general electric

Stocks Fall After GE Results Disappoint

Another crappy day in the market as General Electric stoked concern about the health of corporate profits and the wider economy. The major indexes were at times down more than 1 percent.

Vested Interest: 
My retirement
Stock Symbol: GE GEN ELECTRIC CO Stock Price: $32.13 Todays Change: -0.24 (-0.74%)

Conglomerates Offer Protection in Rocky Markets

I just read an interesting post by Jennifer Yousfi of MoneyMorning.com on how we can find a little protection in these turbulent markets, Conglomerates.

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Long MMM and BRK
Stock Symbol: MMM 3M COMPANY Stock Price: $78.66 Todays Change: +0.80 (+1.03%)