Thoughts from Ford 3Q07 earnings call

Management said they are awaiting the union to ratify the new contract and then they will host a conference call to discuss how the new labor contract significantly improves the company's cost competitiveness. 

Management said the call (post ratification) could be as soon as next week.  CEO Alan Mulally is delivering a keynote at the LA auto show next week as well.  So you are probably going to be hearing a lot of "buzz" about Ford next week.    

In addition, while the headlines all talk about Ford keeping Volvo, I think they are clearly positioning it for a sale.  Sure, CEO Alan Mulally said the plan was to fix it, not sell it.  But when you start breaking out the financials (as ...

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