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Is There a First-Class Airline Stock?
The airline industry has been long ignored, if not outright bullied, by the investment community for decades. But that's starting to change -- even famous airline bear Warren Buffett put $10....
Spirit Airlines Battered by Harvey, Then Irma
Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has already had a rough 2017, but it's clear that things are about to get a lot worse for the beleaguered discount airline. After a costly spate of pilot-related....
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....
Analyst Picks: 1 Mexican Airport Stock to Buy, and 1 to Sell
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Why I (Still) Love Seaspan Corporation
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE: SSW) hasn't given investors many reasons to love it in recent years. Instead, many likely loathe the company given that its stock price has been cut half this year alone....
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....
Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in DryShips Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline
Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DryShips Inc. (“DryShips” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:DRYS) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in....
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....
Alaska Airlines and Virgin America Customers Are Getting New Amenities
In the past year, Seattle-based Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) acquired smaller West Coast rival Virgin America and made plans to retire that brand. Over a 10-year period, Virgin America has built....
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....
3 Value Stocks for Bold Investors
While the market continues to bump up against new all-time highs, not every stock has joined in on the rally. Three that caught our eye as potential values in today's heated market are NVR (NYSE:....
Why Seaspan Corporation Stock Just Jumped 10%
Shares of containership operator Seaspan (NYSE: SSW) are up 10% as of 2:45 p.m. EDT after the company provided investors with a "vessel update" in the form of a press release. As the company....
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....
Delta's Expanded International Terminal in Seattle Is Officially on the Way
A few years ago, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) made Seattle its primary international gateway on the West Coast. Today, Delta flies nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the top five....
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....
Copa Holdings Ready for Takeoff After Strong Earnings
Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA), operator of Latin American airline Copa Airlines, reported its second-quarter earnings earlier this month, with all its important metrics continuing to move in the right....
Here's Why Shares of Matson, Inc. Are Plunging Today
Shares of Matson (NYSE: MATX) plunged on Friday morning and were down more than 25% at 10:45 a.m. EDT. Weighing on the stock was news that a rival plans to launch a competing shipping service.....