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General Electric was a titan of industry, shaping modern life through its innovations in power, aviation, and healthcare. At its peak, it was a bellwether of th
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General Electric was a titan of industry, shaping modern life through its innovations in power, aviation, and healthcare. At its peak, it was a bellwether of the U.S. economy, a component of the [[dow-jones-industrial-average|Dow Jones Industrial Average]], and a symbol of corporate diversification. However, a series of strategic missteps, mounting debt, and a failure to adapt to a rapidly changing global market led to a dramatic decline in the 21st century, culminating in its breakup into three independent companies: [[ge-aerospace|GE Aerospace]], [[ge-vernoya|GE Vernova]] (energy), and [[ge-health-care|GE HealthCare]].