Last week, Ford (F +0.08%) reported a strong $1.6 billion net profit for the first quarter. But could that number have been even stronger? In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear takes you deeper into the story -- and shows how Ford is wisely trading some profits now for bigger growth in the future.
Ford Invests Big for Future Growth
By John Rosevear – Apr 29, 2013 at 9:00PM
NYSE: F
Ford Motor Company
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Ford reported strong first-quarter profits last week. They could have been even stronger -- but Ford has boosted its investments with an eye toward bigger things.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.