On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) is ordering 30 Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner jets in its first-ever purchase of that model, providing a boost to the US planemaker that highlights the airline’s optimism for international travel demand.The announcement came as Atlanta-based Delta reported earnings for the fourth quarter that beat analyst estimates. Revenue last year rose to a record $58.3 billion, in line with analysts’ expectations, it said on Tuesday
- L3Harris (LHX) shares gain after the contractor said the Department of Defense is set to invest in its Missile Solutions business through a $1 billion convertible preferred security, which would automatically convert into common equity upon the unit’s planned IPO.
- Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) slumps after the biotech firm said it received a request from the FDA to clarify the clinical benefit of its therapy that treats a rare kidney disease, a move that analysts said could delay the approval by the agency.