Boeing Stock Rises Amid Plea Deal Negotiations as Trading Volume Drops to 41st Position

On March 25, 2025, The's trading volume reached 13.01 billion, marking a 28.45% decrease from the previous day. This placed The's trading volume at the 41st position among all stocks traded that day. Boeing (BA) shares rose by 0.93%, marking the fifth consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 13.01% over the past five days.

Boeing is reportedly seeking to modify or withdraw its guilty plea agreement from last year, which was related to the 2018 and 2019 plane crashes that resulted in 346 fatalities. The plea deal was rejected by a federal judge in December due to diversity considerations for the independent monitor overseeing Boeing's probation. The company is now negotiating with the Department of Justice to potentially revise or remove the requirement for an outside monitor, while maintaining the over $400 million in spending requirements on improving safety practices.

Boeing's efforts to alter the plea deal come as the company faces ongoing scrutiny over the safety of its 737 MAX aircraft. The federal judge overseeing the plea deal negotiations has ordered a June trial for the U.S. government's felony case against Boeing, which could result in the company being branded a convicted felon for conspiring to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration about problematic software. This legal saga has added to the uncertainty surrounding Boeing's future, potentially impacting investor sentiment and stock performance.