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Boeing shares are trading higher after Redburn Atlantic upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $180 to $275.

Redburn Atlantic analyst Olivier Brochet upgrades Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $180 to $275.

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Redburn Atlantic Upgrades Boeing to Buy, Raises Price Target to $275

India will deny a UN Aviation investigator to join the probe into the Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45899174/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-ba-stock-falls-over-5-in-thursday-pre-market">787 Dreamliner crash</a> in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
What Happened: Citing two anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Friday that the ICAO, or International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the UN, asked India to give its investigator, who was in the country, observer status. However, the country denied the request.
The United Nations took an "unusual step" to provide India with an aviation expert to join the probe, which has been criticized for delays related to crucial Black Box data, the report suggests.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Boeing has been under scrutiny on social media as users shared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45991614/if-its-boeing-im-not-going-why-some-people-are-turning-their-backs-on-the-american-plane-maker-in-favor-of-rival-airbus">their discontentment online</a> in the aftermath of the Air India Flight 171 crash.
The aircraft manufacturer also faces heat from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/06/46070802/this-shouldve-been-caught-years-ago-boeing-faces-ntsb-heat-over-737-max-9-alaska-airlines-mid-air-blowout-incident">the Boeing 737-MAX</a> Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout.
In a separate investigation, Boeing also faces heat over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46011482/safety-concerns-mount-for-boeing-airbus-as-ntsb-investigates-smoke-risk-linked-to-engines">CFM-sourced engines</a> that could pose a fire risk as the engines could fill the aircraft's cabin as well as the cockpit with smoke.
Elsewhere, the authorities in India are also considering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45919464/boeing-faces-fresh-turmoil-as-india-mulls-787-8-grounding-after-fatal-crash-ceo-kelly-cancels-paris-trip-report">grounding the 787-Dreamliner</a> fleet following the fatal crash on June 12 that caused the deaths of 241 people out of the 242 on board the aircraft.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crash: India Shuts Door On UN Aviation Expert Probing Plane Accident

Indian authorities have successfully extracted the black box data from the Air India flight that tragically crashed earlier this month, India&#8217;s civil aviation ministry said on Thursday. This step was long-awaited and is expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of the disaster.
What Happened: The Civil Aviation Ministry of India announced the recovery of the black box data from the Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, killing 260 people, Reuters reported. The aircraft was flying to London when it crashed shortly after takeoff. The recovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder is a crucial step.
The Ministry, in a statement, said, &#8220;These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences.&#8221; 
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The data was accessed by a team led by India&#8217;s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in collaboration with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. The investigation is expected to focus on the aircraft&#8217;s engine thrust, among other factors.
Why It Matters: The recovery of the black box data is a significant development in the investigation into the Air India crash. This step is expected to provide critical insights into the events leading up to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45899174/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-ba-stock-falls-over-5-in-thursday-pre-market">disaster</a>, potentially shedding light on the causes and contributing factors.
The fatal crash has had a significant impact on the aviation industry, particularly on Boeing. The incident has raised questions about the safety and quality of Boeing aircraft, leading to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45991614/if-its-boeing-im-not-going-why-some-people-are-turning-their-backs-on-the-american-plane-maker-in-favor-of-rival-airbus">a shift in public perception</a> and potential consequences for the company&#8217;s future.&nbsp;
Involvement of two major U.S. aerospace players, Boeing and GE, in the aircraft, places them at the center of the investigation, with potential legal and reputational risks.
Price in Action: Boeing has gained 1.85% during regular trading and closed at approximately $202.58,  according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicates Boeing stock has a Momentum in the 71st percentile. How does the stock stack up against other aviation players? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out here.</a>
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AIRI

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Black Box Recovered, Data Under Scrutiny To Provide Insights Into Fatal Air India Crash

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'Boeing Hires Former Northrop Exec To Lead Air Force One Program'- Breaking Defense

