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☆ The latest inflation uptick means the Fed will likely raise interest rates one more time
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a Morning Meeting livestream at 10:20 a.m. Equities gain, despite inflation uptick Stocks edged up in midmorning trading Wednesday — the S & P 500 was 0.23% higher — even as the monthly consumer price index showed inflation climbed more than expected last month. The news likely means the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ Jim Cramer worries about a UAW union strike at Ford. Here's how we're playing the stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Jim Cramer is cautious about Ford (F) due to the heightened risk of a United Auto Workers strike, which has been a recent overhang on the Club stock. The company is already seeing 50% gross margins on those software services, CEO Jim Farley said during a call with reporters following the announcement. Ford's EV transition The new software services push is just one more way Ford is embracing new technology. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Ford CEO Jim Farley poses for a photo at the launch of the all-new electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on April 26, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan.

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REUTERS/Phil NobleAug 14 (Reuters) - Ford Motor (F.N) on Monday named former Apple (AAPL.O) executive Peter Stern as the president of its newly formed Ford Integrated Services unit to help build new high-margin digital and subscription services. Stern, who previously oversaw Apple TV+, iCloud and Apple News+, will report to Ford CEO Jim Farley. In his new role, Stern will focus on integrating hardware, software and services across the company's Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro units. Ford now has more than 550,000 paid software and services subscribers, more than 80% of them through the Ford Pro commercial unit. "The basis for differentiation is shifting from the vehicles alone to the integration of hardware, software and services," Stern said.

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☆ Ford exec expects software to boost revenue for commercial trucks, vans
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Paul Lienert | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] A model of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is parked in front of the Ford Motor Company World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File PhotoCompanies Ford Motor Co FollowAug 10 (Reuters) - Ford Motor (F.N) expects to incorporate more and better software into the trucks and vans in its highly profitable Ford Pro commercial vehicle business and grow revenues by $4,000-$5,000 per vehicle by 2026, a top executive said on Thursday. Navin Kumar, chief financial officer of Ford Pro, said the automaker would look to boost revenue with software- and data-driven fleet services, safety and security services, partial vehicle autonomy and insurance. Ford Pro will continue to offer a full portfolio of combustion engine, hybrid electric and full electric vehicles, Kumar said. Its second-generation EVs, including the successor to the F-150 Lightning pickup, will be more profitable, in terms of their ability to generation additional software and services revenue.

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☆ Ford raises full-year guidance after solid earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ford increased its full-year adjusted earnings forecast to a range of between $11 billion and $12 billion, up from a prior forecast $9 billion and $11 billion. It also upped its expected adjusted free cash flow to a range of $6.5 billion to $7 billion from earlier guidance of $6 billion. However, he said, electric vehicle adoption is taking place more slowly than the company expected, in part because of higher costs. Ford's traditional business operations, known as Ford Blue, earned $2.31 billion during the quarter, while it's Ford Pro commercial business earned $2.39 billion. Ford said its adjusted earnings before interest and tax, or adjusted EBIT, jumped to $3.79 billion, up from $3.72 billion a year ago.

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☆ Ford balances growth and profits in a promising quarter, keeps its stock rating
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased slightly to $3.79 billion, well ahead of analysts' predictions for EBIT of $3.16 billion. With Thursday's results, management shows it is playing to win and that the fourth quarter was an outlier. Strong profitability and cash flow generation overall in the second quarter provided the much-needed offset. Quarterly commentary Ford Blue, which represents Ford's gas-powered and hybrid vehicles, delivered a strong quarter and was again profitable in every region in which it operates. By segment, Ford expects Ford Blue to deliver full year EBIT of "about $8 billion," up from about $7 billion, and Ford Pro's EBIT to be "approaching $8 billion," up from $6 billion.

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☆ Is the EV push too fast and too furious? Ford projects $4.5B in loses for EVs in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIs the EV push too fast and too furious? Ford projects $4.5B in loses for EVs in 2023Hosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC. Former Ford CEO Mark Fields joins the show to discuss the automaker's recent earnings report.

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☆ Ford’s EV losses climb but overall profits rise
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Automotive revenue rose 12% to $42.4 billion, $2 billion more than forecasts. And those losses are going to rise, at least in the short term. In response, other automakers, including Ford, have responded with EV price cuts of their own. The current contract between the UAW and the “Big Three” unionized US automakers — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — expires on Sept. 14. “When it comes to building in America and partnering with UAW, Ford stands out from all the other automakers, and most other major industrial companies,” he said.

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☆ The US economy's brief moment of slowing inequality might be on its way out
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Income inequality has narrowed in the US, with low-wage workers receiving raises during the pandemic. This trend has been tapering off, though labor market competition has benefited wage growth. This was thanks to pre-pandemic minimum wage legislation, coupled with higher raises for lower wage workers in the tumultuous years that followed. Although low-wage workers have slightly narrowed the gap, corporate profits have boomed, allowing those at the very top to stay separated from the rest. In June 2022, low-wage workers saw 7.2% wage growth from the prior year, falling to 6.5% in June 2023.

