Why Ford Stock Is Up Big Today

Why Ford Stock Is Up Big Today

Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) were moving higher on Friday, amid a broad-based market rally following the release of better-than-expected May employment figures. The figures add to other signs that the economy might be starting to recover -- just in time for several important new-product launches from Ford. As of 1:45 p.m. EDT, Ford's shares were up about 13.8% from Thursday's closing price.