General Motors will transfer its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq on Nov. 17, ending a relationship dating to 1911 as the Detroit automaker emphasizes autonomous driving, artificial intelligence and software technology.
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General Motors announced Tuesday that it will move its common stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq next month, ending a relationship that began 115 years ago as the Detroit automaker seeks to highlight its growing investments in vehicle technology and software.
The company said its shares will continue trading on the NYSE through Nov. 16 before beginning trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on Nov. 17. GM will retain its existing ticker symbol, GM, and shareholders will not need to take any action.
According to the company’s Oct. 27 announcement, the transfer reflects its evolving business strategy and emphasis on technology-driven growth.
“GM’s customer-focused, technology-driven strategy is creating value for our stockholders, making Nasdaq a natural home for our listing as we grow,” said Paul Jacobson, GM executive vice president and chief financial officer. “We’re grateful for our long-standing partnership with the New York Stock Exchange and its remarkable legacy.”
The move will make GM the first major traditional automaker listed on Nasdaq, joining an exchange known for technology companies including Tesla, Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft.
GM’s board approved the transfer Oct. 26, according to a regulatory filing. Nasdaq has approved the company’s listing.
The switch also makes GM eligible for potential inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, which tracks 100 of the largest nonfinancial companies listed on the exchange. Inclusion is not automatic and would depend on the index’s eligibility requirements and selection process.
Membership could expose GM to additional investment from index-tracking funds, although the company has not guaranteed that the transfer will result in increased demand for its shares.
The announcement comes as GM expands its investments in autonomous driving systems, artificial intelligence and vehicle software.
According to Reuters, the automaker has been developing technology designed to support hands-free and eventually eyes-off driving while creating new revenue opportunities through digital services.
GM is also developing a new vehicle computing platform intended to integrate automated driving capabilities, software updates and subscription-based features.
Those initiatives form part of a broader transformation among traditional automakers, which increasingly compete on software capabilities, advanced driver assistance systems and connected vehicle services alongside conventional measures such as vehicle sales and manufacturing efficiency.
GM continues to manufacture gasoline-powered vehicles and electric models under its Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac brands.
The company faces growing competition from electric vehicle manufacturers and Chinese automakers developing lower-cost vehicles with advanced software capabilities.
Moving to Nasdaq does not change GM’s business operations or financial obligations. The company will remain subject to applicable Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements and Nasdaq’s listing standards.
However, the transfer places GM among companies that have increasingly emphasized technology and digital services when presenting their businesses to investors.
Walmart transferred its listing to Nasdaq in December 2025, while Palantir Technologies made a similar move in 2024. Hilton has also announced plans to switch exchanges.
GM’s departure carries historical significance for the NYSE.
The automaker first listed on the exchange in 1911, when the automobile industry was still emerging as a major force in American manufacturing.
GM’s original shares were delisted in 2009 after the company entered bankruptcy protection during the financial crisis. The reorganized company returned to the NYSE through an initial public offering in November 2010.
The planned November transfer will therefore conclude a relationship spanning 115 years, although GM was not continuously listed throughout that period.
Investors responded positively to Tuesday’s announcement.
GM shares closed Oct. 27 at approximately $80.54, gaining 5.5% during the session. The company had a market capitalization of more than $64 billion around the time of the announcement.
The share-price increase coincided with the listing announcement, although stock movements can reflect multiple factors beyond a company’s choice of exchange.
For existing GM shareholders, the immediate effect will be administrative rather than operational. Their holdings will remain intact, the ticker symbol will remain unchanged, and trading is expected to continue without interruption when the listing transfers.
For GM, the move reflects its effort to position a longstanding American automobile manufacturer within an increasingly technology-focused investment market.
The company is scheduled to complete its final NYSE trading session Nov. 16 and begin its next chapter as a Nasdaq-listed automaker the following morning.
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