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Boeing Takes Flight with 2026 Outlook
Boeing (BA) is finally showing signs of a turnaround after years in the penalty box.
At a UBS conference on Tuesday, CFO Jay Malave delivered what investors desperately wanted to hear: deliveries of both 737 and 787 jets will increase in 2026, and the company expects positive free cash flow in the "low single-digit billions."
This is huge, given Boeing hasn't posted an annual profit since 2018 and has been operating under intense regulatory scrutiny since the door plug blowout incident in January 2024.
The stock surged over 10% on the news—its best day since April.
What's driving the optimism?
Higher delivery volumes following the FAA's lifting of restrictions, improved productivity expected to boost cash margins through 2030, and the delayed 737-10 certification is now anticipated for late 2026.
Boeing deliveries remained strong in October, marking its highest annual delivery pace since 2018 and returning to cash-positive territory for the first time in nearly two years.
Boeing stock has a Ziggma score of 13 and ranks lower than most peers in terms of growth, profitability, and financial health.
Our Takeaway
Boeing's recovery story is gaining credibility, but execution remains critical.
The company needs to prove it can sustain these delivery rates while maintaining safety and quality standards.
If management delivers on these cash flow promises, Boeing could be positioned for a meaningful rerating in 2026.
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Market Overview 📈
Markets rebounded on Tuesday after Monday's selloff, with technology and AI-related names leading the charge.
Bitcoin's 7% recovery boosted crypto-exposed stocks, while AI infrastructure plays gained ground as Credo Technology soared on blowout earnings.
Despite the positive session, investors remain cautious about persistent inflation concerns, elevated valuations, and questions about AI investment returns.
Looking ahead, traders are increasingly optimistic about a Fed rate cut at next week's policy meeting, with markets now pricing in an 89% probability—significantly higher than mid-November.
According to Wells Fargo's Doug Beath, markets are moving past Fed uncertainties and focusing on strong Q4 earnings projections and expected growth acceleration in 2026.
Seasonality also favors stocks, with December historically the third-best month for the S&P 500, averaging gains above 1% since 1950.
However, a new wildcard emerged: corporate executives are warning that tariff-related cost pressures could force headcount reductions in 2026, potentially dampening the labor market recovery that's been supporting consumer spending.
Stock Moves Deciphered 📈
💰 Intel (INTC)
Intel shares rallied almost 9% after the company announced a $200 million investment to expand manufacturing operations in Malaysia.
The move reinforces Intel's commitment to global production capacity at a time when semiconductor supply chains remain a geopolitical priority.
The stock also benefited from renewed speculation that Apple could become a major foundry customer, which would represent a watershed moment for Intel's turnaround strategy under CEO Pat Gelsinger.
🤖 Teradyne (TER)
Teradyne climbed 5.7% after Stifel upgraded the stock to "buy," citing the company's strategic pivot toward high-growth AI testing markets.
Analysts believe Teradyne's semiconductor test equipment business is well-positioned to capture increasing demand from AI chip manufacturers, moving beyond its traditional reliance on smartphone and consumer electronics testing.
The shift is timely as AI chip complexity increases, requiring more sophisticated testing solutions.
🚞 Booking (BKNG)
Booking Holdings surged 5% after Truist upgraded the travel platform to "buy," citing an improved long-term outlook for Asian travel markets and a more attractive valuation.
Analysts argued that concerns about a secular downturn in online travel are overblown, citing steady GDP growth and pent-up travel demand, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
The company's dominant position in international hotel bookings and diversified geographic exposure position it well to benefit from the continued normalization of global travel patterns.
Headlines You Can't Miss 👀
📈 Apple hit new all-time highs, trading at levels not seen since its 1980 IPO, as the tech giant continues its relentless climb.
💎 Estée Lauder gained 4.3% after launching an AI-powered "Scent Advisor" for Jo Malone London, developed with Google Cloud to enhance online fragrance shopping.
🤖 Nvidia invested $2 billion in Synopsys, deepening its engineering partnership to accelerate GPU-based computing infrastructure for EDA and simulation software applications.
🏭 Amazon announced it's testing "ultra-fast" grocery delivery in Seattle and Philadelphia, promising 30-minute or less deliveries, pressuring Instacart parent Maplebear down 2%.
🚚 XPO Logistics fell 6% after reporting that November tonnage declined 5% year-over-year, with shipments also sliding 2%, signaling softness in freight demand.
⚡ Solaris Energy Infrastructure jumped 5% after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an overweight rating, citing secured generation equipment through 2028 and attractive contracted cash flows.
💼 Synchrony Financial (SYF) reached all-time highs not seen since its 2014 IPO, benefiting from strong consumer credit demand and improved credit quality metrics.
Trending Stocks 📊
🚀 MongoDB (MDB)
MongoDB exploded 22% higher after crushing third-quarter expectations and raising full-year guidance.
The developer data platform reported adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share on revenue of $628 million, significantly beating analyst estimates of 80 cents per share on $592 million in revenue.
The company's Atlas database-as-a-service platform continues to gain traction with enterprises migrating to cloud-native architectures, and AI application development is driving increased database consumption.
💸 Credo Technology (CRDO)
Credo Technology surged to an all-time high, gaining over 10% after posting fiscal Q2 results that demolished Wall Street expectations.
The AI infrastructure play earned $0.67 per share on revenue of $268 million, crushing estimates of $0.49 per share and $235 million, respectively.
More impressively, the company guided fiscal Q3 revenue to $335-345 million versus the consensus of just $247.6 million.
🚗 Tesla (TSLA)
Tesla came under scrutiny from "Big Short" investor Michael Burry, who questioned the EV maker's valuation and stock-based compensation practices in a new Substack post.
Burry argued that "Tesla's market capitalization is ridiculously overvalued today and has been for a good long time," pointing to excessive share dilution from employee stock compensation that artificially inflates reported earnings.
While Tesla remains a dominant force in EVs, Burry's critique highlights ongoing debates about whether fundamentals can justify the company's trillion-dollar-plus valuation.
What’s Next?
Key market and macro news 👇
📊 ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Nov): This report provides a monthly snapshot of non-farm private employment in the U.S. A strong number could signal a healthy economy, potentially leading to a rise in the stock market.
🧑🏭 S&P Global Services PMI (Nov): This index measures the performance of the services sector. A higher-than-expected reading could indicate economic expansion and positively influence investor sentiment.
⛽️ Crude Oil Inventories: The Energy Information Administration (EIA) will release its weekly report on crude oil inventories today. This data can affect energy stocks and the broader market because of its impact on inflation.
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