In fact, seeing GM go through the process of gutting its brand portfolio must have been a major motivator in Ford's decision to shut down Mercury. The skids were greased, so to speak, and the ...

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Ford Motor (NYSE:F) stock is hitting the brakes, falling nearly 4% on Monday after Jefferies downgraded the automaker to underperform from hold. The rating cut, paired with a price target slash from ...