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☆ Tesla stock's sizzling rally won't last as old-guard rivals like Ford and GM pile into the EV space, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla's sizzling rally won't last forever due to old-guard rivals like Ford producing more EVs, according to one analyst. The tech giant's shares have soared 109% in 2023 thanks to a breakneck rally since late April. But some of Wall Street's biggest names – including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley – are warning the stock now looks overvalued. Tesla's stock has soared 109% in 2023, on track for the biggest six-month gain since 2020. Read more: Tesla stock's best run since 2020 is spoilt by Wall Street downgrades as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley flag overvaluation risks

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☆ Ford to lay off workers as it focuses on electric vehicles
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —As Ford shifts to producing more electric vehicles, it expects to lay off a number of employees, mostly engineers, in North America over the coming days. “This is related to the Ford+ growth plan we introduced in 2021 and have been increasingly implementing over the past year,” said Ford spokesman T.R. As part of the so-called Ford+ plan, in 2021 the company was split into three broad operating units: Ford Blue for internal combustion-powered vehicles, Ford Model E for electric vehicles and Ford Pro focused on commercial vehicles. Ford executives said in March that the company will lose $3 billion this year on sales of electric vehicles but still expects to meet its profit targets of $9 billion to $11 billion for the year. It also expects to begin earning profits on electric vehicles soon.

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☆ Ford to cut jobs in the US, Canada to trim costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Aishwarya Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 27 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday it will begin layoffs this week, impacting mostly engineering jobs in the U.S. and Canada, as part of the Detroit automaker's move to exit unprofitable locations and cut headcount. The development comes after the company said in May it expects to take up restructuring charges between $1.5 billion and $2 billion in 2023. "This is related to the Ford+ growth plan we introduced in 2021," the company added. CNBC reported on Monday job cuts were expected to affect all three of Ford's business units - Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro. In February, Ford also detailed plans to eliminate 3,800 product development and administration jobs in Europe in the next three years.

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☆ Ford conducts engineering layoffs in U.S. and Canada
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

DETROIT — Ford Motor confirmed Monday it will carry out layoffs this week, primarily affecting engineering jobs in the U.S. and Canada, as the automaker seeks billions in cost-cutting measures as it restructures its business operations. Ford has been restructuring its operations for several years under its Ford+ plan, led by CEO Jim Farley. The automaker cut 3,000 workers in North America in August and has more recently conducted 3,800 layoffs in Europe. The company has instructed units affected by the cuts to work remotely this week as the layoffs are conducted, the people confirmed. Ford is not the only automaker to reduce its headcount, as it realigns its business to focus more on electric vehicles.

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☆ Ford CEO says he didn't really hesitate on the Tesla deal: 'It's good for customers'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer sat down with Ford CEO Jim Farley on Tuesday to discuss the company's earnings, future, electric vehicles, deal with Tesla and more at Ford's headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. "I have no problem being opportunistic when it comes to advantaging my customers," Farley said. During negotiations, Farley said Tesla CEO Elon Musk was respectful, but "more because of Henry Ford than Jim Farley." The company split off its EV undertaking from the rest of its vehicles, and Ford now has three main sectors: Ford Blue for its conventional vehicles, Ford Model e for its EVs, and Ford Pro for its commercial vehicles. "We believe in American-made BlueOval city in Tennessee or Kentucky-built pick-up truck, EV pick-up truck, people will pay for that American technology."

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☆ Top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It's a new week but the recent stock market rally makes for a not-so-great set up as Jim Cramer told the Investing Club Monday evening in his weekly column. Jim and "Mad Money" are in Detroit for all things Ford (F) with CEO Jim Farley, covering everything from Ford Blue to Ford Pro to Ford Model e (electric vehicles). Bank of America adds Club stock Amazon (AMZN) to its US 1 list. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ Ford CFO sees supply disruptions easing, retail prices softening
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 15 (Reuters) - Supply-chain disruptions are easing as retail prices for vehicles are softening, a top Ford Motor (F.N) executive said on Thursday. Lawler said Ford's recent decision to join Tesla's EV charging network will not require additional capital investment on Ford's part. Owners of Ford electric vehicles will gain access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America, starting in early 2024. General Motors (GM.N) last week followed Ford's lead in joining the Tesla charging network. Lawler said Ford sees continued strength and growth in its combustion vehicles "for the next few years" as it ramps up investment in and production of electric vehicles.

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CNN —Harrison Ford is a thriving action star at 80 years old. Recalling a moment on the “Dial of Destiny” set in a new Esquire interview published Wednesday, Ford said that he intentionally brushed off the help of a gaggle of stuntmen who rushed over to assist him off a horse after he finished a horseback riding scene. “And I don’t mean that we didn’t make ambitious movies before,” he added. If I’d been less successful, I’d probably be a better parent,” he said, adding, “I accept my flaws and my failures. The “Regarding Henry” star and his current wife Calista Flockhart share son Liam, 22.

