GM · General Motors Co.
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That leaves signs in both directions for GM. Sales were ahead of the market's estimate, but operating profit and profit per share came in below the bank's forecasts, partly because truck discounts lowered prices. GM says its trucks kept sales steady despite rivals' discounts, and its own discounts were below those used during past model changes. Planned inventory also supports the business. The new trucks and possible software sales could help later, but those gains are not shown in these results.