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2015-05-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Don't Worry About Boeing's Dreamliner Sales
Boeing's stock has slumped a bit since the company's earnings report last week, even though it beat analysts' first-quarter earnings estimates and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. To some extent, investors might be reacting to recent news that Boeing's two main U.S. Dreamliner customers -- United Continental and Amer...
2015-05-02 00:00:00+00:00
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What's Driving JetBlue's Profits?
For 2014, JetBlue Airways reported a record profit of $401 million, or $232 million excluding the sale of the airline's LiveTV unit, but the sources behind this record profit have implications for the entire airline industry. I'll take a look at how JetBlue posted this profit and how other airlines are also posting rec...
2015-05-01 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group (AAL) Flights Delayed by iPad app Glitch - Analyst Blog
Several flights of American Airlines GroupAAL , which came into being following the Dec 2013 merger of AMR (American Airlines' parent group) and US Airways, experienced significant delays due to a software glitch. According to media reports, pilots' iPads crashed abruptly resulting in the delay. We remind investors tha...
2015-05-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Should You Be Concerned About JetBlue's Liabilities?
The airline industry has a long history of carriers going belly up and excessive liabilities have been a key cause of many airline failures. Here I'll look what liabilities JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) faces, how these compare to assets, and how strong the airline is financially. Debt As of the end of 2014, JetBlue s...
2015-04-30 00:00:00+00:00
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Cash, Planes, and More: A Look at JetBlue Airways
Digging into a company's assets is always important before making an investment decision and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) is no exception. Here, I'll look at some of the key assets of JetBlue including cash and aircraft as well as the less talked about routes and slots. Cash As of Dec. 31, JetBlue had $708 million in...
2015-04-29 00:00:00+00:00
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How JetBlue Takes on the Airline Industry
It's no secret that succeeding in the airline industry is difficult, yet JetBlue Airways has managed to survive a period that saw almost all legacy carriers flying today declare bankruptcy. The airline industry has changed a lot since then. Let's look at the current industry conditions, including competition, consolida...
2015-04-29 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for April 30, 2015
American Airlines Group, Inc. ( AAL ) will begin trading ex-dividend on April 30, 2015. A cash dividend payment of $0.1 per share is scheduled to be paid on May 18, 2015. Shareholders who purchased AAL prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 4th quarter that AAL has paid...
2015-04-29 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines bulls on runway
(The following is an example of notable trading cited on optionMONSTER's InsideOptions Pro service yesterday.) American Airlines is trying to bounce, and the bulls are waiting for takeoff. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker tracking system detected the purchase of about 33,000 June 52.50 calls for about $2.10 yesterday. A mat...
2015-04-27 00:00:00+00:00
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S&P 500 Analyst Moves: AAL
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, American Airlines Group ( AAL ) is now the #59 analyst pick, moving up by 7 spots. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 50...
2015-04-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Company News for April 27, 2015 - Corporate Summary
• Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. ( AAL ) gained 2.4% after the company reported earnings per share of $1.73, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents • Biogen Inc.'s ( BIIB ) shares declined 6.6% after the company posted first quarter earnings per share of $3.82, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3....
2015-04-25 00:00:00+00:00
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The Worst Stocks for a Stock Market Crash
It's not a matter of "if" the stock market is going to crash again -- it's a matter of "when." Source: Flickr user Jedimentat44. Between 1997 and 2011 the Dow Jones Industrial Average , arguably the most followed stock market index in the world, fell in excess of 514 points in a single trading session 10 times. On a pe...
2015-04-24 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Beats Q1 Earnings on Lower Fuel Costs - Analyst Blog
American Airlines GroupAAL , which came into being following the Dec 2013 merger of AMR (American Airlines' parent group) and US Airways, reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenues in the first quarter of 2015. The company recorded adjusted earnings per share of $1.73, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3...
2015-04-24 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group, Inc. Earnings: Another Quarter, Another Record
On Friday morning, American Airlines Group, Inc. reported another record profit, as it has in every quarter since it merged with US Airways in late 2013. As was the case in the final quarter of 2014 , investors can thank low oil prices and the prescient no-hedging strategy adopted by American Airlines CEO Doug Parker a...
2015-04-23 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: American Airlines Group, Alaska Air Group, Spirit Airlines, Ryanair Holdings and Delta Air Lines - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - April 23, 2015 - 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 I...
