U.S. auto sales growth slowed slightly in July despite hefty discounts, with most manufacturers on Friday reporting gains below expectations.Among the major automakers, only Ford Motor Co and Toyota Motor Corp beat analysts' estimates. Ford's sales were up 10 percent at 212,236, with Toyota's up 12 percent at 215,802.Toyota was the No. 2 seller in July, edging past Ford, which had held that spot for the first half of this year and for 2013 overall. General Motors Co remained in top place.With all of the major carmakers reporting by midday, industry sales were up 9 percent from the previous July, to 1,433,016. Analysts surveyed by Reuters had expected an 11 percent increase.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is a producer of automobiles. Shares of F fell by 1.15% or $-0.195/share to $16.82. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.40 and as high as $18.12. On average, 26290500 shares of F exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 22654596.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the automobile business and financial business. Shares of TM fell by 0.22% or $-0.26/share to $117.73. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $103.38 and as high as $134.94. On average, 323827 shares of TM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 143653.
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