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Forget General Electric Co. Stock; Honeywell International Is a Better Value
The dramatic 44% fall of General Electric's (NYSE: GE) share price this year is undoubtedly starting to tempt value investors into the stock. But on a risk/reward basis, I think Honeywell....
Better Buy: Raytheon Company vs. Honeywell
Raytheon and Honeywell are two well-run industrial titans worthy of consideration for any long-term portfolio. But both stocks have also enjoyed a considerable run-up in recent years, and neither....
Why the Dogs of the Dow Look Doomed for 2017
The Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have had an incredibly strong 2017, with gains of 22% pushing the average above the 24,000 mark recently. That's been good news for many investors, but....
3 Embarrassingly Low Dividend Stocks
A really, truly mouth-watering dividend -- say, a double-digit yield -- is a thing of real beauty for an investor. Too bad none of these stocks have one, and they ought to be ashamed of....
Why General Electric Company Stock Slumped 9.3% in November
General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) stock fell 9.3% in November, compounding a disappointing year for investors. In a nutshell, GE's investor update on Nov. 13 failed to demonstrate that a quick....
Will 3M Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Some companies are known by just a handful of products, and for many people, 3M (NYSE: MMM) will forever be associated with the Post-It Note. Yet the company goes well beyond consumer products....
GE Stock Can Fly Higher, Powered by Jet Engines
Shares of General Electric (NYSE: GE) have plummeted by more than 40% this year, as the industrial conglomerate has slashed its earnings guidance and cut its dividend in half. Plenty of ink has....
How Dividend Investors Can Thrive Despite Cuts
Industrial titan General Electric (NYSE: GE) recently slashed its dividend in half, marking its second dividend cut since the financial crisis. As General Electric's previous dividend wasn't well....
Big Winners From President Trump's Trade Mission to China
President Trump's plans to readdress the trade deficit got a boost from his trade mission to China, with Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announcing around $250 billion in trade deals for U.S....
Will 3M Split Its Stock in 2018?
3M (NYSE: MMM) is one of the most wide-ranging conglomerates among the 30 stocks of the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI). Many investors know 3M for its office supply products, but the....
Volvo Up Big on a Massive Deal With Uber
Shares of Volvo popped this morning on the news that the company is selling 24,000 vehicles to Uber starting in early 2019. In today's episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill talks with Jason Moser....
The Key to General Electric's Stock Prospects
It's hard to understate the importance of General Electric Co.'s (NYSE: GE) power segment for investors. It's long been the company's core business, and given that CEO John Flannery's plans are to....
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is a Joke of an Index, and Here's the Data to Prove It
For 121 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has arguably been the world's most followed stock index. After all, it's the second-oldest stock market index behind the Dow....
How Safe Is General Electric Company's New Dividend?
General Electric Company's (NYSE: GE) previous annual dividend of $0.96 per share has been reduced to $0.48, but is even this payout sustainable? The reason for the cut was that earnings and cash....
Ask a Fool: Why Did General Electric Cut Its Dividend, and Are My Other Dividend Stocks Safe?
General Electric (NYSE: GE) cut its dividend in half in order to save money. The company hasn't been making enough money to cover its dividend recently, and the cut will save GE more than $4....
These 3 Stocks Might as Well Not Even Be in the Dow Jones Industrials
The Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have had a strong 2017, adding to their gains over the past nine years and rewarding those investors who stuck with the stock market in the aftermath of....
GE Is Ditching 2 of Its Units: Why It Won't Matter to Investors
When General Electric (NYSE: GE) CEO John Flannery presented the company's investor update on Nov. 13, the stock market didn't take it well. It sent GE shares below $19, lower than they'd been....
Is It Time to Buy General Electric Company Stock?
On Monday, U.S. industrial giant General Electric (NYSE: GE) held an investor day event at which new CEO John Flannery unveiled his strategy for the company. The stakes were high, as GE released a....
Is General Electric Poised to Become the Dow's 2018 Comeback Story?
Investors in General Electric (NYSE: GE) have endured an abysmal 2017, seeing their stock plunge 40% so far this year in light of terrible business conditions, a change in management, and a 50%....
Why General Electric Company's Shares Plunged Again on Tuesday
Shares of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) fell as much as 8.2% in trading on Tuesday, continuing a plunge in the stock this week. Tuesday's drop was driven by RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray's....
Why General Electric, TransEnterix, and Petrobras Slumped Today
The stock market lost ground on Tuesday, but the declines were once again modest as major benchmarks clawed their way back from more severe drops earlier in the session. Uncertainty in Washington....
5 Key Conclusions From General Electric Company's Investor Update
On Monday, General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) CEO John Flannery finally updated investors on his strategic plan for the company, and by now, most investors will know that it involves cutting the....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks seesawed between negative and positive territory on Monday, with investors still trying to foresee the future of tax legislation, and company-specific news dominating the headlines. ....
Why General Electric's Shares Dropped 8% Today
Shares of industrial giant General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) dropped as much as 8.2% in trading Monday after the company announced a dividend reduction and reduced guidance. Shares slipped....
General Electric Slashes Dividend in Half: 3 Reasons It's Not All Bad News
Well, the hammer finally dropped. General Electric (NYSE: GE) has cut its dividend by 50%, from $0.24 per share to $0.12. And the percentage isn't the only thing that's huge about the news.This is....