GEs 2 Billion Volume Ranks 37th as Spinoff GEV Faces Downgrade and Overbought Pressure

General Electric (GE) saw a trading volume of $2.00 billion on August 1, ranking 37th among stocks. Meanwhile, its spinoff GE Vernova (GEV) declined 0.57% to $635.50. Analysts from major firms recently downgraded GEV to 'Neutral' from 'Buy,' citing valuation concerns despite its Q2 revenue of $9.11 billion and ongoing AI-driven infrastructure projects. The stock’s 78.5 RSI reading highlighted overbought conditions, prompting profit-taking ahead of the August 8 options expiry.

Technical indicators underscored mixed signals for GEV. The stock traded well above its 200-day moving average of $386.44 but faced key support at $504.29. With a MACD of 39.76 and bullish crossover, short-term momentum remained intact. However, the 42.06% implied volatility and 45.57% leverage ratio in the GEV20250808C642.5 call option highlighted risks for aggressive traders. A breakdown below $632.56 could trigger further selling pressure, while a rebound above $644.06 might attract buyers.

Historical backtesting of GEV’s performance after sharp declines showed a 70.50% three-day win rate, 77.70% ten-day win rate, and 84.17% thirty-day win rate. The maximum gain observed during the period was 29.95% over 30 days, suggesting potential for recovery following corrections. The $100 million Pennsylvania factory expansion and $647 million AI grid acquisition remain central to long-term positioning, though market skepticism persists amid stretched valuations.

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