Will Buying General Motors Below $100 Make Investors Rich?

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General Motors (NYSE: GM) has surprised a lot of investors by posting excellent business results and generating strong gains for shareholders. But with the stock at a single-digit P/E ratio and several reasons to be excited about the next few years, could GM be a smart addition to your portfolio right now?

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 29, 2026. The video was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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