Description: Shares of Boeing are flying higher after the aerospace company landed a multi-billion dollar contract to make 180 aerial tankers for the Air Force. 

Source:  CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: 02/25/2011

Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/02/25/mkts_boeing_0225.cnnmoney/

Questions for discussion:

• Is there a fundamental concern investors should have when a company is highly dependent on government related spending?
• Do you think there was a serious risk at Boeing if this contract had not been announced?
• Do you think Boeing represents a good investment at this time?
• How will this contract affect the firm’s cash flow and financial planning?