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May 31 (Reuters) - Electric vehicles may not reach cost parity with internal combustion engine vehicles until after 2030, Ford (F.N) Chief Executive Jim Farley said on Wednesday. He also predicted lower distribution costs from selling EVs online, as well as higher revenue from new software-driven digital services. Farley said Ford's software services business now has 600,000 subscribers, triple the number of a year ago. As the company expands its ability to harvest data from vehicles and drivers, offering insurance could be "a natural for Ford," he said. "Cooperation is essential," he said, especially for companies that may not have the resources to build out a full EV ecosystem.

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Ford Motor could be in for big gains ahead, according to Jefferies. Analyst Philippe Houchois upgraded the company's shares to buy from hold in a Tuesday note. The firm said Ford's recent investor event raised its confidence that the automaker has a solid plan and management that will help it close a gap with its rivals. "There is something grounded and 'back-to-basics' in Ford's strategy of focusing on its strengths." Houchois thinks the company's road map to improvement across three of its divisions — Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro — is helping the company do more with less.

☆ Monday is Ford's chance to convince Wall Street skeptics of its EV plans
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

DETROIT — Ford Motor on Monday will attempt to turn skeptics of its electric vehicle growth plans, which some Wall Street analysts have called "ambitious" and "crazy high," into believers. The automaker's CEO described the capital markets day as an opportunity to demonstrate how the strategy is "coming to life." The company is expected to run through its profit walks for its traditional "Ford Blue" and "Ford Pro" commercial businesses in addition to its "Model e" electric vehicle unit. Ford also is expected to preview its second-generation battery products and technology, which the company has said will be crucial to achieving that 8% EBIT margin. The EV business is expected to lose about $3 billion this year.

DETROIT, May 10 (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) will consolidate North American sales operations for commercial vehicles, parts and telematics services under a new brand umbrella, GM Envolve, that will compete with Ford Motor Co's (F.N) Ford Pro unit and others for revenue from business vehicle fleets. GM executives said the reorganization is aimed at making it easier for commercial fleet customers to negotiate electric and combustion vehicle purchases and sign up for services and software offerings that GM is developing to generate revenue after the vehicle sale. GM is battling with Ford and Stellantis NV for a bigger share of the commercial fleet market. Ford created its Ford Pro commercial fleet unit in May 2021, and is aiming to increase its annual revenue to $45 billion by 2025, driven in part by software-enabled services. Both Ford and GM say they are leaders in commercial fleet sales, using different definitions of the market.

☆ Ford reveals redesigned Ranger pickup with new Raptor performance model
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article F Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT2024 Ford Ranger Raptor FordDETROIT — Ford Motor on Wednesday revealed its redesigned Ranger midsize pickup truck for the U.S., including a new Raptor performance model. 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor FordFord declined to release the current average transaction price of the Ranger. The Ranger Raptor, which is powered by a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, adds to Ford's Raptor lineup that currently includes the F-150 full-size pickup and Bronco SUV. 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Ford"The mission has always been to climb the mountain to No. 2024 Ford Ranger XLT Sport FordThe Ranger fits in between Ford's compact Maverick pickup and the automaker's full-size F-150 and larger F-Series trucks.

☆ Ford posts stellar first quarter, boosted by fleet and legacy truck divisions
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

DETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday reported first-quarter results that significantly topped Wall Street's estimates, as the automaker's fleet and legacy operations outweighed growing losses in electric vehicles. Ford finance chief John Lawler said the quarter was a "peek at what's possible to generate value and growth." The company reiterated it expects full-year adjusted earnings between $9 billion and $11 billion and roughly $6 billion in adjusted free cash flow. Ford said it plans to have capital expenditures of between $8 billion and $9 billion in 2023. Ford also reconfirmed it expects to lose about $3 billion from its electric vehicle operations, known as Model e, in 2023.

Though, Ford CEO Jim Farley made it clear Tuesday that he would not price his electric vehicles purely to gain market share. But with execution improving and our patience paid for through the roughly 5% dividend yield, we are sticking by Ford. Ford expects Ford Blue to deliver full year EBIT of about $7 billion, Ford Model e to report a loss of around $3 billion, and Ford Pro's EBIT to be around $6 billion. We maintain a 2 rating on Starbucks stock for now, but expect we may soon be looking to buy shares back. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

The company for the first time broke out financial results for its Ford Blue, Ford Pro and Ford Model e units. Ford Blue earnings before interest and taxes doubled to $2.56 billion, a margin of 10.4%, and Ford Pro EBIT nearly tripled to $1.4 billion, a margin of 10.3%. For 2023, the automaker expects full-year EBIT for Ford Blue to climb slightly to $7 billion, while Ford Pro EBIT could nearly double, to almost $6 billion. Its combustion-vehicle business, Ford Blue, averaged pretax profit of $3,715 a vehicle, while the Ford Pro commercial business earned $4,053 per vehicle, based on the company's financial data. Most of the pricing improvement Ford achieved during the quarter came from the company's Ford Pro commercial vehicles.

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