U.S. firms concentrate on their core assets

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $14 (New York symbol GE; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 8.7 billion; Market cap: $121.8 billion; Dividend yield: 3.4%; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.ge.com) is a leading maker of industrial machinery, including jet engines; power plant equipment; and locomotives. It also makes medical… Read More