Boeing has been announcing a significant number of multibillion dollar deals lately. But the aircraft maker's excellent news comes with a caveat: All of its customers have been scoring hefty discounts to the planes' sticker prices. What gives? Read on ...
As the global economy improves, Boeing says it sees a rebound in demand for commercial aircraft. In fact, the company just landed a couple of big orders from Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and GE at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow worth more than $12 billion.
Precision sounds like a humdrum company. It makes complex metal components primarily used in the manufacture of jet engines and more. But as aircraft orders rebound, it stands to benefit greatly. Its stock has been racing higher, but it could keep gaining altitude.