Ford's 1st-Quarter Earnings: A Preview

By John Rosevear – Apr 21, 2013 at 10:55PM

NYSE: F

Ford Motor Company

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$47B

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(1.06%) $0.12

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$11.96

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Ford is set to report first-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Here's a look at what to expect.

Ford (F 1.06%) has been on a roll at home lately, but challenges overseas have weighed on profits -- and on Ford's stock. Did that change in the first quarter? In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear looks at what to expect when the Blue Oval reports its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

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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.

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