Why Regulators May Be Eyeing Your Insurer Like a Bank by The Associated Press Jun 4th 2013 6:42AM Federal regulators have proposed that a group of firms that aren't banks be deemed potential threats to the financial system that need stricter government oversight.
GE Halts Financing to Gun Shops Following Sandy Hook by Reuters Apr 25th 2013 6:09AM General Electric discovered it was financing a small number of firearm purchases in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shootings and has moved to stop future loans.
GE Profit Rises on Higher Jet-Engine Sales, Sale of NBC by Reuters Apr 19th 2013 7:51AM GE reported a first-quarter profit in line with Wall Street's expectations on Friday, as the conglomerate sold more jet engines and shed its stake in NBC Universal.
GE Seeks to Grow Energy Business with $3.1B Bid for Lufkin by The Associated Press Apr 8th 2013 9:53AM GE plans to further expand its holdings in the energy industry by buying oilfield-services provider Lufkin Industries for about $2.98 billion.