[thefrankbaum]

Yes, they are taking a big loss. As are many companies. HOWEVER, Toyota is well equipped to ride this storm out. Well-run companies can handle losses. Where are you seeing any information that Japan is going to provide them with an influx of capital? You aren't, because they don't need it. With cheap interest rates and a large amount of equity, they will be fine.

[nyconse]

Of course they are...with all their subsidies and direct money from Japan, they will be just fine-no worries.