The U.S. government has successfully tested a long-range radar detection system that could be utilized in President Donald Trump's ambitious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45548110/trumps-golden-dome-launches-new-era-for-defense-stocks-like-rtx-lockheed-martin-l3harris">Golden Dome missile defense system</a>.
What Happened: The Long Range Discrimination Radar, built by defense giant Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), successfully acquired, tracked and reported missile data during a test in Alaska's Clear Space Force Station, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The report suggests that the LRDR is currently placed as part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense, designed to increase the efficacy of interceptors for missiles fired on the country by Iran or North Korea.
The system successfully tracked a target developed by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency over 1243 miles or 2,000 kilometers off the coast of Alaska, the report shared.
Why It Matters: The radar system could play a crucial role in Trump's Golden Dome, which will reportedly cost over $175 billion to develop, has already attracted a lot of attention from defense as well as tech companies.
SpaceX, as well as Peter Thiel's Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), have both reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44861620/spacex-palantir-frontrunners-in-bid-that-could-build-donald-trumps-golden-dome-report">emerged as ‘frontrunners'</a> to secure key contracts within the initiative.
However, other companies like Lockheed Martin as well as Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) have also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45973965/boeing-lockheed-martin-compete-for-key-role-in-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-project">joined the race </a>with Lockheed Martin CEO Tim Cahill saying that the company has "a whole number of product lines that will contribute very well, that are going to fit very well with what is necessary to achieve the mission."
Despite the developments, many have expressed serious concerns about the system's development and some experts believe the initiative could trigger a worldwide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45584539/donald-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-could-trigger-a-new-space-arms-race-expert-warns-its-opening-a-pandoras-box">space-based arms race</a>.
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PLTR

US Tests Radar That Could Help Trump's Golden Dome Detect Missiles Over 1,200 Miles: Report

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'NTSB Casts Blame on Boeing, FAA for 2024 Midair Blowout'- Bloomberg

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) is set to be probed for its role in last year's Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36523143/im-going-to-die-passengers-experience-15-minute-nightmare-during-alaska-airs-harrowing-emergency">Flight 1282 incident</a> involving a sudden loss of pressure in the aircraft's fuselage.
What Happened: The NTSB or National Transportation Safety Board, is set to hold a hearing to determine the cause of the mid-air blowout, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The agency is set to question Boeing's failure to catch the issue and address the lax production. "This accident should have never happened. This should have been caught years before,&#8221; NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said in the report, citing her quote from an earlier hearing.
Why It Matters: Boeing has been dealing with troubled times in recent years, with several high-profile incidents involving its aircraft. Most recently, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45911791/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-b">Boeing 787 Dreamliner</a> aircraft operated by Air India crashed in India's Ahmedabad, moments after takeoff, which resulted in over 241 deaths.
Boeing also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45481977/boeing-may-reportedly-once-again-dodge-prosecution-over-737-max-crashes-victims-families-slam-dojs-potential-agreement-as-backroom-deal-dressed-up-as-a-legal-proceeding">avoided prosecution</a> for a trial involving its aircraft over two incidents in 2018 and 2019 when the 737 Max Aircraft crashed, resulting in a combined loss of over 346 lives in both incidents.
Boeing's perception among consumers has also taken a hit due to the incidents, with several users taking to social media to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45991614/if-its-boeing-im-not-going-why-some-people-are-turning-their-backs-on-the-american-plane-maker-in-favor-of-rival-airbus">express their discontentment</a> with the American aerospace giant.
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'This Should've Been Caught Years Ago:' Boeing Faces NTSB Heat Over 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Blowout Incident

BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security.
What Happened: The financial giant is sharpening its focus on specific regions and technologies, with a strong preference for the United States.
According to BlackRock, the U.S. stands out due to its substantial defense expenditure, which, as SIPRI data indicates, &#8220;spends more than double on defense than Europe.&#8221;
Furthermore, the U.S. is home to the most sophisticated defense and defense technology firms, serving as a key supplier for critical systems like air and missile defense for many nations.
Within the defense sector, BlackRock highlights significant prospects in defense tech. This broad category encompasses not only artificial intelligence (AI) and software companies but also essential IT services and hardware, such as semiconductors, that power advanced defense capabilities.
The firm anticipates that numerous private defense tech companies could launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming years, offering public market investors new avenues into this expanding theme. Space tech is another area of interest, expected to benefit from intensifying strategic competition.
BlackRock notes that &#8220;growing geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition in AI are reinforcing the global focus on national security and resilience – creating opportunities in defense.&#8221; This underscores a selective approach to defense investments, where technological superiority and robust national security infrastructure are becoming paramount.
Here&#8217;s a list of some defense and defense tech stocks and global exchange-traded funds that investors could consider.
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<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>86.09%</td>
<td>479.14%</td>
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<td>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>8.16%</td>
<td>-5.43%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>6.76%</td>
<td>16.02%</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>-2.03%</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
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<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>17.13%</td>
<td>12.40%</td>
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<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>25.69%</td>
<td>43.01%</td>
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<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>46.99%</td>
<td>54.36%</td>
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<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>10.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>58.53%</td>
<td>123.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>31.31%</td>
<td>167.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>21.10%</td>
<td>11.36%</td>
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<td>Global Defense ETFs</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)</td>
<td>26.34%</td>
<td>37.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)</td>
<td>19.61%</td>
<td>32.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>)</td>
<td>21.61%</td>
<td>41.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>)</td>
<td>56.94%</td>
<td>74.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>)</td>
<td>15.13%</td>
<td>50.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>)</td>
<td>75.10%</td>
<td>78.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>)</td>
<td>8.48%</td>
<td>30.78%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Why It Matters: The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices rose on Tuesday as the investors overlooked a significant surge in Middle East tensions, triggered by Iran's missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, which occurred just 48 hours following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social on Monday, announcing a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">Complete and Total CEASEFIRE</a>," at which point, he says, "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." 
However, the Foreign Minister of Iran, Syed Abbas Araghchi, refuted claims of a ceasefire, saying that there was "no agreement" for cessation of military operations, in a post on X.
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&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937311435882922420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Monday. The SPY was up 0.99% to $600.15, while the QQQ rose 1.03% to $531.65, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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BlackRock Bets Big On Defense Companies Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions: Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Among Stocks In Focus

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Shares of airline stocks are trading lower on uncertain travel demand outlook following US strikes on Iran. Qatar has closed airspace amid tensions.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Boeing. Our analysis of options history for Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $117,270, and 7 were calls, valued at $448,575.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $200.0 to $300.0 for Boeing over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Boeing's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Boeing's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $200.0 to $300.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Boeing Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750687367_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.17</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$91.7K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Boeing, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Boeing's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 485,690, the BA's price is up by 0.01%, now at $198.76. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Boeing</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $230.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Boeing with a target price of $230. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Boeing with a target price of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $212. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $260. 
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Options

