Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Ford Motor — The automaker jumped 2.3% after Goldman Sachs upgraded shares to buy from neutral. The firm highlighted its growing software and services and Super Duty vehicles as potential tailwinds. Disney — Shares of the media company slipped around 0.9% following a downgrade by Raymond James to market perform from outperform. Analyst Ric Prentiss believes Disney’s parks segment is coming under pressure. CVS Health – Shares rose 2% after CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that CVS is working with advisors on a strategic review of its business. Reuters first reported the news that the company is exploring options, which may include a potential breakup. Anheuser Busch InBev — The beverage maker advanced 1.5% after Citi raised its rating on shares to buy from neutral, highlighting improving margins and lower costs. The investment bank also believes Anheuser-Busch will likely announce a $1 billion share buyback program. Clorox — Shares of the household supplies company rose more than 1.5% after an upgrade to buy from hold at Jefferies. The investment firm said that Clorox was at an inflection point and should see earnings upside going forward. Alphabet — Shares rose 1.2% after Pivotal initiated coverage of Google’s parent company with a buy rating, saying that it has an “attractive …
