aerospace

Industrials

Embattled Boeing Shows Surprising Signs of a Turnaround

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It was only last year that 737 felt like the number of scandals Boeing was embroiled in, rather than the name of its narrow-body aircraft.

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Economics

Defense Industry Braces for Tariff Barrage

Three titans of the US defense industry — Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman — signalled tariffs are going to be bad for business.

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ETF Upside

Betting on Sin Stock ETFs Is Paying Off Amid Volatility

Funds that invest in “morally questionable” industries are doing better than others amid market volatility this year.

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Industrials

Small Danish Space Company’s Stock Skyrockets on EU Spending Plans

Policies floated by European Union leaders that could boost the bloc’s defense spending have sent the company’s shares flying.

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Industrials

Activist Investor Elliott Reveals Surprise $5 Billion Stake in Conglomerate Honeywell

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Honeywell may just be the next conglomerate to split into various pieces. At least if Elliott Investment Management has its way.

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Patent Drop

Rolls-Royce Patent Could Retrofit Aircraft with Hydrogen Engines

Hydrogen faces a number of hurdles before it can be considered a suitable alternative to jet fuel – namely, cost.

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Industrials

Is Monetization the Final Frontier for the Commercial Space Industry?

As the ISS is decommissioned, several space station projects are in the works, but a business model may be the final frontier.

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Industries

Boeing Taps New CEO to Navigate Cloudy Skies, Multibillion-Dollar Losses

Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, an industry veteran, will take over as Boeing’s CEO on Aug. 8, inheriting its financial woes.

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M&A

Parts and Reputation: Boeing to Buy Supplier After Quality Control Issues

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Boeing has agreed to buy one of its biggest suppliers, Spirit AeroSystems, for $4.7 billion, about 20 years after selling it.

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Industrials

Boeing Goes On the Offensive to Keep Nervous Customers

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Boeing is kicking off an image rehabilitation tour after becoming known as the plane-maker whose planes may fall apart mid-air.

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