Boeing rises with positive expectations; Intel extends assembly

Shares of an aircraft manufacturer rose sharply as a top executive said deliveries and free cash flow will trend higher in 2026, while a major semiconductor player continued its hot streak.

Major US stock indexes rose on Tuesday, rebounding from the sell-off seen in the previous session. The S&P 500 advanced 0.3%, the Dow Jones advanced 0.4%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.6%. In another bright sign for risk assets, the price of Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has recouped some of its recent losses. See here for Investopedia Complete coverage of today’s most important market stories.

Shares of Boeing ( BA ) rose 10.2%, marking the top performance in the S&P 500, after CFO Jay Malavy delivered an upbeat forecast for the plane maker through 2026. Speaking at an industry conference, the executive praised the progress Boeing has made in its recovery plans and said the company expects to increase deliveries of its 737 and 787 planes next year. The planemaker also expects strong free cash flow growth in 2026.

Intel (INTC) shares jumped 8.7%, adding to gains made late last week amid speculation that Apple (AAPL) could become a new Intel customer. The potential deal with the iPhone maker would come on top of a series of high-profile agreements for Intel this year, including a partnership with AI darling Nvidia (NVDA).

Stifel upgraded Teradyne (TER) stock to “buy” from “hold,” and shares of the technology testing solutions provider rose 5.7%. Analysts noted a shift in Teradyne’s focus toward high-growth markets, with AI applications expected to represent a larger portion of the company’s semiconductor testing revenue as the business expands beyond the traditional smartphone and consumer markets.

Paper and packaging companies came under pressure on Tuesday. The industry has faced concerns about slowing consumer spending, rising costs and excess supply. Shares of the American packaging company (PKG) fell 5.3%. In its last earnings report released in October, the packaging company reported lower-than-expected earnings. Shares of rivals International Paper (IP) and Smurfit WestRock (SW) fell 3.4% on Tuesday.

AutoZone (AZO) shares fell 3.1% after cautious comments about the auto parts retailer from analysts at Morgan Stanley. The investment bank noted that AutoZone may face cost headwinds related to tariffs and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, although analysts still believe the company is positioned to benefit from positive industry trends.