Martin Sankey
Martin Sankey
ability earnings fair fix growth losses lost percent recent report trying
In recent years it has lost considerable amounts of money. The losses have been considerable, but they have not compromised GE's ability to report earnings growth of 17 percent annually at GE Capital. I think it would be fair to say that GE has been trying to fix Montgomery Ward.
constitute convinced fragmented lines relatively seem
It is a relatively fragmented marketplace. They seem convinced that the two lines are sufficiently differentiated that they don't constitute antitrust problems.
compensate fairly financial olympics opposed paid point poor view
I'd say that they did fairly well. The Olympics from a financial point of view did better than they had expected. What they did (to compensate for poor ratings) was put on more commercials as opposed to displacing other paid spots.
actual businesses effects interest lower number percent rates sold
If you take out the effects of sold businesses and the effect lower interest rates had on revenue, the actual number is more like a 6 percent increase.