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Stellantis shares declined 1.9% to $7.75 after reports surfaced that the company is quietly bringing back diesel models in Europe, marking a strategic pivot as it prepares to report full-year results.

Ford Motor closed Friday at $14.12, up 0.9%, bringing its weekly gain to about 2.3%. The stock now sits roughly 2.6% below its 52-week high of $14.50.

Ford Motor shares advanced about 1% in premarket trading Friday, trading near $14 as the stock goes ex-dividend and the company announced enhanced staff bonuses tied to quality improvements.

General Motors stock advanced Wednesday following the hiring of a new deputy CFO and a significant price target increase from Benchmark. CEO Mary Barra's share transactions were also in focus.

Tesla stock rose 3.5% to $411.11 Friday, recovering from weekly losses as executives outlined hiring for a major U.S. solar manufacturing initiative and the company launched an AI training center in China.

Dollar General shares advanced after Gordon Haskett increased its price target to $180, while investors monitor inflation data and upcoming earnings.

Legal & General shares fell 0.5% in early London trading, tracking broader insurer declines as AI disruption fears resurface. Investors await full-year results on March 11.