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Boeing Seeks to Raise $35B Amid Financial Struggles
Above: Boeing's logo is displayed on the New York Stock Exchange floor during morning trading on Sept. 4, 2024, in New York City. Image copyright: Michael M. Santiago/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Job losses, strikes, and the door panel incident have undoubtedly made it a tumultuous year for Boeing. However, these two moves to shore up their finances should be sufficient to put them in the clear for the next three years. In the meantime, they can tend to internal issues and once again turn a profit.
Narrative B
While these cash-raising measures may be enough to save Boeing's credit rating from slipping anytime soon, that doesn't mean the company is any less likely to buckle under the pressure of this weight. It is facing significant structural issues and, unless it gets its act together quickly, it could soon face bankruptcy.