Glen Lyn News

GE said on Tuesday that it would acquire two underground mining equipment companies and boost the global growth of its mining business .

GE says in a news release that it's signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Glen Lyn-based Fairchild International.

Stocks fell for the eighth day in the past 10 on Tuesday as uncertainty stemming from the political stalemate in Greece gave investors another reason to be cautious and sellers came out in force late in the session.