Boeing stock price: Boeing hits new high after $200 billion jet order from Qatar
Boeing shares surged on Wednesday after the company landed a record-breaking order from Qatar Airways, boosting investor confidence in the US aerospace giant.The deal, signed during US President Donald Trump’s visit to Doha, includes the purchase of 160 Boeing aircraft worth over $200 billion.The company’s shares increased by 2.7% during trading, achieving $208.99, and reaching a new 52-week high of $209.66, after the announcement on Wednesday.Trump confirmed earlier that Qatar Airways had placed an unprecedented order for 160 Boeing aircraft, valued above $200 billion, whilst signing various agreements in Doha with Qatar’s emir.“It’s over $200 billion but 160 in terms of the jets. That’s fantastic. So that’s a record,” Trump said,…
