The key news surrounding Boeing today is the company's move to raise $19 billion in a share issue to shore up liquidity and maintain an investment grade credit rating. The no vote that resulted in a continuation of the IAM strike last week underscored the need for liquidity at Boeing, as a potential downgrade from the rating agencies was looming. This $19 billion raise, combined with a previous $10 billion line of credit, will provide Boeing the liquidity to withstand the impacts of the strike a bit longer – but certainly not indefinitely given the lack of aircraft production and cash flow drain, as well as deleterious impacts on the supply chain.