GM Deals More Pickups, Sending Its Stock Higher Bill Pugliano / Getty Images News via Getty Images General Motors (NYSE: GM) is making a splash in the markets today after reporting better-than-expected first quarter earnings. GM, which beat on both the top and bottom lines, is being rewarded with a nearly 5% gain on the day, thrusting the stock to above $45 and within inches of its 52-week high.  GM experienced several pockets of strength last quarter. The automaker saw rising U.S. demand for its popular ...