F is trading at $14.40 (+5.38%) after Ford announced it is taking full ownership of two Kentucky EV battery plants and secured a $3.805 billion DOE loan.

  • The move extends a recent rally fueled by the company’s push for tighter control over its EV battery strategy and supply chain.
  • Broader market sentiment is also supportive, with major U.S. indices opening higher on easing geopolitical tensions.