GE's $2.48 Billion Surge Ranks 26th as GE Vernova Tumbles 3.5% on Sector Pressures

General Electric (GE) saw its trading volume surge to $2.48 billion on August 13, 2025, a 109.46% increase from the previous day, ranking it 26th in the market. Meanwhile, its subsidiary GE Vernova (GEV) fell 3.52%, reflecting heightened sector-specific pressures.

The decline in GEV was driven by escalating concerns over grid reliability and regulatory uncertainties. Recent Department of Energy (DOE) warnings about a 100-fold increase in blackout risks by 2030 without firm power investments have intensified market skepticism. Additionally, the $329.17/MW-day price cap in the PJM 2026/2027 auction—capped at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) maximum—has raised concerns about tightening capacity margins. These developments weigh on GEV, which supplies gas turbines for Duke Energy’s South Carolina plant, as regulatory ambiguity around renewable energy and tax incentives under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" clouds long-term growth prospects.

Options market activity underscores the volatility. The $637.5 call contract for GEV shows 27.56% implied volatility, with moderate directional sensitivity (Delta 0.46) and high liquidity. Technical indicators highlight a critical juncture: the stock broke below its 30-day support range of $648.60–$651.79, testing the 52-week low of $173.07 as a potential psychological floor. The 200-day moving average at $401.75 remains a distant reference point, while the RSI (60.18) suggests neutral momentum.

Backtest analysis of GEV’s performance following a 4% intraday drop reveals favorable short-to-medium-term gains. A 3-day win rate of 71.11% and a 30-day win rate of 85.19% indicate a higher probability of positive returns post-decline, with a maximum 30-day gain of 31.09% observed during the test period. This historical pattern suggests potential for recovery in the weeks following significant price corrections.