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Mulally hasn't denied reports that Microsoft is courting him. His name surfaced shortly after Ballmer said in August that he would retire. The two are friends, and Mulally still has a home in the Seattle area. Ballmer even spoke with Mulally over coffee about a wide-ranging reorganization that Microsoft announced in July. Earlier this week Oracle President Mark Hurd said he's not planning to become the next Microsoft CEO. Mulally's statements drew little reaction from investors, who focused on Ford's financial results. The No. 2 U.S. automaker reported a $1.3 billion third-quarter net profit. Ford shares rose 26 cents, or 1.5 percent, to $17.78 in midday trading.
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