Ford stock price slips on First Brands supplier rescue talks as investors eye Feb. 10 earnings
Ford shares fell 0.8% after reports the company is in talks to support bankrupt supplier First Brands, which has begun winding down some North American operations and warned of tight cash flow. The Financial Times said Ford and GM may pay upfront for parts to keep supply lines running. General Motors shares dropped 1.7%. First Brands supplies key components for Ford’s F-150 and other vehicles.