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Why Shares of Echo Global Logistics, Inc. Plunged 21% Today
Shares of supply-chain company Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO) fell as much as 20.7% in trading Friday after the company reported second-quarter earnings. At 11:55 a.m. EDT shares were
Why Twitter, AstraZeneca, and Spirit Airlines Slumped Today
Technology stocks led the stock market lower on Thursday, taking several market benchmarks down along with them. The Nasdaq took the biggest hit, but losses in other indexes were more measured, and
Why Spirit Airlines Stock Is Plummeting Today
Shares of discount flyer Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) are crashing today, down 18.5% as of 12:50 p.m. EDT, after the company reported second-quarter results.This is not the response you'd ordinarily
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
DryShips Inc. Announces Appointment of Two New Directors
July 27, 2017, 8:45 AM ATHENS, GREECE–(Marketwired – Jul 27, 2017) – DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) (“DryShips” or the “Company”), a diversified owner of ocean going cargo vessels, today announced....
Spirit Airlines Incorporated Earnings: Pilot Problems Undermine Profit Growth
On Thursday morning, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) posted a modest increase in earnings per share for the second quarter, boosted by the timing of the busy Easter travel period.That said, earnings
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
The Best News From JetBlue Airways Corporation's Earnings Report
On Tuesday morning, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) reported very strong second-quarter earnings results. Unit revenue returned to growth in a big way, thanks to improving demand and favorable timing
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s Most Brilliant Moves in 2017 So Far
Last year was an active one for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP). The global infrastructure giant invested more than $2.8 billion in a combination of acquisitions and organic growth
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
JetBlue Airways Corporation Earnings: A Comeback Has Begun
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) started 2017 in disappointing fashion, as earnings plunged by 59% in the first quarter. However, management remained optimistic that results would improve in short
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
What to Watch When Spirit Airlines Reports Earnings
Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) will release its second-quarter earnings on July 27. Following more than two years of quarterly declines, Spirit is forecasting a return to unit revenue growth, which
Mobile Mini Makes the Most Out of Tough Conditions
Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: MINI) has had to deal with plenty of adversity in the industries it serves, and that has taken its toll on the company's own business prospects. Although its storage solutions
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB CV’s Continues Expanding
The aptly named Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB CV (NYSE: ASR), or ASUR, which is the major operator of airports in southeastern Mexico, is in the process of spreading its wings further across
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
3 Stocks That Could Lose You a Lot of Money
Warren Buffett's No. 1 investing rule is to never lose money. While that's easier said than done, we can get closer to achieving that goal by helping you avoid stocks that have little chance of paying
Was Spirit Airlines' Investor Update Good News or Bad News?
In early May, flight cancellations surged at Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) as a dispute between management and the company's pilots spiraled out of control. Last month, the company took a preliminary
JetBlue Airways Details the Next Phase of Mint Expansion
A little more than three years ago, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) introduced its upscale Mint service on select flights between New York and Los Angeles. Mint flights use a dedicated fleet of Airbus