
BA Stock Drops 7% as Boeing Revises Its BMO Due to Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic
Following the revised BMO that already had its impact on Boeing shares, airline stocks fell after President Donald Trump called for a halt in the stimulus negotiations.
Following the revised BMO that already had its impact on Boeing shares, airline stocks fell after President Donald Trump called for a halt in the stimulus negotiations.
The U.S. stock market made positive moves after major correction last week. Airline stocks lead the way as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration starts a three-day compliance test for Boeing’s 737 Max.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airlines worldwide are expected to lose $84.3 billion this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines stocks slid further on Monday after investor Warren Buffett said that Berkshire Hathaway exited its stakes in four of the largest U.S. air carriers American, United, Delta and Southwest airlines due to the coronavirus.
Airlines are seeing a heavy reduction in the number of customers that patronize them, leading to a crash in their stocks.