Internet billionaires face off in renewed Texas space race
By MICHAEL GRACZYK - AP - Sun Apr 26, 10:47AM CDT
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — An isolated edge of vast West Texas is home to a highly secretive part of the 21st-century space race, one of two being directed in the Lone Star State by Internet billionaires whose personalities and corporate strategies seem worlds apart.
FDX: 169.95 (-0.15), LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Air Force Seeks "Holy Grail" in New Space Engine. Is SABRE the Answer?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 26, 10:13AM CDT
Over in Britain, they've invented a space plane . SKYLON in flight. Source: Reaction Engines . After surviving 100 successful test runs, a crucial 2012 components test, and a 2014 feasibility study by the European Space Agency, Reaction...
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
DARPA: Could a Robot Replace the A-10 Warthog?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 26, 8:13AM CDT
The A-10 Warthog is perhaps the most fearsome attack fighter in the U.S. Air Force arsenal. Could it be any scarier if it were a robot? Photo: Wikimedia Commons . The U.S. Air Force wants hit the eject button on the A-10 Warthog and replace it...
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), RTN: 108.35 (-0.20), AVAV: 26.26 (-0.06), TXT: 44.21 (-0.51), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
A-10 Warthog "Treason" Comments Cost Air Force General His Job
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 25, 8:13AM CDT
A-10 Warthogs -- still flying, for now. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The General is out, and the A-10 Warthog may be back in. That's the upshot this month, in the wake of last week's news that U.S. Air Force Major General James Post has lost his...
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), NOC: 161.78 (-1.05), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Why Boeing's Strong Results Are Disappointing, But Offer A Nice Buying Opportunity
Dhierin Bechai - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Apr 25, 6:13AM CDT
BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Final Glance: Aerospace companies
AP - Fri Apr 24, 7:08PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top aerospace companies were down at the close of trading:
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), UTX: 116.16 (-1.10), NOC: 161.78 (-1.05), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
American, United delay, change Boeing 787 orders
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Apr 24, 5:23PM CDT
American Airlines Group Inc. says it will delay delivery of five Boeing 787 jets in response to slower growth in international travel demand.
AAL: 52.71 (+1.26), BA: 148.40 (-1.47), UAL: 63.51 (+0.71)
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: McDonald's (MCD) Leads The Day Higher, Boeing (BA) Lags
at The Street - Fri Apr 24, 3:30PM CDT
The Dow component that led the way higher today was McDonald's (NYSE:MCD), which sported a $1.74 gain (+1.8%) bringing the stock to $98.74. Holding the Dow back today was Boeing (NYSE:BA), which lagged the broader Dow index with a $1.47 decline (-1%)...
MCD: 98.74 (+1.74), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
U.S. Airlines Cut Capacity Views As Gulf Rivals Grow
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Apr 24, 1:17PM CDT
American Airlines (AAL) became the latest U.S. carrier to cut capacity forecasts as its tries to counteract the rapid expansion of Persian Gulf rivals. American now sees 2015 total capacity rising 2%, with domestic capacity up 2% to 3% and...
DAL: 46.98 (+0.55), AAL: 52.71 (+1.26), BA: 148.40 (-1.47), UAL: 63.51 (+0.71)
Midday Glance: Aerospace companies
AP - Fri Apr 24, 12:36PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top aerospace companies are down at 1 p.m.:
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), UTX: 116.16 (-1.10), NOC: 161.78 (-1.05), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Good Company Businesses Provide Balanced Portfolio
William Stamm - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 11:25AM CDT
JNJ: 101.08 (+0.62), HD: 113.70 (-0.26), LB: 91.20 (-0.45), DIS: 109.53 (+0.53), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Early Glance: Aerospace companies
AP - Fri Apr 24, 9:55AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), UTX: 116.16 (-1.10), NOC: 161.78 (-1.05), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Nasdaq Takes Lead In Mixed Open; Microsoft Surges, Biogen Dives
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Apr 24, 9:35AM CDT
Tech stocks took early control Friday, as the market posted a mixed launch in solid trade. The Nasdaq jumped 0.5%, climbing well into new territory above its 15-year high. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.1%. The S&P 500 added 0.1%, leaving...
BIIB: 401.71 (-28.57), NOAH: 33.79 (+0.63), MMM: 158.99 (-0.67), AMZN: 445.10 (+55.11), NKE: 100.95 (-0.16), AKRX: 55.24 (-0.68), PFE: 35.27 (-0.09), BA: 148.40 (-1.47), MSFT: 47.87 (+4.53)
Boeing - Look For Further Gains In 2015
Mark Yagalla - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 8:58AM CDT
BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: United Technology, Boeing, FLIR Systems and Leidos Holdings - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 24, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: United Technology, Boeing, FLIR Systems and Leidos Holdings
FLIR: 30.53 (-0.38), UTX: 116.16 (-1.10), BA: 148.40 (-1.47), LDOS: 42.15 (+0.09)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Textron and Boeing - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 24, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Textron and Boeing
LMT: 195.37 (-1.83), RTN: 108.35 (-0.20), NOC: 161.78 (-1.05), BA: 148.40 (-1.47), TXT: 44.21 (-0.51)
Boeing Misses On Revenue Expectations: Why It Makes Sense To Hold BA Stock
Brian Wu - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 8:18AM CDT
BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
Despite expectations of a rebound, there is cause for caution - Scotiabank
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 6:59AM CDT
CAT: 84.60 (-0.19), BA: 148.40 (-1.47)
United May Love the Boeing 787 but Who Can Resist a 777 Bargain?
at The Street - Fri Apr 24, 5:45AM CDT
United is trading 10 787 Dreamliner orders back to Boeing in exchange for 777s in a deal that seems to benefit both companies.
BA: 148.40 (-1.47), UAL: 63.51 (+0.71)