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GM shares rev higher on strong outlook

General Motors shares gained more than 8% on its upbeat outlook for 2024. Q4 new profit rose 5.2%. IGTV financial analyst Angeline Ong looks at what else is cheering investors.

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Upbeat outlook for 2024

General Motors (GM) recently shared its financial earnings and the future looks bright for the company. Although their pre-tax profit for the last quarter was lower, overall, things are looking up. In fact, there's even a possibility that GM will be able to give more money back to its shareholders. This positive news has caused the company's stock to rise by 6.9%.

Exciting news for GM investors

Investors are really excited about GM's positive outlook for 2024 and the potential for increased returns on their investments. They responded enthusiastically to the news, which is evident from the rise in GM's stock price. You can see this increase visually in a chart that shows the movement of GM's shares on the IG trading platform.

Looking at the hourly chart of GM's stock, it's clear that there was an immediate and substantial increase following the release of the earnings report. This visual representation really gives you a sense of the market's positive reaction to GM's financials and their optimistic future plans.

To sum it up, GM's earnings report shows that the company is heading in a positive direction. Despite a slight dip in pre-tax profit for the last quarter, the news of potential increased returns for shareholders has boosted investor confidence and caused a significant spike in GM's stock price. You can see this upward movement clearly on the hourly chart, which demonstrates the impact of the positive results.

All in all, things are looking promising for GM and it's no wonder the investors are feeling optimistic.

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