Finally, General Electric ( NYSE: GE.     ) was among the Dow's losers today, falling 0.7%. At a conference yesterday, CEO Jeffrey Immelt suggested that GE could spin off part of GE Capital in an effort to reduce the company's exposure to the financial markets. GE Capital recently announced that it would pay its parent a $6.5 billion dividend, freeing up more money and reducing the finance business, but that could just be the start. It was GE Capital that got GE into trouble during the financial crisis, so moves to return to GE's manufacturing roots should be seen as a good sign. 
Share:  Finally, <span class="company">General Electric</span> ( NYSE: GE.     ) was among the Dow's losers today, falling 0.7%. <span class="sent">At a conference yesterday, CEO <span class="analyst">Jeffrey Immelt</span> suggested that GE could spin off part of GE Capital in an effort to reduce the company's exposure to the financial markets.</span> GE Capital recently announced that it would pay its parent a $6.5 billion dividend, freeing up more money and reducing the finance business, but that could just be the start. It was GE Capital that got GE into trouble during the financial crisis, so moves to return to GE's manufacturing roots should be seen as a good sign. Tweet this   read full story

General Electric ( GE ) has made great progress in shrinking GE Capital, and CEO Jeff Immelt on Tuesday said the company was considering spinoffs through public offerings as a way to meet its goals. GE reported first quarter operating earnings of $4.059 billion, or 39 cents a share, increasing from $3.567 billion, or 34 cents a share, during the first quarter of 2012. GE Capital contributed profit of $1.927 billion, or 47% of the parent company's operating earnings. 
Share:  General Electric ( <span class="company">GE</span> ) has made great progress in shrinking <span class="company">GE</span> Capital, and CEO Jeff Immelt on Tuesday said the company was considering spinoffs through public offerings as a way to meet its goals. <span class="company">GE</span> reported first quarter operating earnings of $4.059 billion, or 39 cents a share, increasing from $3.567 billion, or 34 cents a share, during the first quarter of 2012. <span class="company">GE</span> Capital contributed profit of $1.927 billion, or 47% of the parent company's operating earnings. Tweet this   read full story

General Electric ( NYSE: GE) ‘s stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Stock Ratings Network.com reports. 
Share:  <span class="sent">General Electric ( NYSE: GE) ‘s stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Stock Ratings Network.com reports.</span> Tweet this   read full story

The other day my news feed sent me this article . The points that were made are directly in line with my thesis; more cash from GE Capital ($6.5 billion in 2013, after $6.4 billion in 2012), as well as a reduced reliance on the division: "This announcement is consistent with our goal to reduce the overall size of GE Capital and for it to return significant cash to GE," Immelt said in the statement 
Share:  The other day my news feed sent me this article . <span class="sent">The points that were made are directly in line with my thesis; more cash from GE Capital ($6.5 billion in 2013, after $6.4 billion in 2012), as well as a reduced reliance on the division: "This announcement is consistent with our goal to reduce the overall size of GE Capital and for it to return significant cash to GE," <span class="analyst">Immelt</span> said in the statement....</span> Ending net investment, a measure of GE Capital's size that excludes non interest bearing liabilities and cash, declined 22 percent to $402 billion as of March 31 from the beginning of 2009, according to the statement and GE regulatory filings.. Management has weathered the financial crisis well, improving their equity position even while shrinking the asset base and improving the quality of their portfolio," Steven Winoker, a Sanford C. Bernstein & Co analyst...... Management has weathered the financial crisis well, improving their equity position even while shrinking the asset base and improving the quality of their portfolio," Steven Winoker, a Sanford C. Bernstein & Co analyst... <span class="sent"> The company, the world's largest manufacturer of jet engines , will obtain 65 percent of its profit from its industrial units by 2015, compared with about 55 percent last year, <span class="analyst">Immelt</span> said in December at a meeting with analysts and investors.</span> Transportation, health care and energy, along with other manufacturing businesses, are the focus of <span class="analyst">Immelt</span>'s expansion strategy for Fairfield, Connecticut based GE. Today, Jeff <span class="analyst">Immelt</span> held a web cast, which can be reviewed right here , in which he details the majority of the company plans, including returning shareholder value. As far as I am concerned, all roads lead to increasing shareholder value while marching towards the growth of the core business segments. Tweet this   read full story

GE Capital plans to churn out even more cash than it did last year. The board of directors of General Electric's ( GE ) financial services subsidiary said on Monday it planned to pay the parent company a total of $6.5 billion in dividends during 2013, increasing from $6.4 billion during 2012. GE Capital's regular dividends are planned to be 30% of operating earnings. 
Share:  <span class="company">GE</span> Capital plans to churn out even more cash than it did last year. The board of directors of General Electric's ( <span class="company">GE</span> ) financial services subsidiary said on Monday it planned to pay the parent company a total of $6.5 billion in dividends during 2013, increasing from $6.4 billion during 2012. <span class="company">GE</span> Capital's regular dividends are planned to be 30% of operating earnings. Tweet this   read full story

The company also plans to pay $4.5 billion in special dividends back to its parent during the year. "This announcement is consistent with our goal to reduce the overall size of GE Capital and for it to return significant cash to GE," said GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt. The company added that GE will distribute some $18 billion to shareholders in 2013, including a $10 billion stock buyback.. Your Comments ( Up to 1100 characters): . 
Share:  The company also plans to pay $4.5 billion in special dividends back to its parent during the year. <span class="sent">"This announcement is consistent with our goal to reduce the overall size of GE Capital and for it to return significant cash to GE," said GE Chairman and CEO <span class="analyst">Jeff Immelt</span>.</span> The company added that GE will distribute some $18 billion to shareholders in 2013, including a $10 billion stock buyback.. Your Comments ( Up to 1100 characters): . Tweet this   read full story

General Electric Co. GE +1.43%is planning the sale of its Australian insurance unit in a deal which could fetch the New York-listed company around 300 million Australian dollars (US$307 million), according to a person with knowledge of the transaction. 
Share:  <span class="sent">General Electric Co. GE +1.43%is planning the sale of its Australian insurance unit in a deal which could fetch the New York-listed company around 300 million Australian dollars (US$307 million), according to a person with knowledge of the transaction.</span> Tweet this   read full story

Nomura Holdings Inc. has begun sounding out potential buyers for the unit, known as GE Capital Insurance, which provides consumer credit insurance to around 3 million customers throughout Australia and New Zealand. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Nomura Holdings Inc. has begun sounding out potential buyers for the unit, known as GE Capital Insurance, which provides consumer credit insurance to around 3 million customers throughout Australia and New Zealand.</span> Tweet this   read full story

JPMorgan Chase & Co. sees Cameron as a potential suitor, while William Blair & Co. said GE could even be lured by the $4.3 billion company. 
Share:  <span class="sent">JPMorgan Chase & Co. sees Cameron as a potential suitor, while William Blair & Co. said GE could even be lured by the $4.3 billion company.</span> Tweet this   read full story