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Today is Monday, April 8, 2024.
The Early Bird Index today is 72.13.
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Boeing's Latest Emergency
Just when you thought Boeing (NYSE: BA) would turn things around in 2024, it now faces another safety debacle.
Details: On Sunday, an engine cover on a Boeing 737-800 airplane run by Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) fell off during takeoff in Denver. The flight safely returned to Denver and no one was injured. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
Background: It’s been a terrible year for Boeing. There have been numerous safety incidents (as documented by Early Bird Prime), which forced Boeing’s CEO to step down.
Stock Price: Boeing is down 27% so far in 2024. Southwest is down 0.49% this year.
Final Thoughts: Keep an eye on Boeing’s stock price today because it could take another hit. There are still so many safety questions about Boeing.
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Notables
Notable Earnings Today: N/A.
Notable IPOs Today: SolarBank Corporation Common Stock (Nasdaq: SUUN), Generation Asia I Acquisition Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (Nasdaq: GAQ).
Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: Shacksbury (StartEngine), KarbonPay (Republic), Arrive (PicMii Crowdfunding), Madco3d (StartEngine).
Notable Economic Events Today: NY Fed 1-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations (11:00 a.m. ET).
Shell vs. Saudi Aramco in LNG Deal
The energy giants Shell (NYSE: SHEL) and Saudi Aramco, known as Saudi Arabian Oil (TADAWUL: 2222), are reportedly competing for a big acquisition.
Details: Reuters reported on Sunday that both energy giants are negotiating to buy the assets of Temasek-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading firm Pavilion Energy. The report said that the due diligence process is already complete. The assets could be worth more than $2 billion.
Powering the Story: Both companies say the deal would improve their LNG portfolios.
Background: On Friday, Shell raised its first-quarter gas guidance. Last month, Saudi Aramco boosted its dividend by 30%.
Stock Price: Shell is up 8% in 2024 while Saudi Aramco is down 8%.
Final Thoughts: The winner of this deal gains a big advantage in the LNG industry.
Kimberly-Clark Offloads Personal Protective Equipment Business
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB), which produces paper-based consumer products such as Kleenex and Cottonelle, sold its personal protective equipment business to Ansell (ASX: ANN) on Sunday.
Details: Ansell will pay Kimberly-Clark $640 million for the business unit. The deal should close by September.
Stock Price: Kimberly-Clark is up by 3.23% this year. Meanwhile, Ansell is down 5.42%.
Final Thoughts: Kimberly-Clark’s next financial results are scheduled for April 23. The company is trying to rebound after a disappointing 2023.
Trends to Watch
Drilling up the Odds: The Odds of $100 Oil Are Rising as Supply Shocks Convulse the Market (Bloomberg)
Anticipated April Event: Bitcoin's halving won't see a 600% return this year — so adjust your strategy (Cointelegraph)
Five Long Years: Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds (Associated Press)
Making Mickey Money: Disney’s parks are its top money maker — and it plans to spend $60 billion to keep it that way (CNBC)
Winner: Stock Funds Zoom to 9.1% Gain in First Quarter (Wall Street Journal)
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