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水曜日の市場は全体的にいくらか回復が見られてものの、CNNマネーの恐怖と貪欲指数では「極度の恐怖」ゾーンのままである。

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水曜日の発表によると、日本航空（Japan Airlines）（OTC:JAPSY）（OTC:JPNRF）がボーイング（Boeing Co.）（NYSE:BA）から、2023年3月に発注した2型21機に加え、17機のボーイング737-8型機を追加導入することを決定した。国内線の就航路線で使われている737-800型機の更新機材となる。

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宇宙飛行士ブッチ・ウィルモア氏とスニ・ウィリアムズ氏が、6月5日に打ち上げた、ボーイング（Boeing Co）(NYSE:BA)の宇宙船「スターライナー」の初の有人飛行に乗り組んで以来、彼らは国際宇宙ステーション（ISS）に取り残されたままです。ボーイングが乗組員を地球に戻すのに失敗しているためです。

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Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $205 to $240.

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A $30 million wipeout in just 60 days—no miscalculation, just tariffs. That's the reality a U.S. entrepreneur recently revealed following President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40969537/trump-familys-crypto-venture-revealed-new-buying-rules-who-can-invest-and-what-it-means-for-early-ad">Donald Trump</a>'s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods.&nbsp;
On April 17, Mark Cuban shared a <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1911097441580892491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1911097441580892491%7Ctwgr%5Ed38d2889f79fbcd59e7beabb58b0d9f525b10b38%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.as.com%2Flatest_news%2Fmark-cubans-post-about-an-entrepreneurs-frustration-with-tariffs-what-this-is-going-to-do-to-our-economy-is-frightening-n%2F">post on X</a>. In it, he amplified concerns voiced by an unnamed entrepreneur about the growing damage many businesses say they're now grappling with under Trump's newly unveiled trade plans. The tariffs, which would impact imports from 185 countries, start at 10%, with China facing the steepest rate.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Businesses Stall, Stock Warnings Grow Louder</h2>
In his post, Cuban quoted the entrepreneur, who said, "$30M in EBITDA wiped out for us in 2 months, a company I spent a decade building decimated in a matter of months. Unbelievable people still don't understand tariffs at this point, and the head in the sand approach to what this is going to do to our economy is frightening. We are in cash preservation mode and have paused all shipments from China at this point."
Trump's trade measures aim to protect American manufacturing by making foreign imports more expensive. But some industries are already responding by freezing operations, cutting costs, and pausing international shipments.
According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trumps-tariffs-chinese-parts-cybercab-semi-disrupt-teslas-us-production-plans-2025-04-16/">Reuters</a> on April 15, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; halted imports of components from China critical to the assembly of its Cybercab and Semi models. Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) redirected a 737 MAX jetliner meant for a Chinese airliner back to the U.S., citing prohibitive cost implications triggered by the tariff hike, according to media reports.&nbsp;
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Retailers are also feeling the strain. On April 19, Marc Bowker, owner of Alter Ego Comics in Lima, Ohio, told <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/main-street-trump-trade-war-tariffs-small-businesses-impact-2025-4">Business Insider</a> his supplier costs rose as much as 34%. The increase has forced him to raise prices on imported goods and tighten profit margins to stay afloat. "If you see prices go up at your local small business, it&#8217;s not because we want to,&#8221; he said . "It&#8217;s because we&#8217;re forced to."
Across the board, many small business owners are putting plans on hold according to data from the <a href="https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/small-business-weekly-forecast">U.S. Chamber of Commerce</a>. 12% of small business owners believe it&#8217;s a good time to expand, reflecting a five-point decline from January. Moreover, 19% are planning capital purchases in the next three months, down one point from January.
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Cuban encouraged consumers to stock up on essential household goods like soap, toothpaste, and medications, warning that tariffs would eventually drive up shelf prices nationwide.
Meanwhile, industry-wide concern is growing. A survey conducted by <a href="https://www.fictiv.com/ebooks/2025-state-of-manufacturing-report">Fictiv</a> revealed that 77% of manufacturing and supply chain leaders expressed concerns about their ability to manage resources effectively amid trade wars and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41313947/expert-finds-trumps-tax-proposal-drains-money-from-95-of-households-and-funnels-it-to-the-top-5-">tariffs</a>.
In addition, the <a href="https://www.uschina.org/news-releases/new-report-us-china-trade-war-2-0-poised-to-devastate-american-exporters/">U.S.-China Business Council</a> has estimated that some 862,467 American jobs—particularly in agriculture and trade-heavy sectors—could be at risk.
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'Unbelievable People Still Don't Understand Tariffs' – Mark Cuban Highlights Entrepreneur's $30 Million Loss Under Trump's 145% Tariff

