Barron’s recommended Ford Motor Company/FORD on July 5th. The reason is that despite the company’s stock lagging behind General Motors by 30% and the S&P 500 by 16%, to boost the stock price, Ford only needs to reduce spending on electric vehicles, improve quality, and focus on shareholder returns. Ford plans to increase its profit margin by cutting costs by $2 billion. Ford’s electric vehicle division, Model e, has not yet turned a profit, so it must reduce spending in that division. Currently, Ford’s stock price is $4.16, with a target price of $21 given by Bank of America Securities analyst John Murphy.