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Airbus lands AirAsia order for 150 planes. Boeing wins a modification for its Air Force One contract. Both stocks rise in cup bases.

Stock market corrections are painful. GE Aerospace (don’t call it General Electric) stock has been unfairly punished since its first-quarter earnings report, with investors’ gaze now narrowly focused on the Middle East rather than on a horizon filled with more planes powered by GE’s aircraft engines. Problems started for GE Aerospace stock in March, right after missiles started flying in Iran.

The United States market has shown robust growth, with a 3.2% increase over the past week and a remarkable 31% rise over the last year, while earnings are anticipated to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their estimated value can offer investors potential opportunities for gains amidst overall market optimism.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) is one of the best growth stocks to invest in for the next 2 years. On April 13, Howmet Aerospace appointed Jonathan Arena as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, and Secretary. In this role, Arena joins the company’s Executive Leadership Team, where he will contribute to […]

European governments are pushing defense budgets higher than at any point since the Cold War, and three exchange-traded funds offer distinct ways to ride the spending cycle: the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:ITA), the First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (NASDAQ:MISL), and the Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:EUAD). Each ... 3 Defense ETFs to Buy as Europe Rearming Cycle Accelerates Into 2026

Boeing is the world’s biggest maker of commercial and military aircraft. In the past decade, it went from posting its largest annual profit in its more than 100-year history to posting its biggest annual loss just two years later Here’s what happened to Boeing’s history of dividend payments and ...

Moby summary of ITT Inc.'s Q1 2026 earnings call

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is among the 10 Best Large Cap Defense Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On April 27, the company announced that it had completed the first test flight of the aerial refueling drone, MQ-25A Stingray, with the U.S. Navy. The two-hour flight demonstrated the aircraft’s controls and is seen as […]

Boeing has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Alaska Airlines has signed a full license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane training platform. The deal marks Alaska Airlines' shift from development partner to full adopter of the Virtual Airplane system. The agreement reflects deeper use of Boeing's digital aviation and simulation technology by a major carrier. For investors watching NYSE:BA, this move highlights a line of business that sits alongside aircraft manufacturing, digital aviation and training solutions. Virtual Airplane...

Joby Aviation (JOBY) is doing a lot right on paper. It has flown over New York City, lined up passenger plans in Dubai, and is making steady progress with the FAA. Still, the stock is down about 35% since January 1. That disconnect is the real story.

Leidos tops Q1 EPS and revenue estimates, lifts 2026 outlook as backlog hits $48.4B on intelligence, energy infrastructure and ATC demand.

Huntington Ingalls tops Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as volumes rise; $4B in new awards lifts backlog to $54B and 2026 guidance stays intact.

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is included among the 10 Best Blue Chip Stocks to Invest in According to Billionaires. On April 29, Tigress Financial raised the firm’s price recommendation on The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) to $295 from $290. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. Driven by rising air-travel demand, a record backlog, and expanding […]

The U.S. Army is pushing defense contractors to open up weapons’ software to new tools, including AI.

Baby steps are still steps, slow progress is still progress. Watching Boeing's recovery has required a particular kind of patience. One that tolerates setbacks, accepts slow progress, and resists the urge to declare victory too early. Bank of America (BofA) Securities analyst Ronald Epstein has ...

Boeing (NYSE:BA) secures major aircraft orders from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the largest in Biman’s history, beating out Airbus for the deal. SCAT Airlines extends its commitment with additional Boeing aircraft orders, expanding the manufacturer’s footprint in Central Asia. Boeing also commits capital to carbon dioxide removal services as part of its wider sustainability agenda. Boeing operates as a global aerospace company with large commercial aircraft, defense, and services businesses,...

(Bloomberg) -- Efforts continued to broker an end to the Iran war, now into its third month, as US President Donald Trump suggested the Islamic Republic’s latest peace proposal might not be enough to satisfy him.Most Read from BloombergSupertanker Appears to Have Crossed the Strait of HormuzWorld’s Largest Container Carrier Plans Route Avoiding HormuzBeijing Tells China Firms to Ignore US Sanctions on RefinersPhilippines Says Thousands Evacuated as Mayon Volcano EruptsIran Juggles Oil Cuts and S

(Bloomberg) -- Efforts continued to broker an end to the Iran war, now into its third month, as US President Donald Trump suggested the Islamic Republic’s latest peace proposal might not be enough to satisfy him.Most Read from BloombergSupertanker Appears to Have Crossed the Strait of HormuzWorld’s Largest Container Carrier Plans Route Avoiding HormuzBeijing Tells China Firms to Ignore US Sanctions on RefinersPhilippines Says Thousands Evacuated as Mayon Volcano EruptsIran Juggles Oil Cuts and S

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (NASDAQ:MISL) exists to solve a concentration problem: anyone betting on the defense and aerospace cycle through a single name takes on F-35 program risk, 737 certification risk, or one CEO’s execution risk. MISL spreads that bet across the prime contractors and engine makers driving the cycle. First ... MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

Boeing is the biggest aircraft manufacturer in the U.S., and it employs tens of thousands of people across the country. Here’s how many people work at Boeing, and who among them earn the most. Boeing reported in its 2025 annual report that it had a workforce of about 182,000. That included ...

Ten years after it was first announced, Boeing's Navy drone program is still three years away from generating real revenue for the defense giant.

Boeing (BA) is back in focus after recent trading moves, with the stock closing at US$227.38. Readers are revisiting the company’s mix of commercial, defense and services operations and how that aligns with recent returns. See our latest analysis for Boeing. That latest move comes after a mixed stretch, with a 9.68% 1 month share price return contrasting with a 2.71% 3 month share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 22.60% points to longer term momentum that recent weakness...

Investing.com -- Reacting to Trump’s latest decision, Germany’s Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, said: "The presence of U.S. soldiers in Europe and especially Germany is in our interest and the interest of the U.S."He added that his country was growing its armed forces, procuring more equipment more quickly, and building more infrastructure."

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA, XETRA:BCO) continues to show incremental progress in its operational turnaround, according to Bank of America who maintain a positive stance on the aircraft manufacturer despite ongoing execution challenges and a recovery path that remains uneven. The firm reiterated its...

StandardAero Inc. (NYSE:SARO) is one of the best up and coming stocks with highest upside potential. On March 31, StandardAero appointed Giovanni Spitale as President of its Business Aviation segment, effective immediately. Spitale brings over 30 years of global leadership experience to the role, having previously served as CEO of Davis Standard and held senior […]

Bangladesh on Thursday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announced -- the airline's biggest-ever order, in a deal valued at $3.7 billion.Bangladesh has a reported 19 aircraft in its current fleet, an estimated 14 of them from Boeing.

Boeing said that everything is ready for the company to increase 737 production.

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Boeing is turning things around, but investors should remain cautious.