Cruise line stocks are historically among the strongest seasonal performers in the S&amp;P 500 heading into the second half of May, with Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) averaging double-digit returns over a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/seasonality">three-week window.</a>
Historical data from Seasonax platforms shows that from May 14 to early June, these three stocks have consistently outperformed over the past decade, with average gains north of 10%. 
Among all S&amp;P 500 constituents, they rank at the very top for late-spring seasonality. Seasonal strength is typically fueled by ramping summer demand, strong forward bookings, and an uptick in consumer travel spending ahead of peak vacation months.
Here are the top five S&amp;P 500 stocks by average return in a three-week period starting from May 14:
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<th>Avg. Return (Last 10 years)</th>
<th>Max Profit</th>
<th>Max Loss</th>
<th>Win Rate</th>
<th>Pattern Dates</th>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line</td>
<td>+13.75%</td>
<td>+149.63%</td>
<td>-6.59%</td>
<td>5/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 7</td>
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<td>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>)</td>
<td>+11.98%</td>
<td>+102.49%</td>
<td>-0.11%</td>
<td>9/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 6</td>
</tr>
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<td>Royal Caribbean</td>
<td>+11.52%</td>
<td>+113.71%</td>
<td>-7.48%</td>
<td>6/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carnival Corp.</td>
<td>+11.28%</td>
<td>+103.02%</td>
<td>-5.19%</td>
<td>5/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>+10.69%</td>
<td>+88.13%</td>
<td>-4.95%</td>
<td>8/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 7</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">RCL Sees Strong Summer Bookings</h3>
In a note from late April, Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove pointed to a strong reversal in booking momentum despite broader macro uncertainty and uneven travel data across the sector.
April bookings at RCL exceeded the same month last year, while close-in bookings remained firm. 
The company also reported stronger-than-usual onboard spending and pre-cruise purchases. Forward bookings for 2026 were tracking in line with 2024 levels but at higher prices—a sign of pricing power in an inflation-sensitive market.
With approximately 86% of the 2025 cruise calendar already booked, Dove's team raised their estimates and lifted the stock's price target from $245 to $260. However, they retained a slightly more cautious tone in 2026, pending more clarity on consumer resilience.
Since hitting tariff-driven lows on April 9, shares of RCL have surged 50% through mid-May —more than twice the gain of the S&amp;P 500. CCL shares matched the performance during the same period. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NCLH Flags Demand Softness Amid Macro Pressures</h3>
In contrast, Norwegian Cruise Line is facing a different set of conditions. 
In early May, Bank of America analyst Andrew Didora highlighted NCLH as the first in the group to show softness in its 12-month forward-booked position.
While this wasn't viewed as unexpected—given the macro backdrop, consumer sentiment, and fare discounts introduced under the Oceania brand—it raised questions about forward pricing discipline across the cruise industry. Didora added that weakening demand isn't isolated to NCLH, and other operators may be seeing similar dynamics. 
BofA cut its 2025 and 2026 EPS forecasts for NCLH by 3% and 2%, now expecting $2.07 and $2.53, respectively. It revised the price objective down from $23 to $20 while maintaining a Neutral rating on concerns around leverage and top-line pressures.
Shares of NCLH have rallied 36% since April lows, underperforming versus peers. 
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Tariffs have skyrocketed. Supply chains are tangled. Small businesses are bracing themselves. But amid the economic friction, a surprising gesture from China may have cracked open the door to compromise.&nbsp;
On April 17, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman reacted to Beijing&#8217;s proposal for a 90-day pause on its own tariffs, calling the development a hopeful sign: &#8220;The rift is healing,&#8221; he<a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1911402888389157233"> posted on X</a>. Ackman&#8217;s comment followed China&#8217;s call for the U.S. to drop its additional trade levies after Washington made a move to exempt certain electronics from tariffs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ackman Wants A Pause To Prevent Business Fallout</h2>
The trade war has escalated in recent months. The Trump administration steadily raised tariffs on Chinese imports, reaching a peak of 145% in early April. In return, China imposed retaliatory tariffs at 125% on U.S. goods, triggering disruptions across sectors on both sides of the Pacific.&nbsp;
According to<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-we-will-have-trade-deal-with-china-2025-04-17/"> Reuters</a>, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce urged the U.S. to fully eliminate the tariffs and resume talks grounded in &#8220;mutual respect.&#8221;
Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, weighed in on April 13 <a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1911381955641213023">via an X post</a>.&nbsp;
&#8220;If President Trump were to pause the China tariffs for 90 days and reduce them temporarily to 10%, he would achieve the same objective in causing US businesses to relocate their supply chains from China without the disruption and risk to these businesses in the short term,&#8221; he wrote.&nbsp;
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This, Ackman explained, would give U.S. small and medium-sized businesses a breather to adjust their supply chains without immediate financial fallout.
He also clarified that such a move wouldn&#8217;t signal weakness. &#8220;The result has been nations lining up to negotiate deals with the administration,&#8221; he wrote. That means such a move would boost the U.S.&#8217;s negotiating power and if the tariffs are reframed as a strategic pause.
These comments come days after Trump exempted key electronics and semiconductor items from new reciprocal tariffs. According to Ackman, that exemption triggered China&#8217;s response—and now created an opening for real negotiations.
Meanwhile, the effects of the trade war are becoming increasingly visible. Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 737 Max <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/21/china-returns-boeing-737-jet-us-too-expensive-tariffs">jetliner</a> originally purchased by China&#8217;s Xiamen Airlines was returned to the U.S. on April 20 due to mounting import costs.&nbsp;
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In a separate move, Hongkong Post <a href="https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202502/05/P2025020500487p.htm">announced </a>that it had suspended all package delivery services to the U.S., citing tariff-related costs.
China&#8217;s export data also shows movement. According to the<a href="https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-economy-tariffs-exports-86ecd3f1594b69e537085ae94e8f0e8f"> Associated Press</a>, Chinese exports surged 12.4% in March as manufacturers rushed shipments ahead of the harsher U.S. tariff schedules.&nbsp;
Despite the spike, economists warn that both countries may face slower growth in the months ahead. On April 16, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/view-chinas-q1-economic-growth-beats-estimates-trade-tensions-cloud-outlook-2025-04-16/">Reuters reported</a> that China&#8217;s first-quarter GDP outlook is dimming due to escalating trade tensions and weakening domestic demand.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Bill Ackman Says 'The Rift Is Healing' As China Opens Door To 90-Day Tariff Pause, Urges Trump To Lower Levies To 10%

The conversion of a Qatari 747 jet into the&nbsp;new Air Force One for&nbsp;President Donald Trump could&nbsp;cost over $1 billion and&nbsp;take several years, according to aviation experts.
What Happened: Several aviation experts have cautioned that converting a 13-year-old jet owned by Qatar into the new Air Force One could end up costing U.S. taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over a period of time. The refurbishment of the commercial plane, currently valued at $400 million, would exceed its present worth, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/turning-qatari-747-air-force-one-cost-1-billion-take-years-experts-say-rcna206582">reported</a> NBC News.
Richard&nbsp;Aboulafia, managing director at&nbsp;AeroDynamic Advisory, stated that the conversion process would be complex and time-consuming. According to Aboulafia, the Qatari jumbo jet would have to be extensively dismantled to eliminate any security risks, then equipped with expensive, advanced systems for secure government communication and defense—potentially pushing the project timeline into the 2030s. 
Hence, it might not be finished before Trump&#8217;s term ends in 2029. The plane is then expected to be transferred to his presidential library foundation.
Aviation experts have questioned the financial and practical sense of the project, given that Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) is already working on&nbsp;multi-year project is underway to convert two 747s as replacements for the current Air Force One aircraft. Boeing, the original manufacturer, is expected to secure the contract to refurbish the Qatari 747.
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Why It Matters: The proposed conversion of the Qatari jet has been a subject of controversy since President Trump&#8217;s acceptance of the $400 million gift from Qatar&#8217;s royal family. 
Critics, including former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45400944/as-nikki-haley-slams-trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-bill-ackman-cites-national-security-implications-only-a-fool-would-not-accept-this-says-president">voiced </a>concerns about the implications for national security and potential corruption. The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45338985/trump-reportedly-set-to-accept-flying-palace-from-qatar-white-house-says-lavish-gift-of-boeing-jumbo-jet-complies-with-all-applicable-laws"> lavish gift </a>was defended by the Trump administration as complying with all applicable laws.
Meanwhile, President Trump defended the gift and clarified on Truth Social that the aircraft was being given to the Department of Defense and not him. He further mentioned that it would be temporarily used as Air Force One until Boeing delivers, while adding that the gift was saving taxpayers money.
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Trump's Qatar Jet Gift Could Cost Taxpayers $1 Billion — And He Still May Not Be Able To Use It This Term, Say Experts

