Lofty Expectations for This American Icon

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which industrials editor/analyst Brendan Byrnes and technology editor/analyst Andrew Tonner discuss topics around the investing world.

In today's edition, Brendan goes in-depth on General Electric. What did he take away from its earnings, and how does he feel about the international conglomerate going forward?

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