Macquarie Downgrades Navistar International (NAV) to Underperform

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Volkswagen buys Navistar stake for $256 million in trucks push

September 6, 2016 7:54 AM EDT

By Edward Taylor

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen has agreed an engine technology and purchasing alliance with truckmaker Navistar (NYSE: NAV) and will buy a 16.6 percent stake in the U.S. firm for $256 million, as global truck makers face steep development costs to meet global anti-pollution rules.

The deal is expected to help both sides cut costs, give Volkswagen's trucks business a long-desired foothold in North America and provide a source of new engines for Navistar, which has been looking for a partner ever since its heavy-duty diesel truck engine failed get approval from... More

Wall St. ends up on views Fed will hold off on rates

September 6, 2016 7:38 AM EDT

By Caroline Valetkevitch

(Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, nudging the Nasdaq to a record high close, as economic data bolstered views the Federal Reserve may decide against raising interest rates in the near term.

The S&P financial index , which tends to rise with expectations for higher rates, slipped 0.2 percent, while the S&P utilities index , which tends to benefit from a lower rate environment, rose 1.1 percent.

A weaker-than-expected reading on the U.S. services sector in August added to views the Fed... More

Navistar (NAV) Enters Strategic Alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Including Equity Investment

September 6, 2016 7:01 AM EDT

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced that it has formed a wide-ranging strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus, which includes an equity investment in Navistar by Volkswagen Truck & Bus and framework agreements for strategic technology and supply collaboration and a procurement joint venture.

The agreements expected to be entered into in connection with the alliance will enable Navistar to offer customers expanded access to leading-edge products and services through collaboration on technology and the licensing and supply of Volkswagen Truck & Bus's products and components, while better optimizing its product development spend. The... More