President Donald Trump defended Qatar&#8217;s offer of a Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 747-8 jumbo jet reportedly valued at $400 million, dismissing critics and declaring that &#8220;only a fool would not accept this gift on behalf of our Country.&#8221;
What Happened: Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley swiftly criticized the arrangement, warning that &#8220;accepting gifts from foreign nations is never a good practice&#8221; and &#8220;threatens intelligence and national security.&#8221; 
Haley highlighted Qatar&#8217;s ties to terrorist organizations, adding that such an arrangement &#8220;implies the President and U.S. can be bought.&#8221;
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&mdash; Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) <a href="https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1922266032976363701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a statement on Truth Social, Trump emphasized the aircraft would be given to the U.S. Air Force, not to him personally, serving as a temporary Air Force One until delayed replacements arrive. 
&#8220;Why should our military, and therefore our taxpayers, be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars when they can get it for free&#8230;,&#8221; Trump wrote.

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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, <a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1922398382737240093">questioned</a> the inconsistency, asking why it was inappropriate for the Department of Defense to accept a plane from Qatar while &#8220;elite universities accept billions from Qatar.&#8221; 
Ackman later clarified he opposed both practices. &#8220;And both have national security implications,&#8221; he added. 
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Why It Matters: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers compared the situation to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45364595/trumps-qatar-plane-a-reckless-disregard-for-national-security-says-jack-reed-betrayl-of-trust-in-protecting-us-sovereignty">&#8220;banana-republic-level corruption&#8221;</a> on social media, suggesting potential tax implications and questioning why universities face scrutiny for accepting Qatari research funds while the president receives a lavish gift.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the arrangement, stating the gift &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption">complies with all applicable laws</a>&#8221; and emphasizing the administration&#8217;s commitment to &#8220;full transparency.&#8221; According to sources cited by ABC News, the aircraft would transfer to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation by January 2029 after Trump&#8217;s term ends.
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45364595/trumps-qatar-plane-a-reckless-disregard-for-national-security-says-jack-reed-betrayl-of-trust-in-protecting-us-sovereignty">ranking member</a> on the Senate Armed Services Committee, warned of &#8220;counterintelligence risks&#8221; from using a foreign-donated plane. 
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As Nikki Haley Slams Trump's $400 Million Boeing Jet Gift From Qatar, Bill Ackman Cites National Security Implications: 'Only A Fool Would Not Accept This,' Says President

