Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus
Ford shares fell 0.8% to $13.44 premarket Tuesday after reports of rescue financing talks with bankrupt supplier First Brands Group. First Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 in September, has about $190 million left and is shutting some North American operations. Automakers are reportedly considering advance payments for parts to keep supply lines open. No comment from Ford, GM, or First Brands.