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Basic Economy Is a Bust for United Continental (So Far)
Five years ago, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) introduced the concept of no-frills "basic economy" fares in the U.S. market. These fares carry a lower price tag but come with additional restrictions.....
Embraer Secures Its 2018 Production With a Big E175 Order
Shares of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) lost more than half of their value between late 2014 and mid-2017. Order activity for the company's commercial aircraft started to....
United Continental's Weak 2017 Just Got Worse
2017 is shaping up to be a down year for many airlines. Jet fuel prices are still quite low by historical standards, but the price of fuel has increased relative to 2016. Labor costs are also....
JetBlue Airways Stock Is on Sale
In late July, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) reported very strong results for the second quarter of 2017. The carrier did benefit significantly last quarter from the timing of Easter, but its....
Delta Air Lines Slashes Its Third-Quarter Guidance
In recent years, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has routinely posted stronger earnings results than its top rivals, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and United Continental (NYSE: UAL). Entering the....
The 6 Best Dividend Stocks in the Railroad Industry
Railroads are always worth looking at for those seeking good dividend growth prospects. But since no two railroads will have exactly the same dividend or growth potential, let's consider which....
Delta Air Lines' Refinery Bet Is About to Pay Off Again
Five years ago, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) made the unusual decision to buy a refinery, to protect against the risk of high crack spreads -- the difference between the cost of crude oil and the....
3 Top Dividend Stocks in Logistics
If you're seeking income investments in an area that's plugged in to the U.S. economy, consider the vital business of logistics. The logistics industry is a subsector of the transportation....
WOW Air Expands in the U.S.: Another Thorn in the Side for American, Delta, and United
Traditionally, the transatlantic market has been a key profit center for the U.S. legacy carriers. Together with their European joint venture partners, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL), Delta Air....
Why American Airlines Stock Rebounded 5% on Friday
Shares of American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) stock closed up 5.4% on Friday, mirroring -- but exceeding -- similar rebounds in the stock prices of United Continental Holdings and Delta Air Lines, up....
3 Incredibly Cheap Dividend Stocks Right Now
For all the talk of the market trading at a high valuation, there are still quite a few stocks you can find selling for a rather cheap price. Some of the best stocks to look at right now that have....
Spirit Airlines Pilot Strike Vote: Less Than Meets the Eye
Earlier this week, pilots at Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) began voting to authorize the union leadership to call a strike if negotiations with the airline break down.To the casual observer, it....
CSX Corp. Outperforms Its Peers, but Is That Enough?
Investors hoping that CSX Corp. CEO Hunter Harrison will bring about the operational improvements required to justify the optimism that's currently baked into its stock price may want to benchmark....
JetBlue Gets Ready to Expand in Atlanta
Nearly a year ago, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) revealed plans to fill the biggest gap remaining in its route network, by reentering the Atlanta market. It took the first step by launching....
Tech Glitch Leaves Southwest Airlines' Best Customers in the Lurch
Last summer, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) suffered a major technology outage. This forced the carrier to cancel about 2,300 flights over the span of four days during the height of the peak summer
Here's Why Hawaiian Holdings Stock Fell 12% in July
Shares of Hawaiian Holdings (NASDAQ: HA) sank 12% in July according to S&P Market Intelligence. Although the company reported a strong second-quarter earnings report, it couldn't allay the fears of
Why Southwest Airlines Dropped 11% in July
Shares of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) fell 11% in July according to S&P Market Intelligence due, in large part, to what investors interpreted as a lackluster second-quarter earnings report
Why United Continental Stock Crashed and Burned in July
Shares of United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) stock dropped 10.1% in July.United Continental reported its Q2 2017 earnings after close of trading on Tuesday, July 18. By the time trading resumed
Debt and Your Small Business: Ensuring a Healthy Relationship
Rare is the business that doesn't take on debt at least once in its lifecycle. Small business owners, and especially entrepreneurs piloting fast-growing start-ups, often don't give borrowing the close
3 Stocks for Warren Buffett Devotees
Warren Buffett has spent more than a half-century earning the title of world's greatest investor. Along the way, he's built up an army of people who have tried to learn at the feet of the master. And
United Continental Torpedoed Spirit Airlines' Unit Revenue Outlook: Should Investors Worry?
Despite the damage from a management-pilot dispute that spiraled out of control in May, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) seemed to be in fairly good shape a month ago. After all, unit revenue had
Delta Air Lines Deepens Ties With European Partners
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is looking to cozy up even more with its biggest trans-Atlantic partners. Under a deal announced last week, Delta will take a 10% stake in joint venture partner Air
Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Preview: An In-Depth Look at Its Most Important Businesses
One of Wall Street's most closely watched companies, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), is set to report its second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Aug. 4.With many
Earnings Pressure Worsens at American Airlines: Rising Competition or a Blip on the Radar?
On Friday, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) reported solid earnings results for the second quarter. By contrast, the company's third-quarter outlook was fairly dismal, although management claimed that
Southwest Airlines Stays at the Head of the Pack
Throughout its history, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has been one of the most profitable companies in the U.S. airline industry. However, among the largest U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL)