Boeing, GE and Trump's Middle East trip to remember
President Donald Trump is getting high marks for his diplomacy during his Middle East visit, but it’s his wheeling and dealing for Boeing and GE Aerospace that left investors cheering. Boeing shares tacked on 5.6% this week, while GE added nearly 8% after Qatar Airways announced an order of 210 widebody jets, the largest ever for America’s plane maker, valued at $96 billion, according to the White House. In an expanded deal with Qatar, GE will provide 400 engines to power Boeing’s 777-9 and 787 aircraft. ...