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Market & BusinessNorth America

Harley-Davidson's Q2 Motorcycle Sales Rise, but Financial Arm Weighs on Results

SOURCE — HARLEY-DAVIDSON 世界ニュースTAGS — #Market & Business  #Harley-Davidson  #USA  #North America↗ Read the full story

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— HARLEY-DAVIDSON SELLS MORE MOTORCYCLES DURING SE

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Harley-Davidson reportedly grew motorcycle sales in the second quarter, even as weakness in its financial services division dragged down overall results, producing a mixed earnings picture split between strong core motorcycle sales and a struggling finance business.

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Suresh Kawachi

ASIA & GLOBAL MARKETS CORRESPONDENT

38 / Indian Market · Southeast Asia

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Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

From a market perspective, I'm watching the two-sidedness of this earnings report. The recovery in vehicle sales shows solid underlying demand, while the slump in the finance division reflects how tough the interest-rate environment is. Because Harley earns through both vehicles and financing, trouble in one wheel shakes the whole machine. It shows how brand power alone can't carry the business.