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Old Dominion Freight Line Delivers on Top- and Bottom-Line Results for Q2
You're going to have to dig deep to find something wrong with Old Dominion Freight Line's (NASDAQ: ODFL) second-quarter results. Up and down the income statement and the operating metrics, Old
Better Buy: FedEx Corp. vs. United Parcel Service
FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) changed the world by making rapid delivery of goods a reality. Demand for fast shipping has skyrocketed as e-commerce has grown, and both
CSX Rail Down 5% on Shocking Conference Call
This week, rail company CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) dropped 5% in a single day after CEO Hunter Harrison reported that not only was he leaving the company, and not only was CSX planning for 700 layoffs, but
Hawaiian Holdings' EPS Soars, but Investors Still Don't Believe
Since the beginning of 2016, Hawaiian Airlines has been posting by far the best unit revenue results in the U.S. airline industry. This performance has driven strong earnings growth at parent company
Is United Continental's Management Becoming Overconfident?
United Continental (NYSE: UAL) has come a long way in terms of regaining investor support in the past few years. United Continental's board finally replaced longtime CEO Jeff Smisek two years ago
Game Theory Starts to Weigh on OPEC’s Production Cuts
Last week, CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) fell 5% in one day when CEO Hunter Harrison announced not only his plans to leave the company but also some serious doubts about the company's future.On this
Soft Pricing Undercuts Market-Share Gains at C.H. Robinson Worldwide
A familiar theme characterized C.H. Robinson Worldwide's (NASDAQ: CHRW) second-quarter 2017 results, released Wednesday after the closing bell. Revenue rose appreciably, but other key metrics
4 Things You Didn't Know About FedEx Corporation
It's easy to quickly conclude that FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is just a smaller version of United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) and that the two companies are essentially interchangeable, except for
Why United Continental Holdings, Northern Trust, and McCormick Slumped Today
Wednesday was a good day on Wall Street, as major benchmarks climbed toward record territory. Technology stocks had a particularly good showing, helping to send the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite toward
What Comeback? United Continental Disappoints Again
On Tuesday afternoon, United Continental (NYSE: UAL) released its second-quarter earnings results. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.75: up about 5% year over year and comfortably above the
CSX Picks Up Steam, but Will New Initiatives Produce More Growth?
Railroad companies have worked hard to try to claw their way back from tough times over the past two years. CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) in particular has focused on restructuring efforts designed to increase
Is This Tiny Airline About to Challenge Delta Air Lines?
For most of its 35-year history, Sun Country Airlines has been a perennial also-ran in the airline industry. It's hard to survive as a smaller airline in the U.S., and Sun Country has been further
JetBlue Airways and Alaska Air Are Poised for Strong Profit Growth
The four largest U.S. airlines often steal the bulk of investors' attention. However, shares of Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) -- the No. 5 and No. 6 airlines in the
3 Top Stocks You're Missing the Boat On
The investing world is littered with stocks that barely get any attention on a daily basis. That's a shame because some of the best stocks for your portfolio are the ones that aren't scrutinized as
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Q2 Earnings: Profit Growth Returns
For more than two years, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) tried without success to get its unit revenue growing again, after the 2014-2016 oil price crash sparked a price war among U.S. airlines. However
3 Great Reasons to Buy United Parcel Service Stock
United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) has a problem: the internet. It's a mixed blessing that results in too much of a good thing. As the delivery giant adjusts its business to the changing outlook for
Boom in der Logistik-Branche hält an!
Liebe Leser,
für den einen ist Logistik der LKW auf der Autobahn, der einen am zügigen Fortkommen hindert, für den anderen ist es vor allem das heißersehnte Päckchen mit dem letzten....
Alaska Air Group übernimmt Virgin America!
Liebe Leser,
Alaska Air hat Virgin America im 4. Quartal übernommen und ist dadurch zur fünftgrößten Fluggesellschaft in den USA aufgestiegen. Durch die Akquisition wurde das Flug-Netzwerk auf....
Erneute Rekordwerte für Southwest Airlines!
Liebe Leser,
Southwest Airlines landete im Ranking des renommierten Fortune Magazins auf Platz 8 der weltweit am meisten bewunderten Unternehmen. Von Premier Traveler wurde man zum 3. Mal in Folge....
Warren Buffetts steigt bei den 4 größten US-Fluggesellschaften ein!
Liebe Leser,
Der Weltluftfahrtverband IATA rechnet für 2017 erstmals seit 3 Jahren mit einem Gewinnrückgang. Es wird ein kumulierter Branchengewinn von 29,8 Mrd. $ prognostiziert. Zum Vergleich:....
FedEx Corp.: Markterwartungen verfehlt!
Liebe Leser,
FedEx hat trotz eines starken Umsatzanstiegs im 2. Quartal um 19% auf 14,9 Mrd $ die Markterwartungen verfehlt. Der Gewinn kletterte von 691 auf 700 Mio $. Für Ernüchterung sorgte....
United Parcel Service blieb hinter den Erwartungen zurück!
Liebe Leser,
die Niedrigzinsen haben UPS in die roten Zahlen gerissen. Weil das Zinstief die Pensionskasse in Bedrängnis brachte, stand im 4. Quartal unterm Strich ein Verlust von 239 Mio $. Mit....
Alaska Air Group: Das Vertrauen in die Zukunft wird durch eine Dividendenanhebung untermauert!
Liebe Leser,
Alaska Air hat Virgin America im 4. Quartal übernommen und ist dadurch zur fünftgrößten Fluggesellschaft in den USA aufgestiegen. Durch die Akquisition wurde das Flug-Netzwerk auf....
Southwest Airlines: Auf Rekordjagd!
Liebe Leser,
SWA landete im Ranking des renommierten Fortune Magazins auf Platz 8 der weltweit am meisten bewunderten Unternehmen. Von Premier Traveler wurde man zum 3. Mal in Folge zum besten....
Solide Ergebnisse für die American Airlines Group!
Liebe Leser,
AA hat für 2016 solide Ergebnisse präsentiert. Durch den branchenweiten Preisdruck verzeichnete die Fluglinie einen Umsatzrückgang von 2%. Im 4. Quartal zeichnete sich aber eine....