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General Motors (GM) rose 2.77% to $87.22 in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.06% gain. However, the stock has declined 4.81% over the past month, underperforming its sector's 7.67% gain. GM is expected to report EPS of $3.37 (up 20.36% YoY) with revenue of $48.22 billion (down 0.77% YoY). The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 6.38, trading at a discount to its industry average of 18.64.
Blossom Chevrolet is offering an extra 5% dealer discount off MSRP on new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2500 trucks, reaching up to $4,000 in savings. The dealership explains that dealer discounts and factory rebates are separate reductions that stack together for qualifying buyers, with over 40 new Silverados currently in stock at their east-side Indianapolis location.
Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles (2024-2026 model years) due to an electrical wiring defect that could cause loss of propulsion and affect critical systems like headlights and air conditioning. Owners will be notified by mail starting August 31, 2026, with repairs expected to be available by March 2027 at no cost. The recall affects approximately 1% of the recalled vehicles.
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Zacks highlights strong stock performance from its various rating systems and portfolios. Accelerant gained 53.7% after a Zacks Rank upgrade, while Shopify and Broadridge Financial gained 28.8% and 19.5% respectively over 12 weeks. General Mills climbed 22.9% as investors favored dividend stocks amid market volatility. The article demonstrates the effectiveness of Zacks' research methodologies across multiple portfolio strategies despite economic headwinds including sticky inflation and slowing consumer confidence.
3M achieved a 24.9% adjusted operating margin in Q2 2026 through restructuring and productivity gains, with expectations for 70-80 basis points margin expansion in 2026. However, rising tariffs, oil prices, and PFAS exit costs are pressuring margins. The company is shifting focus to supply-chain redesign and AI-driven tools for longer-term transformation.