Those that made an initial investment in General Electric (GE) early this year are sitting on hefty gains. Meanwhile, long-term investors endured a multi-year beating.

Some believe the company is moribund. Bears argue that, despite CEO Culp's best efforts, the sins of the past will weigh on the company for years to come. They point to GE's debt, particularly an underfunded pension and the long-term care insurance business.

Meanwhile, bulls focus on tangible advances engineered by Culp over the last two years.

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