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AR Index     335.95  -33.02  (-8.95%)   Stocks of individual interest Toyota  62.86   -6.29 GM        3.18     -0.18 Ford      1.72     -0.21 Dow 8273.58   -596.96 (6.73%) The auto stocks continue to take a beating from the uncertainty over the bailout situation. At this point it seems like even a decision to not bail them out would improve at climate as we'd at least know something for certain. This week's chart is the ratio of crude oil price to price I'm seeing at the pump in my area since April 15...

 AR Index     368.97  -71.52  (-16.24%) Stocks of individual interest Toyota  69.15   -7.51 GM        3.36     -2.29 Ford      1.93     -0.20 Dow 8870.54   -449.29 (-4.82%) The talk is nothing but bailout as the automakers try to make their case why the government should give $25 billion in additional loans guarantees, either all on its own or as a part of the $700 billion financial institution bailout. The stock market doesn't like uncertainty and there's plenty of that to go around where the automakers are concerned. Until we hear more specifics from the automakers about the changes they have to make, even with the loan guarantees, the outlook for share prices will remain bleak...

Today's the day. Get out there and make your mark on history. And if none of the choices appeal to you just remember that Dub Schwartz did throw his hat in the ring!..

 AR Index     385.14  -66.36  (-14.70%)   Stocks of individual interest Toyota  62.17  -10.68 GM        5.45  -1.08 Ford      2.03     -0.30 Dow 8175.77    --1089.66 (-11.76%) Some stories about the automakers you might find interesting: Why Ford Needs The GM-Chrysler Deal Done Is it a case of everyone sinks or swims? Toyota's global sales down in July-September Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its global sales in the July-September quarter fell for the first time in seven years due to faltering demand in the U.S...

AR Index     451.51  +8.58  (+1.94%)  Stocks of individual interest Toyota  72.85  +3.33 GM        6.53    +0.02 Ford      2.33     -0.06 Dow 9265.43    -122.18 (-1.30%) The ride is still moving around a lot and we probably still need to be prepared for some sudden moves now and then, but it feels like a lot of the market dust has settled. GM is actively seeking a merger with Chrysler and that seems to have given investors hope and stopped the slide. Ford, on the other hand, continues to look like a stock on the pink sheets...

The last week or so in the market has sort of been like being a little kid in the back seat of the car on what you think is a long and now boring trip. Merger talks between Ford, GM, and Chrylser seemed to stop the bleeding in shares of Detroit. I suppose the good news is that if you're a believer in Detroit, now would be a great time to get into the stocks...

 AR Index     546.39  -55.39  (-9.20%)   Stocks of individual interest Toyota  73.38  -10.18 GM        8.48  -0.03 Ford      3.69     -0.48 Dow 9955.50    -409.95 (-3.95%) It feels like we need to pass out chewing gum to keep our ears from popping as the market whips up and down. Keeping a positive outlook can be tough, but oil and gas prices continue to fall, although all the stations in my area have now gone over to ethanol-laced gas and I'm taking a 7-10% hit in mileage as a result. Best advice: Keep your hands and arms inside the car until the ride has stopped moving!

 AR Index     601.78  -102.02  (-14.50%) Stocks of individual interest Toyota  83.56  -4.96 GM        8.51  -3.07 Ford      4.17     -0.78 Dow 10365.45    -650.24 (-5.90%) Don't you just love a good panic? The sheep on Wall Street stampeded themselves and spread their fear to just about everyone. Take a deep breath and look at the all-time Dow chart...

Has everyone had their seatbelt fastened for the last week or so? Rollercoasters are lot of fun aren't they? Despite the air pockets, the automaker's stocks continue to edge their way north...

 AR Index     686.73  +6.19  (+0.91%) Stocks of individual interest Toyota  86.89  -3.78 GM        11.44  +0.61 Ford      4.74     +0.19 Dow 10917.51    -593.23 (-5.15%) Long term vision is always helpful when it comes to investments. Think of it as watching someone walk up the stairs while playing with a yoyo. If your focus is on the ups and downs of the yoyo you could be missing the big picture of the person actually moving up the stairs...