President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia into the United States, calling it a &#8220;golden era&#8221; of U.S.-Middle East economic cooperation and listing a series of multibillion-dollar deals with leading American corporations<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump"> in tech, defense and infrastructure.</a>
"From the moment we started, we've seen wealth that just poured and is pouring back into America," Trump said in Riyadh during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum.
&#8220;This week, there are multi-billion dollar commercial deals with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMNZ#NASDAQ">AMNZ</a>), Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). They&#8217;re all here. Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), and many, many more,&#8221; Trump added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Saudi Arabia's $600B Investment Package: What's Inside?</h3>
Trump announced &#8220;the largest set of commercial agreements on record&#8221; between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, calling it a &#8220;historic and transformative&#8221; leap forward.
 The $600 billion deal includes:
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<li>A $14.2 billion energy export package from GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>).</li>
<li>A $4.8 billion aircraft deal involving Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Saudi aviation leasing firm AviLease.</li>
<li>A $5.8 billion healthcare investment from Shamekh IV Solutions, including a new Michigan IV fluid plant. </li>
<li>Additionally, infrastructure engineering firms including AECOM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>), Parsons Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>) and Hill International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIL#NYSE">HIL</a>) are delivering $2 billion in U.S. services exports for Saudi megaprojects such as King Salman Park, King Salman International Airport and Qiddiya City.</li>
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&#8220;Today, the Gulf nations have shown this entire region a path towards safe and orderly societies with improving quality of life, flourishing economic growth, expanding personal freedoms, and increasing responsibilities on the world stage,&#8221; Trump said.
According to the White House fact sheet, new investment funds have been launched jointly between the two nations:
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Sector Boost: $142 Billion In Arms To Saudis</h3>
Trump said the U.S. has secured $142 billion in military equipment purchases from Saudi Arabia, calling it "the largest ever."
The White House said the package covers five key areas: air force advancement, missile defense, maritime security, border modernization, and information systems. It also includes training for Saudi military personnel and support for defense medical services.
The defense sector — particularly companies like Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) — could attract renewed attention if arms deals are formalized.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare And Industrial Investment Hits Michigan</h3>
Shamekh IV Solutions will invest $5.8 billion, including the development of a high-capacity IV fluid plant in Michigan. 
Trump said: "We've cut our health care costs by 50 to 90%. You're going to see drugs and pharmaceuticals come down at numbers that nobody has ever seen."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump: &#8216;It's Going To Go A Lot Higher&#8217;</h3>
Reiterating his confidence in the U.S. economy and stock market, Trump said: "Five weeks ago, I told people this is a great time to buy. I got criticized for that. Now they don&#8217;t criticize me anymore. People should have listened. But it&#8217;s going to go a lot higher."
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Boeing shares are trading higher after AviLease placed an order for Boeing 737 MAX jets.

Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday after the company disclosed that Saudi Arabia-based AviLease placed its first direct order for the purchase of 20 737-8 jets, along <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45379503/avilease-places-first-direct-boeing-order-for-up-to-30-737-max-jets" rel="noreferrer noopener">with options for an additional 10 aircraft.</a>
This agreement allows AviLease to expand its increasing fleet and offer its airline clients access to the newest, fuel-efficient aircraft models.
This single-aisle aircraft order supports the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s strategic vision to become a global center for aviation.
These airplanes is expected to contribute to the nation&#8217;s objective of accommodating 330 million passengers and attracting 150 million visitors each year by 2030.
Edward O&#8217;Byrne, CEO of AviLease added, &#8220;Building on our recently achieved investment grade ratings, this transaction proves our ability to transact across all market channels, including sale and lease-back, secondary trading, M&amp;A and now direct OEM purchasing.&nbsp;These new aircraft will accelerate our growth and enable us to deliver the industry&#8217;s latest generation, fuel–efficient fleet solutions.&#8221;
Last week, Boeing shares rose after Taiwan&#8217;s&nbsp;China Airlines&nbsp;ordered&nbsp;14 of the fuel-efficient 777X aircraft, becoming the first in Taiwan to do so. The airline plans to use them for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/05/45290030/boeings-secures-order-from-taiwans-china-airlines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">long-haul routes to North America and Europe</a>.
In the first quarter, the company booked 221 net orders and delivered 130 commercial airplanes, with a backlog of over 5,600 planes valued <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44948499/boeing-stock-jumps-after-q1-2025-results-production-expansion-plans-for-737-and-787" rel="noreferrer noopener">at&nbsp;$460 billion</a>.
Moreover, the company&#8217;s shares got a boost from a landmark trade agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. signed last week, in which the U.K. pledged&nbsp;to purchase $10 billion worth of Boeing aircraft, fueling investor optimism about Boeing&#8217;s international order <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45299009/boeing-stock-rises-on-10-billion-uk-aircraft-deal-in-landmark-trade-pact" rel="noreferrer noopener">pipeline and overall revenue outlook.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ITA</a>) and&nbsp;Direxion Daily BA Bull 2X Shares&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOEU#NASDAQ" rel="noreferrer noopener"> BOEU</a>).
Price Action: BA shares are trading higher by 3.07% at $204.63&nbsp;at the last check on Tuesday.
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Boeing Welcomes New Saudi Arabian Partner: AviLease Orders 20 Fuel-Efficient Jets

Boeing And Avilease, A Global Aircraft Lessor Headquartered In Saudi Arabia, Announce That The Lessor Has Placed Its First Direct Order For Boeing Airplanes With A Firm Purchase For 20 737-8 Jets And Options For 10 More

