What’s Causing the Decline in Boeing Company Stock Today?

Boeing's Acquisition Challenges: Boeing's shares fell after the FTC mandated the company to divest significant assets from Spirit Aerosystems to address antitrust concerns regarding its $8.3 billion acquisition of Spirit's aerostructures business.

Divestiture Requirements: The FTC's consent order requires Boeing to sell Spirit's aerostructures businesses that supply Airbus, including a facility in Malaysia, and to provide transition support to ensure smooth production handovers.

Regulatory Concerns: The merger raised concerns that it would allow Boeing to dominate critical aircraft components, prompting the need for divestitures to maintain competition in both commercial and military aircraft markets.

Market Reaction: Following the news, Boeing's stock dropped by 1.5%, while Spirit's shares increased by 2.72%, reflecting investor reactions to the regulatory developments.