2015-04-22 00:00:00+00:00
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QLD, ALXN, AAL, ADI: Large Outflows Detected at ETF
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the ProShares Ultra QQQ (Symbol: QLD) where we have detected an approximate $22.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.0% decrease week over week (from 7,450,000 to 7,300,000). Among the larges...
2015-04-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Will American Airlines Group (AAL) Surprise Earnings in Q1? - Analyst Blog
American Airlines Group Inc.AAL is set to release its first-quarter 2015 results before the market opens on Apr 24. In the last quarter, the company delivered a 0.66% earnings surprise. Meanwhile, in all the four quarters last year, the company delivered positive earnings surprises, with an average beat of 3.14%. Let's...
2015-04-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Is American cleared for takeoff?
American Airlines reports earnings Friday, and the bulls are betting that it will take off. optionMONSTER's Heat Seeker monitoring program detected the purchase of 6,000 Weekly 50 calls expiring on May 8, most of which priced for $2.36. Volume was almost 9 times open interest at the strike, which indicates new money wa...
2015-04-20 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines to Connect LA-Mexico Instead of Alaska Air - Analyst Blog
In good news for American Airlines Group Inc. AAL , the carrier has gained approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to take over a route between Los Angeles and Mexico City from Alaska Air Group, Inc. ALK . American Airlines intends to start operating on the route from June 4, 2015, replacing Alaska Ai...
2015-04-17 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Delta Air Lines, Virgin America, American Airlines Group, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - April 17, 2015 - 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 Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DA...
2015-04-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: SNDK, NFLX
In early trading on Thursday, shares of Netflix ( NFLX ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 14.2%. Year to date, Netflix registers a 59.0% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is SanDisk ( SNDK ), trading down 7.5%. SanDisk is l...
2015-04-15 00:00:00+00:00
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Southwest Vs. JetBlue: What is the Best Airline Stock Now? - Stocks in the News
Southwest Airlines Co ( LUV ) and JetBlue Airways Corp ( JBLU ) are two of the most recognized names in the airline industry. In recent years, they rose to prominence as low-cost alternatives to legacy carriers Delta Airlines ( DAL ), United Continental Holdings Inc ( UAL ), and American Airlines Grp ( AAL ). However, ...
2015-04-09 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Gets Single Operating Certificate, Stock Up - Analyst Blog
Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. AAL climbed 2.62% on Apr 8 to $48.74 following the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to grant a single operating certificate to American Airlines. The FAA's decision marks a huge positive step toward the completion of the merger integration process of American Airli...
2015-04-08 00:00:00+00:00
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David Tepper's Low P/E Stocks
It was widely reported last month that hedge fund manager David Tepper ( Trades , Portfolio ) shed a sizable portion of his portfolio in the fourth quarter, exiting 15 positions completely and reducing 23. His $20 billion Appaloosa Management also ended the year up 30%. During the big sell-off, Tepper told CNBC in Dece...
2015-04-08 00:00:00+00:00
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Can Airline Stocks Withstand Higher Crude Oil Prices? - Analyst Blog
Stocks in the airline space have been performing impressively over the last few months thanks to higher demand for travel backed by an improving labor market, consolidation and declining oil prices . Lower jet fuel prices have positively impacted the airline industry given the inversely proportional relation between cr...
2015-04-06 00:00:00+00:00
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Alaska Air Group's March Traffic Rises on Higher Demand - Analyst Blog
Alaska Air GroupALK , the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, reported impressive traffic data for the month of March, mainly due to increased demand. In Mar 2015, the carrier transported 271,000 more passengers than compared to the same month a year ago. The company's consolidated airline traffic - meas...
2015-04-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: AAL, VIP
In early trading on Wednesday, shares of VimpelCom ( VIP ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 1.1%. Year to date, VimpelCom registers a 26.7% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is American Airlines Group ( AAL ), trading down ...
2015-03-31 00:00:00+00:00
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DOT Gives Delta a Second Chance and Snubs Hawaiian Airlines
For the past few years, U.S. airlines have engaged in on-again, off-again squabbles about the allocation of flight slots at Haneda Airport, the closest airport to downtown Tokyo. U.S. carriers can only offer four round-trip flights to Haneda each day, and these slots are fiercely contested. For the past several months,...
2015-03-26 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines to Unite Dividend Miles with AAdvantage - Analyst Blog
Premier passenger carrier American Airlines Group Inc.AAL has finally decided to club the US Airways' Dividend Miles frequent flyer plan with its existing AAdvantage loyalty program by the end of this weekend. Following the integration of the two loyalty plans, US Airways' Dividend Miles club members will be able to en...
