"UAW Strikes and Q3 Earnings: Ford and GM Face Financial Challenges"

General Motors and Ford Motor are set to report their third-quarter earnings and future guidance this week amidst ongoing strikes and contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The automakers face a delicate balance as exceeding Wall Street's expectations could fuel the union's argument for more concessions, potentially prolonging the work stoppages. However, being too bearish on guidance or the impact of UAW efforts risks scaring Wall Street and further impacting their stock prices. The effects of the UAW strike and negotiations on near-term earnings and longer-term plans will be closely watched by investors and the union.