Inside GE's $100 Billion Wipeout

Inside GE's $100 Billion Wipeout

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The video discusses the challenges faced by GE, focusing on investor confidence, potential dividend cuts, and the company's strategic decisions. It highlights the possibility of a dividend cut and its impact on stock prices, as well as the broader issues related to GE's business model and past investments. The discussion also touches on the conglomerate model's viability and the power business's struggles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is one of the main concerns for GE that might be addressed on Monday?

Hiring more employees

Expanding into new markets

Cutting the dividend

Increasing production

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How might investors react if GE decides to cut the dividend?

They might sell their shares immediately.

They could lose all confidence in GE.

The stock price might increase.

They would demand a change in leadership.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is one of the reasons for GE's current financial issues?

High employee turnover

Lack of innovation

Poorly timed investments in various markets

Overinvestment in technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which business acquisition is mentioned as a challenge for GE?

IBM's software unit

Siemens' healthcare division

Alstom's energy business

Tesla's automotive division

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a broader issue GE is facing according to the transcript?

The effectiveness of the conglomerate model

The rise of new competitors

The decline in global markets

The need for more sustainable practices