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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Expects a Huge Windfall From Tax Reform
It has been clear from day one that airlines would be some of the biggest beneficiaries of tax reform. Most airlines pay close to the statutory tax rate today, whereas many companies in other....
Southwest Airlines Could Order Hundreds More Boeing 737s
After facing a sales slowdown last year, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has benefited from a rebound in order activity in 2017. As usual, the popular 737 family of narrowbody jets has led the way.Last week,....
Delta Picks the Airbus A321neo Over Boeing's 737 MAX
In conjunction with its investor day last Thursday, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced its first order for next-generation single-aisle planes. The airline giant chose to order 100 Airbus....
This Is What Holiday Shoppers Worry About Most
More than twice as many Americans find themselves "stressed and frustrated" this holiday season than those who say they are "relaxed" or "happy." In addition, 40% of shoppers said that their....
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Follows Rivals and Raises Its Unit Revenue Guidance
A bizarre peak-season price war led to somewhat disappointing earnings results for the four largest U.S. airlines last quarter. However, the fourth quarter is shaping up to be much better.Earlier this
Airbus – Da braut sich was zusammen
Es brodelt in der Gerüchteküche beim europäischen Flugzeugbauer – zum einen reißen die Spekulationen um einen möglichen(un-/freiwilligen) Rücktritt von Airbus-Chef Tom Enders nicht ab, zum....
United Continental's New Share Buyback Plan Is Less Impressive Than It Seems
Last week, airline giant United Continental (NYSE: UAL) announced that it is on track to complete its current $2 billion share repurchase authorization by the end of this month. The company's....
Here's How FedEx Corporation Crushed It in 2017
It's been another good year for investors in FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX). The stock's near 24% rise this year is significantly ahead of the 18% increase of the S&P 500 and key rival United....
Southwest Airlines and United Continental Just Raised Their Q4 Revenue Forecasts
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and United Continental (NYSE: UAL) disappointed investors in October with their third-quarter earnings reports and fourth-quarter forecasts. While both carriers....
3 Top Freight and Logistics Stocks to Buy Now
It's time to load up on freight and logistics stocks as they quietly rev up a future growth engine: e-commerce. As part of the transportation sector, freight and logistics companies facilitate....
Delta Air Lines Keeps Driving Flight Cancellations Lower
For the past five years or so, boosting operational performance has been a key goal at Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL). Between 2010 and 2016, the company reduced cancellations by two-thirds and....
Why CSX Corporation and Union Pacific Corporation Stock Soared in November
The stock prices of leading railroads CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) and Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) rose strongly in November, with the former increasing 9.3% and the latter up 10.5% on....
Why CSX Corporation and Union Pacific Corporation Stock Soared in November
The stock prices of leading railroads CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) and Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) rose strongly in November, with the former increasing 9.3% and the latter up 10.5% on....
Why CSX Corporation and Union Pacific Corporation Stock Soared in November
The stock prices of leading railroads CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) and Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) rose strongly in November, with the former increasing 9.3% and the latter up 10.5% on....
American Airlines Writes Another Check to Solve Another Problem
Last week, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and its pilots union revealed that as many as 15,000 December flights didn't have a full crew of pilots assigned. This raised the specter of a....
American Airlines Writes Another Check to Solve Another Problem
Last week, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and its pilots union revealed that as many as 15,000 December flights didn't have a full crew of pilots assigned. This raised the specter of a....
American Airlines Writes Another Check to Solve Another Problem
Last week, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and its pilots union revealed that as many as 15,000 December flights didn't have a full crew of pilots assigned. This raised the specter of a....
Hunter Harrison Is Discussing CSX Succession Plans: Should You Beat Him Out the Door?
Hunter Harrison, not even a year into the job as CEO of railroad CSX (NASDAQ: CSX), told the audience at an investor conference this week that he is "trying to step back a little bit" to give the....
Hunter Harrison Is Discussing CSX Succession Plans: Should You Beat Him Out the Door?
Hunter Harrison, not even a year into the job as CEO of railroad CSX (NASDAQ: CSX), told the audience at an investor conference this week that he is "trying to step back a little bit" to give the....
Hunter Harrison Is Discussing CSX Succession Plans: Should You Beat Him Out the Door?
Hunter Harrison, not even a year into the job as CEO of railroad CSX (NASDAQ: CSX), told the audience at an investor conference this week that he is "trying to step back a little bit" to give the....
What to Expect From United Parcel Service in 2018
Another year and another period of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) stock performance trouncing that of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS). In fact, UPS stock is flat on a year-to-date basis at....
1 Reason I Won't Touch American Airlines Stock
American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) has a very confident management team. CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom routinely tell investors that the whole airline industry has been radically....
1 Reason I Won't Touch American Airlines Stock
American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) has a very confident management team. CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom routinely tell investors that the whole airline industry has been radically....
1 Reason I Won't Touch American Airlines Stock
American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) has a very confident management team. CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom routinely tell investors that the whole airline industry has been radically....
United Continental Continues Its Small-City Expansion
Since joining airline giant United Continental (NYSE: UAL) last year, company president Scott Kirby and CFO Andrew Levy have pushed a strategy of expanding in smaller cities. The first big batch....