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Boeing Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 27 uncommon options trades for Boeing.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 59% bullish and 22%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $576,190, and 17 are calls, for a total amount of $1,363,075.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $250.0 for Boeing during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Boeing stands at 2142.17, with a total volume reaching 8,150.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Boeing, situated within the strike price corridor from $110.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Boeing Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750438863_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.65</td>
<td>$74.55</td>
<td>$75.0</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$187.5K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$74.6</td>
<td>$73.2</td>
<td>$74.6</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$186.4K</td>
<td>804</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">399</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$39.2</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$130.2K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$37.45</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
<h3>Current Position of Boeing</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,649,362, the price of BA is up by 0.96%, reaching $199.57.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 40 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Boeing</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $230.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Boeing, targeting a price of $230. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Goldman Sachs lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $212. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from B of A Securities upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $260. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Boeing with a target price of $250. 
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of the North Carolina Community College System training initiative.
JetZero, a California-based aerospace startup, has <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jetzero-selects-north-carolina-for-4-7b-production-facility-will-create-over-14-500-jobs-302479910.html">announced</a> a $4.7 billion investment to build its first manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina — a move that could position it to compete with industry giants such as Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Airbus.&nbsp;
The new plant, located at Piedmont Triad International Airport, will manufacture the company's all-wing commercial jet, the Z4, and is expected to create over 14,500 jobs by 2036 — a record-setting employment commitment for the state, according to the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
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The Z4 aircraft is designed to deliver up to 50% greater fuel efficiency compared to conventional tube-and-wing jetliners. It will seat approximately 250 passengers and offer a range of 5,000 nautical miles. Initially powered by conventional jet fuel, the aircraft is also being developed with the potential for future hydrogen conversion, JetZero<a href="https://www.jetzero.aero/jetzero-selectsgreensborro-nc-for-factory"> said</a>.
The company says its blended-wing design reduces drag and positions its engines on the upper rear fuselage, enabling significantly quieter operation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Airline Backing and Federal Support</h2>
JetZero has raised over $300 million in funding to date, including U.S. Air Force funding to support development of a full-scale demonstrator scheduled to fly by 2027, according to the<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-airplane-plant-jetzero-fdb49ed6c9d38981765ef1f421e3357a"> Associated Press</a>. The company said it has signed conditional purchase agreements with United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), and formed a working group with 14 carriers to align the Z4's design with airport compatibility and operational requirements.
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The facility is being developed in partnership with Siemens AG to include AI-driven digital manufacturing systems, with the goal of accelerating production and reducing costs, according to the release.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Strategic Win for North Carolina's Aerospace Ecosystem</h2>
JetZero's headquarters will relocate from Long Beach, California, to Greensboro once the site is operational. Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026, with commercial deliveries targeted for the early 2030s. According to the AP, the company aims to eventually produce up to 20 aircraft per month.
&#8220;This is more than just a factory. It's a launchpad for a new chapter of American aerospace,&#8221; said JetZero CEO Tom O'Leary to the AP.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce said the facility will generate average wages of over $89,000 per year, significantly above the county average. Economic incentives for the project—if all investment and employment milestones are met—could total more than $2.35 billion by the 2060s, including contributions from state and local governments.
"North Carolina was first in flight. We are also the future of flight," North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said at the formal announcement at Piedmont Triad International Airport, the AP reported.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Building A Local Talent Pipeline</h2>
The North Carolina Community College System, with 58 campuses statewide, <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nc-community-college-system-to-provide-customized-training-program-for-jetzeros-4-7-billion-manufacturing-site-302480312.html">said</a> it will develop a customized workforce training program in partnership with JetZero. A dedicated $32 million training initiative is being coordinated with Guilford Technical Community College and other regional institutions.
JetZero joins a growing aerospace cluster at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, already home to Honda Aircraft, Boom Supersonic, and over 400 aerospace companies across North Carolina, <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/06/13/all-wing-plane-startup-jetzero-plans-build-billion-plant-north-carolina/">Fortune</a> reported.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is advocating for direct U.S. military intervention in Gaza, proposing the deployment of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) B-2 Spirit bombers equipped with Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs to help Israel conclude its military campaign.
What Happened: Writing on X Wednesday, the Pershing Square Capital Management CEO outlined a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that would position President Donald Trump for a &#8220;Nobel Peace Prize.&#8221; 
&#8220;How about the following? The United States helps Israel finish the job with some B-2s and some GBU-57s,&#8221; Ackman wrote, calling for Israel to end the Gaza conflict in exchange for hostage returns and Saudi-funded reconstruction.
Ackman&#8217;s proposal specifically references advanced U.S. military hardware designed for precision strikes on fortified targets. 
The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator is a precision-guided bunker buster designed to strike deep underground targets. It can be carried by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
The comments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45966450/bill-ackman-warns-iran-an-existential-threat-to-america-says-it-is-time-to-finish-the-job">escalate Ackman&#8217;s previous statements</a> calling Iran &#8220;an existential threat to Israel, America and the world.&#8221; Earlier this month, he argued against negotiations with Tehran, stating &#8220;it is time to finish the job&#8221; regarding Iran&#8217;s nuclear program.
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Defense stocks have shown volatility amid Middle East tensions. After-hours trading Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/46010350/as-trump-weighs-options-on-iran-dow-futures-slip-defense-stocks-tick-up-in-after-hours-session">showed gains for major contractors</a>: Northrop Grumman up 0.88%, RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) up 0.60%, and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) up 0.30%. The Global X Defense Tech ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NASDAQ">SHLD</a>) has surged 56.80% year-to-date.
Trump has maintained strategic ambiguity <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/46010350/as-trump-weighs-options-on-iran-dow-futures-slip-defense-stocks-tick-up-in-after-hours-session">regarding potential U.S. involvement</a>, telling reporters Wednesday, &#8220;I may do it, I may not do it&#8221; when asked about striking Iran. The president warned Tehran residents to evacuate &#8220;immediately&#8221; earlier this week, stating &#8220;Iran can not have a nuclear weapon.&#8221;
Ackman&#8217;s vision extends beyond <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45414969/trump-attempts-to-make-good-on-his-proposal-for-a-middle-eastern-riviera-but-in-dubai-jeddah-and-riy">military action to economic transformation</a>. He proposes expanding the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia, predicting &#8220;an economic boom emerges in the Middle East&#8221; with Gaza becoming &#8220;a beautiful place to live and work.&#8221;
The investor&#8217;s peace plan reflects former President Barack Obama&#8216;s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recognition. 
Both defense contractors, Northrop Grumman and Boeing, show strong momentum but rank poorly on valuation, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. NOC also maintains a positive price trend across short-, medium-, and long-term timeframes. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here to view the full breakdown</a> of BA.
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Bill Ackman Calls For Northrop's B-2 Bombers, Boeing's GBU-57s To Help Israel 'Finish The Job' In Gaza, Pave Way For Trump's 'Nobel Peace Prize'

