1 Dividend Giant's Big Move

The following video is from Friday's Motley Fool Money roundtable discussion, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Charly Travers, James Early, and Jason Moser break down the biggest investing stories of the week.

In a letter to shareholders, General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt said the company will return $18 billion to shareholders in buybacks and dividends. What does the move mean for investors? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, our analysts talk about the future of General Electric.

For GE, the recent financial crisis struck a blow, but management took advantage of the market's dip to make strategic bets in energy. If you're a GE investor, you need to understand how these bets could drive this company to become the world's infrastructure leader. At the same time, you need to be aware of the threats to GE's portfolio. To help, we're offering comprehensive coverage for investors in a premium report on General Electric, in which our industrials analyst breaks down GE's multiple businesses. You'll find reasons to buy or sell GE today. To get started, click here now.

The relevant video segment can be found between 3:53 and 5:04.

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