Four years after its controversial taxpayer-funded bailout, General Motors' (GM -1.45%) turnaround looks like it's finally hitting its stride. But there's still a good chance that GM won't be able to emulate Ford's (F -2.35%) success. In this video, Motley Fool analyst John Rosevear explains some of the risks that could affect GM stock -- and explains clearly what to keep an eye on in coming quarters.
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Is General Motors a Risky Stock?
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GM isn't the most risky stock on the market, but it's still a turnaround story, and that turnaround could still go off the rails. Here's what to look out for.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a Senior Contributing Motley Fool Auto Analyst covering publicly traded companies in the auto industry and issues affecting the global economy. John is a former CNBC reporter covering electric vehicle makers and the future of the auto industry. He also spent several years at Fidelity Investments in various communications and investor education roles. He holds a B.A. in Government from Cornell University. Fun fact: John once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch's office — and yes, Lynch was there at the time!
Motley Fool contributor John Rosevear owns shares of Ford and General Motors. Follow him on Twitter at @jrosevear. The Motley Fool recommends Ford and General Motors. The Motley Fool owns shares of Ford. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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