F shares edge up as lawmaker probes CATL battery plans ahead of earnings
New York, Jan 29, 2026, 11:28 EST — Regular session
- Ford shares ticked up roughly 0.5%, reaching $13.90 in late morning trading.
- A U.S. lawmaker challenged Ford over its battery plans tied to CATL and whether they qualify for tax credits.
- Investors are eyeing Ford’s Feb. 10 quarterly update for clues on its battery and energy-storage strategy.
Ford Motor shares edged up 0.5% to $13.90 in late morning New York trading on Thursday, finding footing after a flurry of Washington scrutiny over its China-related battery strategy. The stock fluctuated between $13.80 and $13.98.
The scrutiny is crucial as Ford aims to establish U.S. supply chains for lithium iron phosphate, or LFP, cells—a cheaper battery type…
