New York — Boeing fell in early trading on reports that the company is weighing a move to raise more debt following the grounding of its 737 Max and that the jetliner’s return to service could face further complications.

While Boeing had about $20bn in available funds at the end of the third quarter, costs stemming from the Max crisis are increasing, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. That has prompted the company to consider raising additional debt, the paper said, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter...

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