2015-03-25 00:00:00+00:00
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Will BlackBerry (BBRY) Disappoint Earnings This Season? - Analyst Blog
Canadian smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry LimitedBBRY is expected to release its fourth-quarter 2015 financial numbers before the opening bell on Mar 27. In the last quarter, the company delivered a positive 116.67% earnings surprise. Meanwhile, in the last four quarters, the company delivered positive earnings surpr...
2015-03-24 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Allegiant Travel, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines - Press Releases
Chicago, IL - March 24, 2015 - Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Airlines, including Allegiant Travel Company ( ALGT - Free Report ), American Airlines Group ( AAL - Free Report ) and Delta Air Lines ( DAL - Free Report ). Industry: Airlines Link: http://www.zacks.com/commentary/38950/airline-industry-stock-outloo...
2015-03-24 00:00:00+00:00
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Pre-Market Most Active for Mar 24, 2015 : WLL, BRX, RDS/B, SONS, WMB, FCX, CHK, XIV, FB, AAPL, QQQ, AAL
The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 4.93 to 4,450.47. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 7,612,288 shares traded. The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session : Whiting Petroleum Corporation ( WLL ) is -7.91 at $30.48, with 1,899,397 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have h...
2015-03-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Airline Industry Stock Outlook - March 2015 - Industry Outlook
Lower Oil Prices: A Boon for the Airline Industry Lower jet fuel prices have been a blessing for the airline industry given the inversely proportional relation between crude prices and the value of stocks. Crude prices have witnessed a downward trend over the last few months due to an over-supplied oil market, especial...
2015-03-22 00:00:00+00:00
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When It Comes Time to Fly, This Is the Airline Americans Prefer Most
Source: Flickr user Mary-Lynn. I don't know about you, but I'm not a big fan of flying. The waiting, the cramped conditions, and the exorbitant optional fees make it a fairly joyless process. Yet in spite of this, I hop on a plane about a half-dozen times a year because there's simply no more efficient way to get to my...
2015-03-21 00:00:00+00:00
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Look Out American Airlines, Ryanair is Entering Your Airspace!
Since its founding three decades ago, Irish budget airline Ryanair has built a big business flying bargain-seeking travelers around Europe. In doing so, it has legitimized the low-fare/high-fee ultra-low-cost carrier business model, which has been imitated by numerous other airlines across the world. Ryanair has revolu...
2015-03-21 00:00:00+00:00
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Will the U.S. Stop Emirates and Other Gulf Airlines From Expanding?
Recently, the three top U.S. airlines -- American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , and United Continental -- have been lobbying the federal government hard to block the rapid expansion of Middle Eastern carriers into the United States. The U.S. airlines have banded together as the "Partnership for Open and Fair Skies." The...
2015-03-19 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: American Airlines Group, Ryanair Holdings, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines and United Continental Holdings - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 19, 2015 - 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 I...
2015-03-18 00:00:00+00:00
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Airline Stock Roundup: American Airlines to Join S&P 500 - Analyst Blog
It was a week which saw a new member from the airline space making its way into the coveted S&P 500 index - American Airlines Group Inc.AAL . The carrier is set to join the much sought-after list from Mar 20 (after market close), replacing Allergan, which has been acquired by Actavis. European low-cost carrier Ryanair ...
2015-03-17 00:00:00+00:00
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JetBlue, Silver Airways Ink Codeshare Pact; Strengthen Ties - Analyst Blog
Recently, low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways Corp.JBLU entered into a bilateral codeshare agreement with FL-based Silver Airways. Now on, passengers of both the carriers will be able to fly to a larger number of destinations between Florida and the Bahamas. Apart from extended and seamless connectivity between flights of...
2015-03-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Pre-Market Most Active for Mar 17, 2015 : AAL, TVIX, MBLY, AAPL, BABA, MGM, QQQ, SUM, ALU, NOK, XIV, CRZO
The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is down -2.9 to 4,367.57. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 10,335,076 shares traded. The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session : American Airlines Group, Inc. ( AAL ) is +2.57 at $52.79, with 712,128 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current m...
2015-03-17 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group (AAL) to Enter Coveted S&P 500 - Analyst Blog
American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , formed following the Dec 2013 merger of AMR (American Airlines' parent group) and US Airways, is set to join the S&P 500 after market close on Mar 20. The carrier will replace healthcare company Allergan AGN which will be acquired by specialty pharmaceutical company Actavis ACT . The n...
