NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer William Cohan, author of "Power Failure," on the history of General Electric, once one of America's largest companies. It finished a series of spin-offs this week.

General Electric (GE) has been in operation for over 100 years and most consumers best know the brand for its many appliances, but that's not all it manufactures. From women-focused medical devices to ...

White House takes heat for GE CEO's leadership role. THE WHITE HOUSE, March 25, 2011— -- The top tax bracket for U.S. corporations stands at 35 percent, one of the highest rates in the world. So ...

A technological battle burned hot between these two geniuses and their competing visions for the future of electricity.

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Portland General Electric (POR) reports ...