{"id":64967,"date":"2026-07-17T13:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/faa-restores-boeing-certification-authority-apple-and-doj-explore-antitrust-settlement\/64967\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:38:16","slug":"faa-restores-boeing-certification-authority-apple-and-doj-explore-antitrust-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/faa-restores-boeing-certification-authority-apple-and-doj-explore-antitrust-settlement\/64967\/","title":{"rendered":"FAA Restores Boeing Certification Authority; Apple and DOJ Explore Antitrust Settlement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The FAA will allow Boeing (<a href=\"\/stock\/BA\">BA<\/a>) to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 aircraft starting July 20, 2026, ending years of direct federal oversight.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Apple (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAPL\">AAPL<\/a>) is reportedly in early-stage settlement talks with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a landmark 2024 antitrust lawsuit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Anglo American (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAUKF\">AAUKF<\/a>) has named a consortium led by former CEO Gareth Penny as the preferred bidder for its De Beers diamond unit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The U.S. oil rig count rose by 7 to 452 this week, the highest level since early 2026, according to Baker Hughes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fitch Ratings reported the U.S. high-yield default rate fell to 2.7% in June, though the figure was impacted by the $9.75 billion DISH DBS bankruptcy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that it will return the authority to issue airworthiness certificates for all <strong>737 MAX<\/strong> and <strong>787 Dreamliner<\/strong> aircraft to Boeing (<a href=\"\/stock\/BA\">BA<\/a>). This decision, effective <strong>Monday, July 20, 2026<\/strong>, follows months of data-driven safety reviews that confirmed the manufacturer&#39;s production quality has stabilized. The FAA had previously revoked this privilege in 2019 following two fatal crashes, requiring federal inspectors to sign off on every individual jet before delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Apple (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAPL\">AAPL<\/a>) has entered preliminary discussions with the <strong>U.S. Department of Justice<\/strong> to settle a major antitrust case filed in 2024. The lawsuit alleges that the tech giant maintains an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market by restricting competitors&#39; access to hardware and software features. While <strong>Apple<\/strong> has reportedly made multiple offers to resolve the case this year, sources caution that the talks are in early stages and may not result in a final agreement.<\/p>\n<p>In the commodities sector, Anglo American (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAUKF\">AAUKF<\/a>) is nearing a deal to divest its <strong>De Beers<\/strong> diamond business. The company has identified a consortium led by former De Beers CEO <strong>Gareth Penny<\/strong> as the preferred bidder, signaling a potential conclusion to a sale process that began in May 2024. The move is part of a broader restructuring at <strong>Anglo American<\/strong> to focus on copper, iron ore, and crop nutrients following a rejected takeover bid from <strong>BHP Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Energy markets saw a notable uptick in activity as the <strong>Baker Hughes<\/strong> weekly rig count showed the U.S. total rising by <strong>7 to 588<\/strong>. The increase was driven entirely by oil rigs, which climbed to <strong>452<\/strong>, while gas rigs remained unchanged at <strong>126<\/strong>. This growth reflects a steady recovery in domestic drilling activity as operators capitalize on stable energy prices and improved production efficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>Credit markets showed mixed signals as <strong>Fitch Ratings<\/strong> updated its U.S. Corporate Distressed and Default Monitor. The trailing 12-month high-yield bond default rate dipped to <strong>2.7%<\/strong>, down from <strong>2.9%<\/strong> in May, primarily due to &quot;base effects&quot; as older defaults exited the calculation window. However, the month was marked by the significant bankruptcy of <strong>DISH DBS<\/strong>, which filed for Chapter 11 with <strong>$9.75 billion<\/strong> in debt after failing to secure liquidity for maturing notes.<\/p>\n<p>On the geopolitical front, White House Press Secretary <strong>Karoline Leavitt<\/strong> confirmed that Chinese President <strong>Xi Jinping\u2019s<\/strong> scheduled state visit to the U.S. remains on track for September. The confirmation follows recent accusations from <strong>President Trump<\/strong> regarding alleged Chinese interference in U.S. elections. Despite the heightened rhetoric, both nations appear committed to maintaining the diplomatic summit, which was initially brokered during <strong>Trump\u2019s<\/strong> visit to Beijing in May 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The FAA will allow Boeing (BA) to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 aircraft 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