General Motors Company (GM) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $3.06 billion. On a per-share basis, the Detroit-based company said it had net income of $2.68.

General Motors Co. reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst estimates, driving its stock up 3% in early trading. The automaker's strong performance was fueled by robust revenue growth and improved profitability.

Mueller Industries Inc. (MLI) on Tuesday reported profit of $168.7 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Collierville, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $1.48. The copper,

The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.56 per share. The paint and coatings maker posted revenue of $6.16 billion in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts.

The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.26 per share. The medical laboratory operator posted revenue of $2.49 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts.

Polaris Inc. (PII) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $27.7 million. On a per-share basis, the Medina, Minnesota-based company said it had profit of 49 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and amortization costs,