GE's $1.16B Trading Volume Plunges 24.89% to 57th Market Rank

On August 18, 2025, General Electric (GE) reported a trading volume of $1.16 billion, a 24.89% decline from the previous day, ranking it 57th in market activity. GE Vernova (GEV) shares rose 0.50%, reflecting renewed investor interest in its clean energy initiatives.

GE Vernova’s hydropower division remains a key driver of growth, with its turbines and generators accounting for over 25% of global installed capacity. Recent contracts, including a modernization project at Rio Tinto’s Isle Maligne plant in Canada and the commissioning of variable-speed units in India’s Tehri Pumped Storage facility, highlight its strategic expansion. These projects align with the International Energy Agency’s projection of 3.5% annual hydropower growth through 2030, reinforcing GEV’s market position in sustainable energy solutions.

The company’s nuclear energy segment also shows momentum, particularly through its joint venture GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy. The BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) program, with planned deployment in Canada by 2029, has gained traction via partnerships with firms in Finland, Sweden, and the UAE. Strengthened by second-quarter earnings that exceeded estimates and a revised revenue outlook of $36–$37 billion for 2025, GEV’s diversified energy portfolio positions it to capitalize on global decarbonization trends.

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