Shares of General Motors (GM) soared 5.02% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following positive remarks from analysts and the company's expansion initiatives.
Jim Cramer, a prominent market analyst, expressed confidence in GM, stating, "I don't think GM's earnings are about to collapse." He highlighted the company's strong earnings prospects, with its stock trading at a compelling valuation of 4.6 times next year's earnings estimates.
Additionally, GM is actively pursuing growth opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving sectors. The company recently hired a former Google executive to spearhead its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, signaling its commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the automotive industry.
Furthermore, GM announced a partnership with Sycamore Partners, aiming to expand its presence in the Middle East and capitalize on the region's growing EV market. The company also secured significant funding from investors like the Al-Futtaim Family Office, bolstering its financial position and enabling further investments in research and development, as well as overseas operations.