Citigroup Downgrades GM to Hold from Buy

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steinravnik

Discussion Starter · May 27, 2008

GM Declines After Citigroup Cuts Shares on Higher Energy Costs

May 27 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. fell after Citigroup Inc. cut its rating on the largest U.S. automaker to ``hold'' from ``buy,'' citing higher energy and commodities costs as well as continuing credit constraints.

``Auto fundamentals are poised to deteriorate beyond 2008,'' Citigroup analysts wrote in a note. GM faces ``reduced earnings power and cash burn risks.''

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aFnW44IVGYlU

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tgagneguam

· #6 · May 27, 2008

This nicely contrasts to the article by Dodge & Cox in which their analysts suggested as late as last week that GM stock hit its nadir in the 19's. For reference, GM closed at about $17.20 today (05/27/08). Yes, I'm aware that stock price isn't necessarily correlated with the true performance of a company; one should understand the fundamentals of the company to determine if the stock is something to buy. But with a weak balance sheet and a falling stock price, it sounds like Citi is calling the shot correctly, at least for now.

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