$BA (Boeing) shares have fallen as much as 9.8% in US premarket trading after a panel blew out on a brand-new Alaska Airlines jet mid-flight, causing $BA to temporary ground some 737 Max jets. This Incident is not particularly helpful in regards to $BA key task of ramping up production over the next 2 years as quality control could be an issue. However this may be an isolated event. Analysts at JP Morgan, Citi and Morgan Stanley have a 12 month Price target that ranges between $255-$315. Although there isn’t massive upside here, the price pressure on the stock today will entice me to buy some more $BA shares depending on where the market opens. I also hold $ALK (Alaska Air Group Inc) in my portfolio which is also experiencing pre-market price pressure. Depending on where the market opens, there may be a buy opportunity there too.... Show More
This depends mainly on how you run your portfolio. I don’t get involved in short trading due to the associated risk. I personally wouldn’t short trade $BA (Boeing) as I see there’s potential gain over the long term and also pricing is likely to rebound after a significant drop. ... Show More
I think that the 8% drop is the reflection of the incident and the move has already happened. Can't see it dropping more than 8/9%. It's had bigger faults than that In the past and not dropped so much.... Show More
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