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Ford can’t seem to catch a break

Adam Allington Jul 26, 2017
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Ford can’t seem to catch a break

Adam Allington Jul 26, 2017
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Ford shares have been on a steady slide for the past three years now. That’s quite a remarkable place for Ford to be, especially given the company continues to put out the F-150 pickup, the hottest selling truck in the world. Shareholders don’t seem very impressed by Ford’s plans to transition into a future powered by driverless technology and electrification. Tesla by comparison has seen its market capitalization explode, despite the fact that it has yet to turn a profit.

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