5 Best US Stocks to Invest In for Long Term

2. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 114

On April 16, Reuters reported that The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has been hiring about 100 to 140 factory workers each week. That’s the fastest pace since 2024. The company is bringing in new workers to replace retirees and to keep up with higher production and new aircraft programs, according to a union leader.

In the Pacific Northwest, Boeing’s union workforce has now crossed 34,000 and is still growing. Jon Holden shared this in his first interview after stepping into his role overseeing training and apprenticeships at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

The IAM represented about 33,000 Boeing workers in the region back in 2024, when Holden was leading the local union through a seven-week strike tied to a new contract. Holden said Boeing now needs to staff a fourth Seattle-area production line, known as the North Line, for its 737 MAX jet. There’s also a need to support production of the 777X, which is still waiting for certification, and to fill roles left open by retiring workers.

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) operates as an aerospace manufacturer. It runs across three main segments: Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services. Its commercial unit focuses on building and selling jet aircraft for airlines around the world.