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Hill International, Jacobs, Parsons, And AECOM To Build Infrastructure Projects Like King Salman International Airport, King Salman Park, The Vault, Qiddiya City And More Totaling $2B In U.S. Service Exports; Major Exports Include GE Vernova's Gas Turbines And Energy Solutions Totaling $14.2B And Boeing 737-8 Aircraft For AviLease Totaling $4.8B

In a recent address at the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke about tariffs and trade war for the first time since the 90-day tariff relaxation between the U.S. and China. He also pledged economic support to LatAm and Caribbean countries and called for the region to come together to counter the growing influence of the U.S.
What Happened: President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of international cooperation during his keynote address at the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum on Tuesday, as reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/611615">China Daily</a>. &#8220;There are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars,&#8221; stated Xi and added, &#8220;bullying and hegemony will only result in self-isolation,&#8221; indirectly referring to the U.S.
Xi expressed China&#8217;s willingness to strengthen solidarity with Latin American and Caribbean nations, pledging continued mutual support on key interests and major concerns. Xi noted that in 2024, trade between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries surpassed $500 billion for the first time—over 40 times the volume recorded at the beginning of the century.
According to Reuters, President Xi Jinping pledged to expand China's influence in Latin America and the Caribbean by offering a new $9 billion credit line and increasing infrastructure investments in the region.
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Why It Matters: The Chinese President&#8217;s remarks come against the backdrop of a turbulent trade relationship with the United States. Economist Nouriel Roubini had earlier stated that President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45367790/dr-doom-nouriel-roubini-says-trump-chickened-out-in-trade-war-with-china-calls-xi-jinping-the-clear-winner-after-tariff-rollback">had backed down</a> in his trade confrontation with China, with almost no concessions from the Chinese side.
Nonetheless, after the tariff truce, China resumed accepting Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45368534/china-greenlights-boeing-jet-arrivals-again-as-90-day-tariff-pause-with-us-brings-relief">aircraft deliveries</a> after a month-long pause, following a significant trade breakthrough with the United States. 
Notably, this is not the first time Xi Jinping has spoken against bullying on the trade front. In April 2025, the Chinese President had embarked on a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, advocating for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806095/as-xi-jinping-urges-vietnam-to-stand-against-unilateral-bullying-trump-labels-the-meeting-a-plan-to-screw-the-united-states-of-america"> free trade</a> and unity against "unilateral bullying.&#8221;
While China is stepping up efforts to increase influence on Latin American countries, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told his countrymen, &#8220;It&#8217;s important to understand, (the fate of Latin America) doesn&#8217;t depend on anyone else. It does not depend on President Xi Jinping, it does not depend on the United States, it does not depend on the European Union, it depends solely and simply on whether we want to be great or continue to be small,&#8221; reported Reuters.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luiz_In%C3%A1cio_Lula_da_Silva"></a>
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Xi Jinping Warns 'Bullying And Hegemony Will Only Result In Self-Isolation' In First Remarks Since US-China Tariff Suspension

China has reportedly resumed accepting Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) aircraft deliveries after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44960098/boeing-ceo-says-china-stopped-taking-airplane-deliveries-as-trade-war-rages">a month-long pause</a>, following a significant trade breakthrough with the United States. The development comes as both nations attempt to ease tensions and steady economic ties.
What Happened: Officials in Beijing have told local airlines that they may now proceed with accepting new aircraft from Boeing, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-13/china-removes-ban-on-boeing-deliveries-after-us-trade-truce">reported</a>, citing sources. Airlines have been granted the flexibility to schedule the incoming jets on the basis of their operational needs.
Prior to this, multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888512/boeing-jet-returns-to-us-amid-escalating-tariff-tensions-with-china">planes were returned</a> to the United States after Chinese airlines declined to accept them due to tariffs, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45059743/china-open-to-co-operate-with-us-firms-voices-concern-over-trade-war-impact-as-tariffs-hits-chinese-airlines-and-boeing">China's commerce ministry remarked</a> was hurting the sector.
In response, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44970516/boeing-adjusts-strategy-amid-trump-tariff-fallout-ceo-kelly-ortberg-says-wont-build-aircraft-for-customers-who-will-not-take-them-as-china-halts-deliveries">Boeing indicated its readiness</a> to present the undelivered jets to new buyers in other markets.
Boeing did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: Around 50 Boeing aircraft are now expected to reach Chinese airlines this year, sparing the company the expense and delays of seeking replacement customers, and confirming a regular inflow of revenue once deliveries are made.
China is projected to create one-fifth of the world's airplane demand over the next two decades. In 2018, it accounted for nearly 25% of Boeing's total production, Bloomberg noted.
As the U.S. and China have agreed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45341884/apple-amazon-nvidia-rise-in-monday-premarket-as-us-china-agree-to-90-day-tariff-truce-neither-side-wants-a-decoupling">halt their trade dispute</a> for 90 days, reducing most of their retaliatory tariffs from 125% to 10%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45344582/boeing-stock-is-up-on-monday-heres-why">Boeing is set to benefit</a>, with shares climbing on Monday.
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China Ends Freeze On Boeing Deliveries As 90-Day Tariff Pause With US Brings Relief: Report

