GE Shares Rise 0.31% on $3 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Expansion, Ranks 61st in Trading Volume

On August 14, 2025, General Electric (GE) closed with a 0.31% gain, trading at a volume of $1.21 billion, a 40.69% decline from the previous day’s activity. The stock ranked 61st in trading volume among listed equities. GE’s recent performance coincides with a major strategic announcement by its subsidiary, GE Appliances, which revealed a $3 billion investment plan over the next five years to expand U.S. manufacturing operations. The initiative includes facility upgrades, automation integration, and the creation of 1,000 new jobs across 11 manufacturing sites in states such as Kentucky, Alabama, and South Carolina.

The investment focuses on enhancing production capacity for air conditioning, water heating, and appliance lines, including a $490 million overhaul of its Louisville campus to centralize R&D and product development. The move aligns with GE Appliances’ “zero-distance” strategy, aiming to localize production and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing. Previously, the company had shifted production from Mexico and China, with recent projects including a $180 million expansion in Georgia and plans to reshore washer production from China to the U.S. These efforts underscore a broader trend toward domestic manufacturing, driven by economic policies and labor upskilling programs.

GE Appliances, a subsidiary of Haier Smart Home, has allocated $3.5 billion in U.S. operations since 2016. The latest pledge builds on summer announcements, including automation upgrades at facilities in Tennessee and Alabama. By 2026, the Camden, South Carolina plant will double its output after adding electric and hybrid water heater production. The investment also supports workforce development through apprenticeships and training programs, addressing labor shortages in manufacturing. CEO Kevin Nolan emphasized the initiative’s role in strengthening American industry and creating sustainable employment.

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