Wall Street Weekahead: Strong sales could shift Ford, GM to higher gear

By Ryan Vlastelica and Sinead Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. automakers may finally be able to accelerate. "This is going to be one of the best months ever," said David Kudla, chief investment strategist of Mainstay Capital Management in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Weak auto results contributed to flat overall retail sales in April, but May is expected to represent a rebound.