Boeing (BA) may have a PR problem. At the very least. Journalist Dan Rather will report "the new plane, which is mostly made from brittle carbon compounds rather than flexible aluminum, is…
Douglas A. McIntyre Boeing (BA) has upped it figure for how much the Chinese aviation business will spend on airplanes over the next 20 years. According to MarketWatch, it now puts that number at $340…
Douglas A. McIntyre According to Reuters, Nokia (NOK) said the the ITC has begin an investigation into Qualcomm (QCOM) trade practives and patent infringements. Reuters writes that Boeing (BA) is estimating that China will need…
Boeing (BA) insists that it 787 Dreamliner will be delivered on time next year, despite a multi-month delay in its maiden flight. Lack of parts for the new plane and assembly problems…
Douglas A. McIntyre According to Reuters, GM (GM) and the UAW have broken off talks and will resume them late Monday. Reuters writes that Nokia (NOK) said on Monday it had agreed to buy privately…
According to Reuters, Countrywide (CFC) will eliminate 900 jobs. Reuters writes that Apple (AAPL) is looking for higher sales and Europe launch of the iPhone as part of the reason it cut…
Boeing (BA) is delaying the initial flight of its new 787 Dreamliner, again. It is now set for the middle of December, about three months after the planned date. Fliers, airlines, and…
Douglas A. McIntyre Boeing (BA) says it. There will always be a market for airplanes in China. Not matter what happens. Even it military hard liners move in. Even if the overheated economy collapse under…
Douglas A. McIntyre A Boeing 737 burned in Tokyo, probably because a wing part punctured a fuel tank. The US government is asking that all 737s be examined for similar trouble. According to MarketWatch, "there…
Douglas A. McIntyre On today’s STOP TRADING segment on CNBC, Jim Cramer was at least happier today than last week since the market stabilized. Cramer said he’d buy Honeywell (NYSE:HON) as one that belongs in…
Boeing (BA) is delaying the test flight of its 787 Dreamliner and adding R&D money to try to keep the launch on track. With a substantial part of Boeing pipeline relying on…
Douglas A. McIntyre (AMZN) Amazon.com trading up over 20% after beating earnings and raising guidance; has 5 upgrades so far.(ASH) Ashland $1.35 EPS vs $1.11 estimate.(BA) Boeing $1.35 EPS vs $1.16 estimate; guidance looks soft…
Boeing (BA) posted strong earnings and improved guidance, both above Wall St. estimates. The stock rallied in pre-market trading. Second-quarter revenues grew 14 percent to $17.0 billion and earnings from operations rose…
Douglas A. McIntyre According to Reuters, Energizer (ENR) will buy Playtex (PYX) for just under $1.2 billion. Reuters writes that GE (GE) plans to sell its WMC mortage unit. Reuters reports that Boeing’s (BA) orders…
According to Reuters, a dispute between Airbus and GE (GE) could delay the launch of the Airbus 350. Reuters writes that Boeing (BA) will unveil its 787 after recently receiving a number…
