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A $10,000 holding in Boeing (BA) at Friday's close was worth about $9,310 after trading on Monday, September 28, 2026—a drop of roughly 6.9%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8% that day, so the news was Boeing’s, even if the fallout is limited to Commercial Airplanes. So what sent Boeing stock down on Monday.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Boeing (BA) has been lifting 737 MAX output to 47 jets a month. On September 16, its chief executive said steadying that pace was taking longer than expected. The 737 MAX program serves as Boeing’s primary commercial cash driver, making line stability essential to meeting company-wide cash flow targets. If the MAX line cannot steady at 47 a month, what does that mean for Boeing’s financial recovery and stock valuation.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Two battered defense giants, record backlogs, and sharply cheaper entry prices are tempting retirement income investors, but only one of these dividend payers has the cash flow history to keep the checks coming without drama.

A stock that has lost nearly everything this year just announced a $20 million defense order alongside Palantir's name, and the fine print tells a very different story than the headline.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

On August 31, the Department of War (DoW) announced the signing of two seven-year framework agreements with General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)’s Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) on August 31. The multiyear procurement contracts aim to triple PAC-3 MSE and quadruple THAAD interceptor capacity by scaling manufacturing for subcomponents like motor […]

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) received a new multi year U.S. Army contract modification for Double V Hull A1 Stryker vehicles, extending through 2028. The award enlarges the Army Stryker program backlog and adds funded production for upgraded armored vehicles across multiple brigade combat teams. The contract update supports continued manufacturing at General Dynamics Land Systems facilities that produce Stryker chassis and mission packages. The extra Double V Hull A1 Stryker work is...

If you own Boeing (BA), the worry is whether its commercial airplane business can earn money on the jets it sells. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, that business lost money. Its operating margin was negative 2.7%, meaning costs ran above sales. The jet business brought in nearly half of Boeing's revenue for the quarter. That makes its margin the number that matters most for Boeing's profits.

A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

Boeing (BA) stock is down about 8% over the past year and trades about 22% below its 52-week high. Inside the factories the picture reads differently: the company is delivering airplanes at a pace it has not managed since 2018, against a record order book. The upside case rests on a clear assumption: translating that delivery pace into positive free cash flow.