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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....
I'm Not That Impressed by American Airlines' Unit Revenue Growth -- Yet
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) posted incredible profit growth in the first couple of years following its merger with U.S. Airways. Merger synergies helped a bit, but the bulk of the profit....
I'm Not That Impressed by American Airlines' Unit Revenue Growth -- Yet
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) posted incredible profit growth in the first couple of years following its merger with U.S. Airways. Merger synergies helped a bit, but the bulk of the profit....
I'm Not That Impressed by American Airlines' Unit Revenue Growth -- Yet
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) posted incredible profit growth in the first couple of years following its merger with U.S. Airways. Merger synergies helped a bit, but the bulk of the profit....
This High-Yield Stock Wants to Make a Big Splash in Water
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP) likes to buy assets that generate steady cash flow because that gives it the money to support its generous 3.9%-yielding distribution to....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
We have only a few precious weeks to go before the curtain goes down on 2017. It was quite a year for income investors, and it'll be missed; throughout 2017, new dividend raises seemed to hit the....
United Continental: On Course to Lose Money Next Quarter?
Entering 2017, investors were hopeful that the new management team at United Continental (NYSE: UAL) would drive a turnaround at the long-struggling airline. Instead, the company is on pace to....
3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
There are no absolute guarantees in the world of investing. A company that looks like a can't-miss investment can suddenly turn south. However, there are some companies that have a relatively good....
3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
There are no absolute guarantees in the world of investing. A company that looks like a can't-miss investment can suddenly turn south. However, there are some companies that have a relatively good....
RULE BREAKER INVESTING // 11-01-2017
In this Rule Breaker Investing podcast, David Gardner interviews a longtime friend, Roy Spence, the head of marketing communications and advertising firm GSD&M, which has created a host of....
Philosophy of a Marketing Rule-Breaker: A Chat with Roy Spence
In this Rule Breaker Investing podcast, David Gardner interviews a longtime friend, Roy Spence, the head of marketing communications and advertising firm GSD&M, which has created a host of....
2 Top Railroad Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Railroads, as the transporters of much of what a country imports, exports, and consumes, are cyclical stocks that tend to move up and down with the overall health of the economy. So perhaps it's....
3 Areas Where Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s CEO Sees Exciting Growth Opportunities
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) has grown tremendously in the decade since its formation. It has gone from a small utilities and timber owner with operations in four countries to a....
Basic Math Is on Spirit Airlines' Side
Five cents may not be a lot of money, but when multiplied by the billions of available seat miles major airlines count as capacity in any given quarter, it starts to add up to some pretty....
Here's the Best Dividend Stock in Airlines
The American economy is still buoyant and people are traveling, trends that continue to boost growth in the U.S. airline industry despite a recent uptick in fuel prices.The business has never been....
Would United Airlines Really Buy More Boeing 767s?
On Monday, The Wall Street Journal confirmed a rumor that has been making the rounds in the past month: Airline giant United Continental (NYSE: UAL) is interested in buying more 767-300ER jets....
Why American Airlines' Share Buybacks Are Slowing Down
During 2015 and 2016, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) set itself apart from its peers in the airline industry by repurchasing an enormous amount of stock. As a result, the company has reduced its....
Why American Airlines' Share Buybacks Are Slowing Down
During 2015 and 2016, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) set itself apart from its peers in the airline industry by repurchasing an enormous amount of stock. As a result, the company has reduced its....
Why American Airlines' Share Buybacks Are Slowing Down
During 2015 and 2016, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) set itself apart from its peers in the airline industry by repurchasing an enormous amount of stock. As a result, the company has reduced its....
United Continental Is Forging Ahead With a Bizarre Plan to Grow in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (also known as LAX) is unique among American airports. Most big hubs have one or two dominant airlines. But LAX is a major base of operations for each of the five....
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Just Keeps on Rolling
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) has invested heavily over the past year to expand its portfolio of infrastructure assets. Those initiatives continue paying dividends and powered the....
Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Could Be a Gold Mine for Income Investors
A high yield doesn't necessarily make a dividend stock great. A truly winning proposition for an income investor is a high-yield stock that also offers strong dividend growth and capital....
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Air Earnings: A Tale of 2 Californias
In the past few years, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) have been arguably the two most successful U.S. airlines. Southwest and Alaska have achieved enviable margins....
3 Things to Watch When Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Reports Q3 Results
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) has enjoyed quite a run in 2017, with units up more than 25% ahead of the company's third-quarter earnings report. Fueling that gain was a series of....
C.H. Robinson's Net Revenue Recovers in the Third Quarter of 2017
The beginning of the back half of the current year brought some relief to C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ: CHRW), as the logistics specialist's third-quarter 2017 earnings filing showed evidence of