Below is a long-term dividend history chart for GE, which the report stressed as being of key importance.

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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for GE, which can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend with approx. 3.4% annualized yield is likely to continue.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of GE vs.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of WIRE, versus GE and SI.

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