2015-03-14 00:00:00+00:00
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Are the Gulf Airlines Competing Unfairly With U.S. Carriers?
For years, the three big U.S. network carriers -- American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , and United Continental -- have complained about unfair competition from Middle Eastern airlines. The U.S. airline giants have argued that Emirates , Qatar Airways , and Etihad Airways are using government subsidies to steal market s...
2015-03-13 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, United Continental Holdings, Republic Airways and Alaska Air Group - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - March 13, 2015 - 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 Delta Air Lines Inc.(DAL ...
2015-03-12 00:00:00+00:00
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Southwest Airlines Up on Positive February Traffic Data - Analyst Blog
Shares of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines Co.LUV climbed 2.1% to $43.84 on Mar 11, 2015 following impressive traffic data revealed by the company for the month of February. The company said that air traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles (RPMs), was up 6% year over year at 7.9 billion. Capacity (available sea...
2015-03-11 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines February Traffic Hurt by Soft Demand - Analyst Blog
Premier passenger carrier American Airlines Group Inc.AAL posted a slight decline in air traffic in the month of February, this year. Traffic - measured in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) - came in at 14.97 billion, down 0.7% from 15.07 billion recorded in the comparable month a year ago. On a year-over-year basis, cons...
2015-03-11 00:00:00+00:00
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Recent IPOs: Where is Virgin America Now?
In November, shares of Virgin America became publicly traded. Since then, much has happened to both the airline and the industry as whole. This article will look at these events and bring investors up to date on how this airline has performed and whether its stock is a buy. Stock performance After Virgin America's IPO ...
2015-03-09 00:00:00+00:00
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What Happens to Airline Stocks If Cheap Gas Is Here to Stay?
Despite a recent bounce, gas prices are still well down from where they were this time last year. And while the average American is benefiting from savings at the pump, airlines could potentially see their profits soar if cheap gas prices are here to stay. Fuel usage According to Bureau of Transportation Statistics dat...
2015-03-09 00:00:00+00:00
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US Carriers Upset Over Gulf Airline Practices - Analyst Blog
Massive subsidies enjoyed by three Gulf carriers from their respective governments have come under the attack of three large U.S. carriers - American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , United Continental Holdings Inc.UAL and Delta Air Lines Inc.DAL . The three American carriers have joined forces to form a partnership for open a...
2015-03-07 00:00:00+00:00
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This Airline Could Double Profits but Not Raise Its Dividend
American Airlines Group estimated fuel usage of approximately 4.3 billion gallons for 2015 in its 10-K, so this increase would be expected to cost the airline about $990 million if it stayed in place for the full year. Of course, jet fuel is likely to remain volatile and even top energy analysts can't agree on where oi...
2015-03-06 00:00:00+00:00
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Long-Haul Flights at LaGuardia: Who Would Lose Out?
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering dropping a long-standing "perimeter rule" that bars flights of more than 1,500 miles at LaGuardia Airport, according to The Wall Street Journal . (Flights to and from Denver and flights on Saturdays are already exempt.) As I recently described, Delta Air Line...
2015-03-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: AAL, MYL
In early trading on Thursday, shares of Mylan ( MYL ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 3.9%. Year to date, Mylan registers a 2.5% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is American Airlines Group ( AAL ), trading down 1.2%. Amer...
2015-03-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Eastern Air Lines: Ready to Fly Again?
The original Eastern Air Lines shut down in 1991, but a group of investors is getting ready to bring back this historic airline name. While Eastern will remain a private company for now, it's worth examining for its potential impact on the aviation industry as a whole. Rebirth of Eastern Eastern Air Lines was originall...
2015-03-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Delta: February PRASM Suffers on Foreign Exchange Woes - Analyst Blog
Airline behemoth Delta Air Lines, Inc.DAL announced disappointing traffic numbers for the month of February. Passenger unit revenue (PRASM, a product of passenger yield and load factor) declined 1.5% on a year-over-year basis, hurt by adverse foreign currency movements. In particular, a strong dollar negatively impacte...
2015-03-04 00:00:00+00:00
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QLD, ALTR, AAL, ADI: Large Outflows Detected at ETF
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the ProShares Ultra QQQ (Symbol: QLD) where we have detected an approximate $30.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.6% decrease week over week (from 7,650,000 to 7,450,000). Among the larges...
