The well-publicized problems battering the U.S. auto industry failed to dampen enthusiasm for General Motors Corp. shares in the third quarter, with the world's largest automobile maker holding its position as 2006's top performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average -- with a staggering 71% gain.

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http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Stor...44}&siteId=mktw

That's outstanding news. Now, whether or not this has been influenced solely by the possible Renault/Nissan merger remains to be seen. If the merger talks do indeed fall through, let us see if the stock continues its gain. If it does continue to rise, it shows the American consumers that stockholders have real confidence in the company's future...something that people at this website have had for a long time.

Edited October 2, 200619 yr by Cadillacfan

Good article.