European economy

Ford Earnings: F-Series Pickups Drive Profits for the Blue Oval

Ford's earnings report Tuesday revealed the automaker's best fourth-quarter results in more than a decade. But credit doesn't go to the fuel-efficient small cars the company has recently emphasized: The profit source was the old faithful F-Series pickup truck.

Don't Get Too Excited Yet About Europe's Rebound

Strong signs have emerged that the European economy has escaped from the Greek debt crisis and subsequent contagion. But some analysts have compelling arguments for warning that the region's apparent bounce-back could prove to be short-lived.