Boeing earnings

Boeing Co. (BA) said on Wednesday that its 2011 profit will be hurt by delays to its new 787 and higher pension expenses. The airplane builder and defense company also said its fourth-quarter profit fell 8 percent to $1.16 billion. Revenue dropped 8 percent to $16.55 billion. Boeing shares fell...

The airplane maker beat expectations thanks to strong commercial aircraft sales in the third quarter. Boeing also boosted its full-year outlook, sending its shares flying more than 2% higher.

Boeing (BA) reported Wednesday that its second-quarter earnings fell 21% as revenue dropped 9%. While earnings topped Street estimates, revenue missed the mark. Shares declined 1.9% in morning trading. The airplane manufacturer said net income in the quarter was $787 million, or $1.06 per share,...

The first peak week of reports was just what the market ordered, thanks to some beat-and-raise results from Dow blue chips. This week has more big names on tap. And again, jittery investors will be looking closely, especially for revenue growth. [With video]