Stocks end Wednesday's session lower, driven by a sharp decline in the S&P 500 energy sector, after the Fed said the economy was growing at a solid pace.
Nissan recalls nearly 768,000 SUVs to fix faulty hood latches and electrical shorts, while Ford recalls 221,000 cars to fix door latches and seat belts.
The profit pressures that Ford is facing in North America are short-term, and they might best be thought of as investments in the future rather than costs.
Facebook can make big waves if it can roll out lucrative video ads, get more firms to pay for a premium presence and more effectively cash in on Instagram.
Universal did spectacularly in 2014 despite lacking a big-budget action film with lots of special effects. Its biggest-grossing movies were modest comedies.
Stocks fell modestly Friday, pressured by corporate news including guidance from economic bellwether UPS and as materials stocks fell after bearish notes.