President Donald Trump is facing scrutiny after confirming plans to accept a Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) manufactured 747-8 from Qatar to serve as Air Force One. The decision has raised significant security and ethical concerns among lawmakers and experts.
What Happened: Trump confirmed plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar to serve as Air Force One. The aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, is intended to replace the current Air Force One for the remainder of his term, <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5296641-jack-reed-trump-qatar-plane-counterintelligence-risks/">reported</a> The Hill.
Senator&nbsp;Jack Reed&nbsp;(D-R.I.), the leading&nbsp;Democrat on the Senate Armed&nbsp;Services Committee, expressed grave concerns on Monday about the potential counterintelligence risks posed by using a foreign-donated plane. Reed emphasized that employing this aircraft could give a foreign nation&nbsp;access to sensitive systems and&nbsp;communications.
Reed criticized the decision as a &#8220;reckless disregard for national security&#8221; and a &#8220;betrayal of trust&#8221; in safeguarding U.S. sovereignty. Despite Trump&#8217;s assertion that the gift is a &#8220;great gesture&#8221; from Qatar, even some Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader&nbsp;John Thune&nbsp;(R-S.D.), have voiced reservations over ethical and security implications.
Thune acknowledged the delay in delivering the next Air Force One, however, he said, &#8220;Whether or not this is the right solution … I don't know.&#8221;
Trump&#8217;s ally,&nbsp;Laura Loomer, also condemned the acceptance of the aircraft, labeling it a &#8220;stain&#8221; on the presidency. The Boeing 747-8 would require extensive retrofitting for secure communications and defense, potentially costing hundreds of millions and taking years to complete, as noted by aviation experts.
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Why It Matters: The acceptance of the Boeing 747-8 from Qatar has sparked a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/05/45338985/trump-reportedly-set-to-accept-flying-palace-from-qatar-white-house-says-lavish-gift-of-boeing-jumbo-jet-complies-with-all-applicable-laws">wave of criticism and concern</a>. The Trump administration is preparing to receive this luxurious aircraft from Qatar's royal family, with the White House stating that the gift complies with all applicable laws. However, this has not quelled the backlash.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and economist Peter Schiff have also <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption">voiced their disapproval</a>, with Summers describing the situation as &#8220;banana-republic-level corruption&#8221; on social media. He questioned why universities face scrutiny for accepting Qatari research gifts while the president can receive such a lavish present.
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Trump's Qatar Plane A 'Reckless Disregard For National Security,' Says Jack Reed: 'Betrayl Of Trust' In Protecting US Sovereignty

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President Trump Says Disappointed It's Taken Boeing So Long To Build New AF1

Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) stocks are trading higher on Monday following a major de-escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.
What Happened: The company's stock gained over 3.21% in Pre-market trading on Monday morning after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced both sides will reduce tariffs by over 115% for 90 days following negotiations.
U.S. goods will be subjected to a 10% tariff in China, while Chinese imports into the U.S. will face a 30% tariff. Interestingly, China's CCP had prohibited its airlines from importing Boeing planes and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888512/boeing-jet-returns-to-us-amid-escalating-tariff-tensions-with-china">had sent back</a> the planes following escalating tensions.
Elsewhere, U.S. President Donald Trump also accepted a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption">$400 million Boeing 747-8 Jumbo Jet</a> from the Qatari royal family, which sparked outrage among experts.
Price Action: Boeing shares were up 3.21% at $201.10 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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