Shares of industrial and transportation companies fell as investors weighed the latest Boeing debacle.

Boeing shares continued their decline after Alaska Air and United Airlines said they had discovered loose parts on 737 MAX 9 jets that they inspected. Shares of Spirit AeroSystems, the main contractor on the fuselage of the 737 MAX jet, recouped some of their recent losses.

German auto makers Volkswagen and BMW posted 2023 sales growth of 12% and 6.5%, respectively.


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