Cboe Europe • EUR Ford Motor Co (FMC1D.XD) Follow Compare 9.57 -0.29 (-2.98%) At close: December 16 at 4:44:30 PM GMT+1 All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Netflix, Ford, Biogen: Trending tickers Morning Brief anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith discuss Wall Street's latest stock analyst recommendations. Loop Capital downgraded Netflix (NFLX) stock to Hold from Buy while raising the price target to $950 per share, arguing the stock is approaching fair value. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer analysts raised their price target to $1,065 per share, highlighting the company's expansion into live events. Ford (F) shares declined after Jefferies downgraded the automaker to Underperform from Hold. The firm cited several challenges, including inventory overhang and strategic complexities surrounding its European business operations. Additionally, Stifel analysts reduced Biogen's (BIIB) rating to Hold from Buy, noting an absence of clinical catalysts for the upcoming year. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Angel Smith SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment at Trump Event (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Donald Trump announced that SoftBank Group Corp. planned to invest $100 billion in the US over the next four years during an event alongside Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son on Monday.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxHow California Sees the World, and ItselfLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next Year“He’s doing this because he feels very optimistic about our country since the election,” Trump said, adding Nasdaq Closes at Record High; Dow Falls Ahead of Fed Meeting The Nasdaq Composite closed at an all-time high Monday while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell a Ford Stock Skids: Jefferies Sounds Alarm on Inventory Glut and EV Gamble Analysts slash Ford's rating and price target, warning of challenges that could stall investor returns. Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Markets Await This Week's Fed Decision US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher after midday Monday as traders awaited the Federal Re Ford Stock Falls After Jefferies Analyst Downgrade Ford Motor shares fell Monday after analysts at Jefferies downgraded the stock, pointing to inventory issues. Ford Stock Is Falling. Why This Analyst Now Says to Sell Shares. Jefferies downgrades shares of auto maker Ford Motor to Underperform from Hold. It keeps a Hold rating on GM stock. Ford EV Battery Joint Venture Secures $9.63 Billion Loan From US Energy Department Ford Motor's (F) joint venture with South Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK On secured Ford down after Jefferies downgrade stock to ‘underperform’ Investing.com -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were down more than 3% before the opening bell on Monday, after Jefferies downgraded the American carmaker to "underperform" from "hold" on concerns over inventory build-up, strategic uncertainty in Europe, and a widening gap between warranty provisions and cash outflows. US finalizes $9.63 billion loan for Ford, SK On joint battery venture WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Energy Department on Monday said it has finalized a $9.63 billion loan to a joint venture of Ford Motor and South Korean battery maker SK On to help finance construction of three new battery manufacturing plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. The low-cost government loan for the BlueOval SK joint venture is the largest ever from the government's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program. SK On is the battery unit of energy group SK Innovation. Hagerty: Gen X, older millennials are driving a shift from muscle cars to modern classics Classic car insurer Hagerty Inc. is out with its highly watched Bull Market List for 2025, outlining the enthusiast vehicles the insurer thinks are undervalued and could appreciate in the near to medium term. The verdict: Cars from the '80s, '90s, and early aughts are now coveted. A New Potential Thorn in Ford's Side Just when Ford and its competitors didn't need any more unpredictability over profits, potential tariffs could be the next speed bump. These factors could drive the auto industry in 2025: CarGurus analyst CarGurus Director of Industry Insights & Analytics Kevin Roberts joins Market Domination to discuss his outlook on the auto industry in 2025. Roberts highlighted affordability as the primary trend in the auto industry throughout 2024. For consumers, he explains, "It really came down to high vehicle prices and interest rates at multi-decade highs, really kind of increas[ing] those multi-payments for consumers, and that led to kind of trickle-down effects for the greater industry." Regarding the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on the US auto industry, Roberts notes that "much is uncertain right now." He emphasizes that the fallout would highly depend on when the tariffs go into effect and which countries are impacted. "I think if there's forewarning, the auto industry is very adaptable and can move around and kind of reallocate resources," Roberts says. "But if it goes into immediate effect, that's where it would be a little bit more disruptive for the industry." Regarding the incoming Trump administration's considerations to remove EV tax credits, he notes that they currently help support affordability for both new and used electric vehicles, and if removed, it could represent "a headwind for the industry in 2025." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Angel Smith Classic cars: Hagerty CEO talks vehicles to increase in value in 2025 Classic vehicle insurance provider Hagerty (HGTY) released Bull Market List for 2025, which outlines a premier list of classic and collector cars expected to increase the most in value in the coming year. Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty sits down with Josh Lipton and Pras Subramanian on Asking for a Trend to expand more upon the drivers in the classic car market and what type of vehicles collectors are actively seeking out. "On the list this year is a car that surprised me, but it emerged from the data, which is not a Ford (F) Bronco — it's a Bronco II. It was the next... version of these, small not a lot of love shown... kind of maligned in its day," Hagerty explains. "But, now again, younger generation, they want in in the car world but they want something they can afford and they want to play along." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan After a Lousy 2024, Can Ford Stock Turn Around its Fortunes in 2025? Given the EV division losses, ongoing warranty and cost issues, and heightened competition, it might be difficult for F stock to win back investors in 2025. Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade Ford Motor Company (F) closed the most recent trading day at $10.41, moving -1.42% from the previous trading session. These factors are driving auto inflation The November Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed an uptick in auto inflation, with both new and used car prices showing month-over-month increases. Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian delves into the key factors driving this rise in automotive pricing pressures. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith GM's Cruise robotaxi exit a result of 'serious problems' from scaling too fast and continued high costs General Motors pulled the plug on its Cruise robotaxi business on Tuesday night, a move marking a dramatic step back in its autonomous ambitions that began eight years ago. Where Will Rivian Automotive Stock Be in 3 Years? The little electric vehicle maker still has a lot to prove. Inventory management key amid EV uncertainty, affordability woes, experts say Automakers might struggle to manage inventories as federal support for electric vehicle purchases could change with the new administration.