GM Shares Climb 1.51% on Strategic Deals, Ranked 272nd in $370M Volume

General Motors (GM) closed 2025-08-14 with a 1.51% increase, trading a volume of $0.37 billion, ranking 272nd in the market. The stock's performance was influenced by strategic partnerships aimed at navigating trade challenges and reducing costs.

GM announced a joint venture with Hyundai to co-develop four vehicle models, including a compact SUV, car, pickup, and midsize pickup, targeting high-demand segments in Central and South America and North American commercial markets. The collaboration is expected to leverage shared manufacturing capabilities and scale, potentially lowering production costs. Analysts suggest the partnership could accelerate market entry while balancing regional supply chain demands.

Additionally, GM secured a multiyear supply agreement with Texas-based Noveon Magnetics for rare earth magnets, critical for electric and hybrid vehicle motors. This move aims to reduce dependency on foreign materials amid fluctuating tariff environments. Noveon, the sole U.S. producer of sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnets, will support GM’s full-size SUV and truck production. The agreement complements GM’s existing relationship with MP Materials, further diversifying its magnet supply chain for EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles.

A strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a total return of 31.52% over 365 days, with a 1-day return of 0.98%. The approach captured short-term momentum but remained volatile, achieving 7.02% in June 2023 and -4.20% in September 2022. The results reflect a positive trend for traders seeking brief opportunities amid market fluctuations.