US airline profits, stock prices have soared
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Nov 14, 12:29PM CST
Strong travel demand, higher fares and more recently lower fuel prices have boosted profits at big airlines over the last couple years. The Arca index of airline stocks is up 111 percent since the start of 2013, and Virgin America's IPO jumped on Friday. Here are gains in major U.S. airline stocks over that period, and the airlines' recent financial results:
DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), JBLU: 12.60 (+0.01), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51)
Could It Be That Delta Enjoys the Contract Squabbles at American?
at The Street - Fri Nov 14, 5:45AM CST
Union leaders at American Airlines are using Delta compensation as examples of where they would like to be. No doubt Delta likes the comparison.
DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11)
Profit from Falling Oil Prices with These Stocks - Investment Ideas
Todd Bunton - ZACKS - Fri Nov 14, 1:42AM CST
Profit from Falling Oil Prices with These Stocks - Investment Ideas
ODFL: 76.99 (-0.32), SAVE: 76.15 (-1.95), KNX: 30.82 (-0.86), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), ALK: 55.34 (-0.90)
I Never Thought I'd Say This About Airline Stocks
Larry Meyers - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Nov 14, 12:28AM CST
DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), HA: 18.24 (+0.12), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), JBLU: 12.60 (+0.01), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66)
Momentum Is Sexy: Virgin America IPO Nov. 14th
Travis Brown - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 13, 8:53AM CST
VA: 30.00 (+30.00), DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Southwest Airlines, United Continental Holdings, American Airlines Group, Gol Linhas Aereas and Hawaiian Holdings
PR Newswire - Thu Nov 13, 8:30AM CST
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV-Free Report), United Continental Holdings Inc. (NYSE:UAL-Free Report), American Airlines Group (Nasdaq:AAL-Free Report), Gol Linhas Aereas SA (NYSE:GOL-Free Report) and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:HA-Free Report).
HA: 18.24 (+0.12), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51)
Cramer's Mad Money - The Container Store Looks Forward To The Holidays (11/12/14)
SA Editor Miriam Metzinger - Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 13, 7:12AM CST
Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Wednesday November 12. CEO Interview: Kip Tindell, The Container Store (NYSE: TCS ) The Container Store ( TCS ) doubled after its IPO last year, but has fallen...
YHOO: 51.75 (+1.25), SAVE: 76.15 (-1.95), PNRA: 169.76 (-0.47), FB: 74.88 (+0.63), CMG: 669.80 (-0.95), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), TCS: 23.41 (+0.79), DOW: 51.37 (+1.41), AAPL: 114.18 (+1.36), BABA: 115.10 (+0.26)
Can the Uptrend Continue for American Airlines (AAL)? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 13, 6:23AM CST
Can the Uptrend Continue for American Airlines (AAL)?
AAL: 44.01 (-0.11)
Two Washington, D.C. Airports Head in Different Directions
at The Street - Thu Nov 13, 5:45AM CST
American Airlines' merger with US Airways led to an influx of bigger aircraft at Washington National Airport, at a time when traffic at United's Dulles hub has been falling.
AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Pining for Quiet Stock That Climbs
at The Street - Wed Nov 12, 7:57PM CST
While the bulls and bears battle it out over high-flying stocks like Alibaba and Twitter, Cramer said he'd rather just own Apple because it doesn't make waves, it makes money.
HTZ: 21.69 (-1.04), PNRA: 169.76 (-0.47), FB: 74.88 (+0.63), TCS: 23.41 (+0.79), BAC: 17.14 (-0.08), FRT: 131.21 (-0.97), YHOO: 51.75 (+1.25), DDR: 18.08 (-0.14), BTU: 11.39 (+0.36), SAVE: 76.15 (-1.95), ISIS: 49.01 (-1.70), CMG: 669.80 (-0.95), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), ISBC: 10.77 (-0.01), PAY: 36.45 (-0.23), TWTR: 41.85 (+1.81), DOW: 51.37 (+1.41), BABA: 115.10 (+0.26)
American Air Tries Charm Offensive as Pilot Contract Talks Begin
at The Street - Wed Nov 12, 9:46AM CST
American Airlines' management team has pursued mergers since 2004, always with an eye toward being labor friendly. The results have been mixed.
AAL: 44.01 (-0.11)
Airline Stock Roundup: Traffic Data for Southwest, American Airlines and United Continental Dominate Headlines - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Nov 12, 8:38AM CST
Over the past 5 trading days, major airline stocks continued their northward movement.
DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), HA: 18.24 (+0.12), CPA: 112.80 (+1.04), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), GOL: 4.89 (-0.30), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: American Airlines Group, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 12, 8:30AM CST
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the American Airlines Group (Nasdaq:AAL-Free Report), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE
SAVE: 76.15 (-1.95), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11)
Need to Replace a Boeing 757? Call Airbus
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 11, 5:07PM CST
It's been nearly nine years since Boeing delivered its last Boeing 757, and Airbus Group is looking to take over the Boeing 757 slot with a model of its own. With airline profits growing and the aircraft manufacturing industry booming, what is...
GE: 26.46 (+0.04), DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), BA: 128.86 (+0.33), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66)
American Airlines Crew Votes Against 5-Year Labor Contract - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 11, 4:40PM CST
Flight attendants at American Airlines Group (AAL) voted down a joint five-year labor contract.
SAVE: 76.15 (-1.95), DAL: 43.75 (-0.33), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51)
United Continental, Southwest Airlines October Traffic Rises - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 11, 3:40PM CST
United Continental Holdings (UAL) reported near-flat traffic figures for the month of Oct 2014.
SAVE: 76.15 (-1.95), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51), UAL: 56.10 (-0.66)
4 Safer Ways to Invest in Airlines
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 11, 2:41PM CST
Airline stocks have soared over the past couple years, and there are plenty of reasons to be bullish. Industry consolidation, capacity discipline, and improving demand are boosting profits, yet stock valuations remain low. However, many investors...
AER: 43.55 (+0.17), AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), AYR: 20.39 (-0.08), BA: 128.86 (+0.33)
American Airlines Honors U.S. Service Members And Veterans With Initiatives And Events
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 11, 8:00AM CST
American Airlines will honor service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces this Veterans Day, continuing the work it does every day by committing support to them and their families through a variety of initiatives that work to make a difference in their lives.
AAL: 44.01 (-0.11)
Airlines' traffic, capacity rises
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Nov 10, 5:55PM CST
American Airlines (AAL) said passenger traffic rose 0.2% as int'l traffic fell 3.7%, weighing on results. Domestic traffic rose 1.3%. Capacity increased 0.5% and passenger load factor fell to 82.2% from 82.5% a year ago. Shares rose 1.5% to 43.83....
AAL: 44.01 (-0.11), LUV: 38.95 (-0.51)