The National Transport Safety Board, or NTSB, has issued a safety warning over engines used in aircraft manufactured by Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSF#OTC">EADSF</a>).
What Happened: The agency warned that the CFM International Leap 1B engine could potentially let in smoke into the aircraft's cabin or cockpit when damaged, the agency said in a statement issued on Wednesday.
"The NTSB found that the engine load reduction device, or LRD, a safety feature designed to reduce the severity of vibrations transmitted from a damaged engine to the airframe, can result in damage to the engine oil system." the agency said in the statement before adding that such a condition "can allow smoke" to enter aircraft's the ventilation system.
The agency also recommended evaluating other engines from CFM, like Leap 1A and Leap 1C. The recommendations stem from two separate incidents in 2023 when a bird was ingested into the engines, leading to smoke in the aircraft's cabin.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as the aviation industry has been dealing with the aftermath of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45911791/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-b">Air India Flight 171 </a>crashed in India's Ahmedabad. The crash resulted in over 241 lives lost.
Another Air India 787 Dreamliner returned to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45945153/air-india-boeing-787-8-returns-to-hong-kong-mid-flight-due-to-technical-issue-prompting-fresh-scrutiny-of-airlines-safety-protocols">Hong Kong mid-flight</a> due to a technical glitch, which prompted safety concerns. "AI315 returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight landed safely … and is undergoing checks as a matter of abundant precaution," the company stated.
Elsewhere, Boeing is also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45973965/boeing-lockheed-martin-compete-for-key-role-in-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-project">vying for defense contracts</a> as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system. Interim Defense and Space CEO Steve Parker noted that the aerospace giant has &#8220;done a lot of work&#8221; on the project.
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Safety Concerns Mount For Boeing, Airbus As NTSB Investigates Smoke Risk Linked To Engines

Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>) stole the spotlight on Day 2 of the Paris Air Show with a $6.6 billion VietJet deal, widening its lead over Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) as Bank of America Securities (BofA) flagged diverging order momentum <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">and shifting industry dynamics.</a>
After engaging with over 20 companies on Day Two of the Paris Air Show, analysts observed a continued emphasis on themes from earlier discussions. However, they particularly noted a stronger drive toward automation, bullish sentiment regarding European defense opportunities, expectations for margin expansion, and industry strategies for managing tariff risks.
BofA Securities noted that rising cost pressures, particularly labor, are challenging historical views and driving the aerospace and defense sector toward increased automation to meet demand, boost margins, and improve quality.
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BofA observed that companies with local European subsidiaries are best positioned for the region&#8217;s defense spending upcycle, amidst questions about U.S. participation, highlighted by limited American presence.
Tariffs remain a key uncertainty, with consensus leaning toward a return to the 1979 WTO agreement, the BofA report mentioned.
Boeing: The analysts met with Boeing&#8217;s VP of Commercial Marketing, Darren Hulst, to discuss fleet dynamics and a growing aircraft supply gap.
Hulst pointed to a looming widebody ramp-up, noting that 2024 production is still less than half of 2018 levels, with supply chain issues, the 787 production halt, and delays in the 777X and A350 driving a 300-aircraft shortfall.
Over the past 4.5 years, Boeing&#8217;s widebody jets have outsold Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>) by 2.5x, driven by the 787&#8217;s family structure and shared engine platform, whereas the A350 lacks engine commonality and is slightly oversized.
On the narrowbody side, Hulst flagged a deficit of 1,500-1,700 aircraft, stemming from COVID disruptions, the 737 MAX production halt, and A320 supply issues.
This continues to support demand for both fleet replacement and growth. The current narrowbody fleet is around two years older than in 2018, and Boeing expects up to a third of all 737s to be MAX 10 variants by the decade&#8217;s end.
However, Hulst conceded that demand for the A321 will likely remain stronger, given its 7-year lead.
Airbus: On Day 2 of the Paris Air Show, Airbus extended its lead by securing a ~$6.6 billion deal with VietJet Aviation for 100 A321s and 50 options, bringing its total to 232 firm orders and 156 options, BofA Securities highlighted.
This latest agreement brings Airbus&#8217;s total announced orders at the event to 232 aircraft, plus options for an additional 156. In contrast, Embraer S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERJ#NYSE">ERJ</a>) has secured a single defense order for its C-390, with options for 10 more aircraft for potential NATO members, while Boeing has not yet announced any new deals at the show.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>): Lockheed Martin executives shared key strategic updates, highlighting growth prospects across autonomous systems, missile defense, and NATO-aligned production.
The company is advancing its MATRIX AI for Black Hawk helicopters to enable autonomous and optionally unmanned operations, an appealing solution for military logistics in contested zones, BofA Securities pointed out.
Lockheed is also positioned to capitalize on missile defense demand, aiming to integrate its well-established systems into the U.S.&#8217;s layered defense strategy and expand its counter-UAS capabilities.
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As tensions flare in the Middle East, Aeronautics giant Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are sharing the headlines for one of the world&#8217;s most powerful conventional weapons.
What Happened: With President Donald Trump promising &#8216;a real end&#8217; to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45968020/us-stock-futures-tumble-after-trump-threatens-real-end-to-irans-nuclear-problem-avoid-getting-whipsawed-by-noise-says-expert">Iran&#8217;s nuclear weapons</a> program, and Israel already on the offensive over the past couple of days, defense experts, analysts, and the media are once again focused on Tehran&#8217;s fortified nuclear facilities at Fordow and Natanz.
Buried 80 to 110 meters underground, these facilities are impenetrable by conventional munitions, according <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/three-things-will-determine-irans-nuclear-future-fordow-just-one-them">to</a> the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 
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The focus is now on the 30,000-pound GBU-57/B MOP (Massive Ordinance Penetrator), a precision-guided bomb made by Boeing, which can penetrate up to 200 feet of hardened concrete before detonation. 
There is also only one aircraft that is capable of carrying this massive bomb deep into contested airspace undetected, and that is the B-2 Spirit bomber, made by Northrop Grumman. 
Both stocks are benefiting from this renewed attention, but when it comes to shareholder returns, one has significantly outperformed the other over the past 10 years.
Northrop Grumman is up by a phenomenal 211%, significantly outperforming Boeing's 54% gain during the same period, as the latter wrestled with challenges pertaining to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36561497/boeing-faces-reputational-damage-after-midair-door-blowout-4-analysts-on-collateral">Boeing 737 Max</a> in recent years, followed by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/39058924/boeings-production-slowdown-sends-shockwaves-through-aerospace-supply-chain">COVID-19 pandemic</a>. 
So, if you had invested $1,000 in Northrop Grumman 10 years ago, it would now be worth $3,110, whereas the same with Boeing would now be worth $1,540. If you had invested $1,000 in an S&amp;P 500 index fund, on the other hand, it would now be valued at $3,390, which means both the companies have trailed the market over the past 10 years.
Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45899174/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-ba-stock-falls-over-5-in-thursday-pre-market">crash of a Boeing Dreamliner</a> in Ahmedabad last week brought a fresh set of troubles for Boeing, with the stock witnessing a pullback soon after the news.
The conflict between Iran and Israel, however, could be a likely tailwind for the company, along with several other defense stocks, which have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45988507/trump-demands-irans-uncoditional-surrender-stock-futures-remain-steady-defense-shares-trade-higher-in-after-hours-trading">surging over the past week</a>. 
Price Action: Shares of Boeing were down 0.71% on Tuesday, trading at $200.26, with Northrop Grumman up 1.30%, at $503.97, and another 0.60% after hours.
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