Ford Soars 21% in Two Days as AI Hype Spreads to Old Economy

Ford Motor Co. became the latest old-economy manufacturing company to be swept up in the hype around artificial intelligence after the 122-year-old automaker’s pivot toward energy storage sent its stock surging.

The shares extended their biggest advance in six years, climbing about 21% in two days. They gained 6.7% Thursday, to close at the highest level since July 2024, having turned positive for the year.