How GE's Synchrony Swap Helps Block a Huge Tax Bill
at The Street - 9 mins ago
GE, hit with a cash tax bill of $3.2 billion when it sold the last of its NBC Universal stake, is using a different strategy to exit credit-card firm Synchrony.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), SYF: 30.52 (-0.27)
The Best Stocks in Conglomerates
Reuben Gregg Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 15, 9:15AM CST
Conglomerates go in and out of favor, with periods of mergers juxtaposed against periods of divestitures. However, there are a few names in the space that seem to make the idea of putting often disparate businesses under one roof work. The biggest...
JNJ: 99.88 (-0.39), GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
Why United Technologies' Management Thinks UTX Stock Is Undervalued
Lee Samaha, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 14, 6:44AM CST
United Technologies isn't the only company whose management believes its stock is intrinsically undervalued, but in this case, there's a sound argument to justify that belief. Furthermore, management is backing up its claim by promising to buy back...
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), UTX: 96.48 (-2.74)
13.4% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend General Electric Call (GE)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Nov 13, 5:16PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for General Electric (NYSE:GE) on October 5th, 2015 at $26.71. In approximately 1 month, General Electric has returned 13.37% as of today's recent price of $30.28.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
GE, Sumitomo To Discuss Sale Of Japan Leasing Unit
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Nov 13, 3:26PM CST
General Electric (GE) is reportedly closer to selling its Japan leasing unit, part of a broader effort begun this year to shed the bulk of its GE Capital finance segment and focus on industrial businesses. The conglomerate will likely enter...
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), SMFG: 8.08 (-0.08), SYF: 30.52 (-0.27)
Commercial Distribution Finance Finances Growth for Nation's Largest Boat Dealer, MarineMax
M2 - Fri Nov 13, 10:28AM CST
Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), a business of GE Capital, announced today it has extended its financing program with MarineMax (NYSE: HZO), the nation's largest boat dealer, through 2018. CDF has provided an increase in the facility of $260 million with a three-year term, which supplies MarineMax with the flexible financing needed to help the company reach its goals for growth.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), HZO: 14.87 (-0.14)
GE Stock Higher on Synchrony Share Exchange
at The Street - Fri Nov 13, 9:41AM CST
GE stock is increasing after the company announced the final stock exchange ratio related to the spin-off of Synchrony Financial (SYF).
GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
GE Announces Final Exchange Ratio Of 1.0505 For Synchrony Exchange Offer
M2 - Fri Nov 13, 5:00AM CST
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the final exchange ratio in connection with its previously announced offer to exchange GE common stock for common stock of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) presently owned by GE.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), SYF: 30.52 (-0.27)
Boeing Supplier Rolls-Royce Warns Amid GE, UTX Push
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Nov 12, 3:30PM CST
Boeing (BA) and Airbus (EADSY) engine supplier Rolls-Royce warned yet again of a grimmer profit outlook Thursday, amid strong competition from General Electric (GE) and United Technologies' (UTX) Pratt & Whitney. Rolls-Royce said full-year profit in...
