Stock Movers General Motors Gains, Coca Cola Rises, RTX Higher on Profit Outlook
Oct 21, 2025
General Motors sees a significant stock surge after upgrading its full-year outlook, driven by strong truck sales and eased tariffs. Coca Cola impresses with better-than-expected sales growth, indicating strong consumer demand despite price hikes. RTX shines with a raised profit outlook and robust earnings, showcasing momentum in both commercial aerospace and military sectors. These market movers highlight a dynamic economic landscape full of surprises.
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GM Ups Outlook On Truck Demand And Tariff Relief
- General Motors raised its full-year EPS outlook and beat estimates driven by strong pickup truck demand and price increases.
- Management also cited tariff mitigation and a shift to dial back EV investments as reasons for improved performance.
GM Shifts Investment Focus And Passes Costs
- GM highlighted dialing back EV investments and passing cost increases onto buyers as part of its strategy.
- Those moves, combined with tariff mitigation, helped lift investor confidence and guidance.
Coca‑Cola Sales Rise Fueled By Sugar‑Free Demand
- Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected organic sales with sugar-free and Diet Coke products gaining traction.
- The company raised prices and saw consumers accept higher costs despite weakness in dairy and juice from capacity constraints.