." Escapes has given away more than 100,000 free cinema tickets since starting in February 2024. The group works with both leading cinema chains and independent venues across the UK. Other Somerset venues showing the film as part of Escapes include Weston's Plaza Cinema and Bridgwater's Scott Cinema.
