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IndustrialsAn investor’s introduction to Lockheed Martin Corporation
In 2013, Lockheed Martin clocked revenues of $45.4 billion. Of its revenues, 82% come from the U.S. government, around 17% from international customers, and 1% from other U.S. commercial customers. Company & Industry OverviewsHoneywell Aerospace’s Recent Developments in Connectivity
In September 2015, Honeywell acquired Aviaso Software, a privately held aviation software company based in Switzerland. Aviaso develops and provides fuel efficiency and emission-saving software to the airline industry. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Loses Huge Aircraft Order to Airbus
Boeing has reportedly lost a huge aircraft order to Airbus. According to Reuters, GE Capital Aviation Services has ordered 25 Airbus planes. Company & Industry OverviewsIs the Boeing 777X Launch Likely to Delay Further?
Boeing aims to launch its ultra-wide-body long-range 777X jet next year. However, launch customer Emirates suspects this might not be possible. Company & Industry OverviewsIs the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Program in Trouble?
Boeing’s (BA) 787 Dreamliner program might be in trouble. A major customer has canceled billions of dollars’ worth of orders. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing: Eight Dreamliner Orders from Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand announced this morning that it had signed a deal with Boeing (BA) to buy eight 787-10 Dreamliner planes, according to Reuters. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing: New 777X Issues Won’t Impact Test Schedule
Boeing (BA) stock closed 3% higher yesterday after the company said its latest 777X issues wouldn’t impact its test schedule. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 777X Delay Could Block These Airlines’ Plans
New regulatory problems may further delay Boeing’s (BA) delivery of its first ultra-long-range 777X series plane, hindering some airlines’ plans. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 737 MAX Update: IATA Expresses Concerns
IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac has expressed concerns about a rift among global airline regulators over the approval Boeing’s (BA) 737 MAX’s return to service. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Gets New Orders for Its 777-300ER Aircraft
Boeing received positive news today. The aircraft manufacturer unveiled that it had received new orders for its twin-aisle wide-body 777-300ER aircraft. MaterialsBoeing Rises on 737 MAX Production Ramp-Up News
Boeing (BA) stock closed 4.2% higher yesterday on news of its production ramp-up plan for its troubled 737 MAX planes. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Gets $999 Million Contract to Upgrade A-10 Wings
Yesterday, the US Air Force awarded a $999 million contract to Boeing (BA) to upgrade the wings of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 737 MAX Update: Quick Return to Service?
Boeing (BA) stock gained more than 2% on Tuesday. There’s hope that the Boeing 737 MAX planes might return to service quickly. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Much the 737 MAX Grounding Could Cost Boeing
The 737 MAX fiasco is expected to hurt Boeing’s (BA) second-quarter financial results severely. Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Winning the 2018 Aircraft Order Race against Rival Airbus
Boeing (BA) has been lagging behind Airbus in the order-booking race for the past few years. However, the company seems set on breaking that record this year. Macroeconomic AnalysisAnalyzing the Producer Price Index in December
The December PPI fell 0.1% month-over-month—compared to a 0.4% increase in November and October. The final demand index rose 2.6% in 2017. IndustrialsThe Effects of Flat Manufacturing Production Hours
The average work week The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ establishment survey includes data on the number of hours worked by manufacturing employees. Changes in the number of working hours help investors assess the health of the sector. A rise in the number of working hours signals that companies are projecting higher demand in the manufacturing sector […] Macroeconomic AnalysisStrength of the Manufacturing Sector: Purchasing Managers’ Index
This has been one of the best years since 2004 for manufacturing activity, viewed through the Purchasing Managers’ Index (or PMI). Macroeconomic AnalysisHow an Increase in the Producer Price Index Affects the Economy
The October Producer Price Index rose 0.4% month-over-month, and it was unchanged compared to the September reading. On a year-over-year basis, the index has risen 2.8%. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat Caused the Fall in Manufacturing Activity in October?
The US Manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) for the month of October fell to 58.7, compared with 60.8 in September. Company & Industry OverviewsCanada Puts Boeing Defense Order on Hold
The Canadian Air Force placed an order for 65 Lockheed Martin (LMT) F-35 fighter jets for $30 billion. The CAF canceled the order and replaced it with 18 Boeing CF-18 aircraft for $5.2 billion. IndustrialsWhat Stocks Should Be on Your Radar amid Geopolitical Tensions
Renewed tensions arising out of North Korea’s missile launch on Tuesday had a major impact on volatility. Asian markets have declined more than 1% as risk aversion dominated markets. MiscellaneousWhich Stocks Will Benefit the Most from US-Korea Tensions?
Some companies benefit in times of uncertainty, and some sectors provide cover for investors. Company & Industry OverviewsHoneywell Completes Acquisition of Com Dev International
Honeywell (HON) purchased Com Dev for $345 million net of debt and cash, which was equivalent to ten times the EBITDA of the target. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy the Honeywell-United Technologies Merger Failed to Take Off
Both Honeywell and United Technologies recently confirmed that they had engaged in conversations related to a potential merger to create a global aerospace behemoth. MiscellaneousNo Surprises in Alcoa’s Post-Separation Management Structure
On November 24, Alcoa announced the executive management structure to be introduced following its split. Earnings ReportBoeing – a leader in the aerospace industry
Boeing (BA) is one of the world’s largest aerospace companies. The company is a top US exporter. It’s focused on innovation.