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Dan Niles Loves Boeing Stock (NYSE:BA) in 2026; Current Investors Less Certain

Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, sees Boeing (NYSE: BA) as a top pick for 2026, citing a $600 billion backlog and potential for $10 billion in free cash flow. However, current investors are cautious, with share prices slipping and a projected fourth-quarter loss of $0.37 per share. Analysts maintain a Strong Buy consensus on BA stock, with a 15.95% upside potential based on an average price target of $251.71, despite concerns over its current valuation.

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Boeing stock dubbed a ‘top pick’ for 2026, Dan Niles explains why

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is considered a ‘top pick’ for 2026 by hedge fund manager Dan Niles, who cites a strong backlog of $600 billion, improving cash flow, and favorable trends in defense and infrastructure as key reasons for optimism. After a nearly 60% rise in stock value this year, Niles expects Boeing to generate positive cash flow next year, potentially reaching $10 billion by the end of the decade. Wall Street shares this optimism, with a consensus rating of ‘overweight’ and a target price indicating a 15% upside.

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RTX Corporation’s (RTX) Raytheon wins new contracts

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) announced on December 23 that its Raytheon unit has secured a $1.7 billion contract from Spain to supply four Patriot air and missile defense systems. This contract marks the largest order for Patriot systems to date, highlighting RTX's strong performance in the defense sector.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In General Dynamics 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) has delivered an annualized return of 18.27% over the past 5 years, outperforming the market by 5.24%. With a current market capitalization of $90.69 billion, a $100 investment in GD stock five years ago would now be worth $231.55, reflecting the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth.

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IBM, Boeing Share Losses Lead Dow's 169-Point Fall

Shares of IBM and Boeing are leading to a decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is down 169 points (0.3%). IBM's shares fell by $3.18 (1.1%) and Boeing's by $1.71 (0.8%), contributing approximately 30 points to the Dow's drop. Other companies like Walt Disney, McDonald's, and Travelers are also impacting the index negatively. A $1 change in any of the Dow's 30 components results in a 6.16-point shift in the index.

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