Henry Ford

A recently released HBO documentary used a series of interviews and clues to narrow down the identity of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto to one man, someone who happens to deny the claim. Another person who wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto was entrepreneur and industrialist Henry Ford, who...

Iconic automotive brand Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has had 11 CEOs in its history, including Henry Ford previously led the company in the early days. Here’s a look at the stock performance since the 11th CEO, Jim Farley, took over. What Happened: In August 2020, Ford announced that Jim...

Entrepreneur and industrialist Henry Ford is credited with creating several items that Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) pioneered for the automotive industry. Could Ford also have been a leading voice in the creation of Bitcoin? What Happened: Henry Ford proposed creating an energy currency that would...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day in 1915, the Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) manufactured its 1 millionth automobile at the River Rouge plant in Detroit. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed around 99....

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1902, the Cadillac Motor Company was founded. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average trade at around 64.40 and the S&P 500 traded at 8.85. What Else...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1909, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) acquired Cadillac Automobile Company for $4.5 million. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at around...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On Jan. 5, 1914, Henry Ford raised the minimum wage for his factory workers to $5 per day. Where The Market Was: The Dow traded at around 83. What Else Was Going On In The World:...

Back in February, DataTrek Research co-founder Nicholas Colas examined Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk’s decision to invest $1.5 billion of Tesla’s cash in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). This week, Colas revisited Tesla’s current situation and said the stock may be “stuck...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened On this day in 1926, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) Founder Henry Ford announced the eight-hour, five-day workweek at his plant. Where Was The Market The Dow closed at roughly 157.20 and...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Sept. 27, 1908, Henry Ford’s first Model T left the Piquette Plant in Detroit. The original production card lists it as the Model 2090 No. 1. This model featured four ...

Each day, Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1956, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) held its initial public offering. Where Was The Market? The S&P 500 finished the day at 44.47, and the Dow Jones Industrial...

"The Model 3 may not be the Model T. But it's the auto story of the 21st century. And its mad genius creator will be tweeting every step of the way." –Henry Payne, The Detroit News In an article from the Detriot News, auto critic Henry Payne paralleled this century's...

Reuters recently conducted a poll following the official launch of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s new Apple Watch, the results of which may disappoint many investors and analysts who are bullish on the stock. According to the poll, 69 percent of those surveyed have no interest in buying the...