Stock Movers Boeing Drops on Crash; Airbus, American, Alaska Airlines Fall
Jun 12, 2025
Boeing faces a significant stock decline after a tragic crash involving an Air India 787 Dreamliner, marking a heartbreaking incident with no survivors. The fallout sees shares of Airbus drop as well. American Airlines joins the downward trend, influencing other U.S. carriers like Delta and United. However, Alaska Airlines manages to rise, benefiting from its lower exposure to international flights. The podcast dives into the immediate market reactions and the broader implications for the aviation industry.
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Market Impact of Boeing Crash
- Boeing shares dropped about 8% after the crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner.
- The aviation sector broadly followed with Airbus and major U.S. airlines mostly down, except Alaska Airlines rising slightly.
Airbus Shares Fall With Boeing
- Airbus shares fell about 1% as a sympathy reaction to Boeing's crash.
- Historically Airbus and Boeing stocks tend to move opposite, so this joint drop is notable.
International Exposure Influences Airline Stocks
- U.S. airlines with heavier international exposure like American, Delta, and United fell around 1%.
- Alaska Airlines bucked the trend, rising slightly due to lighter international exposure.