Ford stock price set for spotlight after BYD battery talks report as markets reopen Tuesday
New York, Jan 17, 2026, 07:02 ET — Market closed.
- Ford shares ended Friday at $13.60, slipping 1.5%.
- A report revealed Ford is negotiating with China’s BYD over batteries for hybrid vehicles, stirring political backlash.
- U.S. markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving Tuesday as the day to watch for fresh trading activity.
Ford Motor shares slipped 1.5% on Friday and may remain under scrutiny next week following reports that the automaker is negotiating with China’s BYD over batteries for hybrid vehicles. The talks sparked backlash from White House trade adviser Peter Navarro. (Reuters)
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