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), UTX: 96.48 (-2.74), BA: 142.59 (+0.05)
Jim Cramer -- General Electric Has Earned Its New High
at The Street - Thu Nov 12, 10:36AM CST
General Electric is shedding its financials businesses and growing market share -- plus it's well-managed. Jim Cramer said there's a reason the stock is hitting a 52-week high.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), SPY: 202.54 (-2.30), UTX: 96.48 (-2.74)
GE APPOINTS FOUR NEW COMPANY OFFICERS
M2 - Thu Nov 12, 10:33AM CST
GE [NYSE:GE] announced today the appointment of four new Company officers. Effective December 1, GE will have 195 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or critical technology or functional roles.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
GE's Enhanced Input/Output Device Packs Industry-Leading Features into Smallest Footprint Available Today
M2 - Thu Nov 12, 10:33AM CST
GE's Automation & Controls solutions (NYSE: GE) today launched its new, enhanced RSTi-EP input/output (I/O) device, providing a new combination of performance and maintainability in a minimal footprint. The modular, flexible, high-density solution offers industry-leading I/O connectivity and usability in a footprint smaller than any other I/O device available today.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
Jim Cramer -- Don't Overreact to Latest News on Rolls-Royce, Freshpet
at The Street - Thu Nov 12, 10:00AM CST
Although negative comments are coming from Rolls-Royce, and weak results from Freshpet, it's too big a leap to think those companies' issues apply to their rivals, Cramer said.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), FRPT: 6.28 (unch), UTX: 96.48 (-2.74), BUFF: 19.03 (+1.93)
GE Appoints Four New Company Officers
Business Wire - Thu Nov 12, 8:27AM CST
GE [NYSE:GE] announced today the appointment of four new Company officers. Effective December 1, GE will have 195 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or critical technology or functional roles.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market 2015-2025: 10 Year Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment
M2 - Thu Nov 12, 3:46AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vhj26g/vital_signs) has announced the addition of the "Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market : Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.5% and 9.2% in terms of value and volume, respectively, during the projected period The study demonstrates the market dynamics and trends in all the seven regions, which are expected to influence the current nature and future status of the vital signs monitoring devices market over the forecast period. This Future Market Insights report examines the global vital signs monitoring devices market for the period 2015-2025. The primary objective of the report is to offer updates on the growth of the vital signs monitoring devices market and the expanding applications of vital signs monitoring devices globally. Patient monitoring is part of patient care in emergency rooms, operating rooms, intensive care units and critical care settings. Patient monitoring devices is the parent market of vital signs monitoring devices. Patient monitoring devices include devices used for monitoring vital signs, hemodynamic, neurologic and brain functions. Vital signs monitoring devices are used in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centres and home care settings. The patient monitoring devices market was valued at approximately US$ 5 Bn in 2014. The global vital signs monitoring devices market accounted for more than 50% share of the global patient monitoring devices market in 2014. Vital signs monitoring devices are used in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centres and home care settings. End uses of vital signs monitoring devices are described in detail, with regard to the value and volume share held by each end use segment in each of the seven regions. Key Segments Covered By Product Type - Monitors - Low Acuity Monitors - Mid Acuity Monitors - High Acuity Monitors - Temperature Measurement Devices - Liquid-Filled Thermometers - Digital Thermometers - Infrared Thermometers - Blood Pressure Measurement Devices - Sphygmomanometers - Automated Blood Pressure Monitors - Standalone Pulse Oximeters By End Use - Hospitals - Clinics - Ambulatory Surgical Centres - Home Care Settings By Mount Type - Standalone - Portable Key Companies - CAS Medical Systems, Inc. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - General Electric Co. - Masimo Corporation - Mindray Medical International Limited - Covidien Public Limited - Nihon Kohden Corporation - Smiths Group plc - Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA - SunTech Medical, Inc. - Welch Allyn, Inc. - Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. - ContecMedical Systems Co., Ltd Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 3. Executive Summary 4. Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market Overview 5. Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market Analysis and Forecast By Product Type 6. Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market Analysis and Forecast By Mount Type 7. Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market Analysis and Forecast By End Use 8. Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market Analysis and Forecast By Region 9. Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market: Competitive Landscape For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vh...ital_signs
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), MASI: 41.14 (-0.25), CASM: 1.27 (unch), MR: 26.64 (+0.01)
GE Launches Its Automation & Controls Solution Platform to Bring the Benefits of the Industrial Internet to Power Industries
M2 - Thu Nov 12, 3:05AM CST
With the acquisition of Alstom, GE (NYSE: GE) strategically paired its rich legacy in technology leadership with Alstom's 40 years of domain expertise to form its new Automation & Controls solution platform. GE's Automation & Controls solutions, which was unveiled today, enables customers to connect their machines, data and people for better, faster, safer and more reliable performance. The comprehensive portfolio of automation and controls solutions provides the foundation to enable the collection of data from assets and processes and helps customers leverage that data to derive actionable insights.
GE: 30.28 (+0.12)
Macy’s Inc. Dives and General Electric Climbs on a Down Day for Stocks
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Nov 11, 5:11PM CST
Despite crossing into positive territory three times in today's session, stocks ended the day lower. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both lost 0.3%, keeping both indexes within one percentage point of where they started the...
GE: 30.28 (+0.12), M: 39.10 (-1.72)