2015-03-04 00:00:00+00:00
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Airline Stock Roundup: Delta, Gogo in Technology Deal; Southwest, JetBlue Add Flights - Analyst Blog
The past week saw airline behemoth Delta Air LinesDAL inking a deal with in-flight connectivity provider Gogo Inc.GOGO to install the latter's next generation 2Ku technology in more than 250 of its planes. The technology deal apart, the past week also saw Delta revealing disappointing traffic numbers for Feb 2015. The ...
2015-03-04 00:00:00+00:00
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LaGuardia to Los Angeles Nonstop? These 2 Airlines Would Be the Winners
Late last month, The Wall Street Journal dropped a bombshell for the New York airline business. Apparently, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey -- which operates all three major New York-area airports -- may end a long-standing "perimeter rule" barring flights of more than 1,500 miles at LaGuardia Airport. (F...
2015-03-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Alaska Air Group (ALK) Is Showing You the Money
Observation and intuition both have their place in trading and investing. When an investor observes a product or service being embraced by everybody they know, or their children know, it is smart to take note. The plural of anecdote is not data, but ignoring the evidence of one’s own eyes and experience can lead to mis...
2015-03-01 00:00:00+00:00
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This Boeing 787 is Just the Beginning for American Airlines
The Boeing 787 is one of the most popular planes among airlines and passengers today as new routes featuring the passenger jet are opened. Recently, American Airlines Group took delivery of its first Boeing 787. In this article I'll look at where it is flying and what the Boeing 787 program means for this major airline...
2015-02-22 00:00:00+00:00
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As Profits Surge, Airlines Share the Wealth
Airline profits surged to record levels in 2014 and are poised to move even higher in 2015 as fuel prices have fallen significantly. But the airlines are not keeping all of the cash for themselves and are rewarding two key stakeholders: employees and shareholders. Employee profit-sharing Today, employees at many airlin...
2015-02-21 00:00:00+00:00
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4 Airline Fees You May Not Know About (And Why They Exist)
Travelers and investors are now familiar with many airline fees. Change fees and baggage fees contributed $6 billion in revenue to U.S. based airlines alone in 2013 according to the Department of Transportation. But many carriers have more unusual fees and each carrier has their own reason for implementing these fees. ...
2015-02-18 00:00:00+00:00
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VXF, AAL, ILMN, UAL: ETF Inflow Alert
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Vanguard Extended Market ETF (Symbol: VXF) where we have detected an approximate $145.6 million dollar inflow -- that's a 3.8% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 42,284,979 ...
2015-02-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for February 18, 2015
Delta Air Lines, Inc. ( DAL ) will begin trading ex-dividend on February 18, 2015. A cash dividend payment of $0.09 per share is scheduled to be paid on March 13, 2015. Shareholders who purchased DAL prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 3rd quarter that DAL has paid t...
2015-02-15 00:00:00+00:00
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This Airline Could Be Shrinking Seats (but It's Not the Only One)
Airline seats are a common complaint among flyers, but new high-density layouts could make economy seats even less comfortable. United Continental Holdings , parent company of United Airlines, may be about to shrink some of its seats, following the lead of other airlines. But will the trend continue? And how will airli...
2015-02-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: KRFT, VIP
In early trading on Friday, shares of VimpelCom ( VIP ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 4.3%. Year to date, VimpelCom registers a 21.3% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Kraft Foods Group ( KRFT ), trading down 3.3%. Kr...
2015-02-09 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: AAL, QCOM
In early trading on Monday, shares of Qualcomm ( QCOM ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 3.6%. Year to date, Qualcomm has lost about 7.5% of its value. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is American Airlines Group ( AAL ), trading...
2015-02-08 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Stocks Surging on Cheap Oil
The price of crude oil has been cut in half over the past few months. While that's bad news for oil companies and OPEC, it's great news for oil consumers. Heavy users of oil-based products in particular should thrive under a low-oil-price environment. Given that backdrop, we asked our analysts for their top stock picks...
2015-02-07 00:00:00+00:00
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Why Investors Shouldn't Be Alarmed by the American Airlines Pilot Raises
There is a tendency among many investors to fear wage increases as negatives to the bottom line, and the recent contract approved at American Airlines Group has grabbed a lot of attention. While the wage increase percentage being reported looks high, it's necessary to dig deeper to understand what it really means for t...
2015-02-06 00:00:00+00:00
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Will Google Now Help Android Wear Devices Tackle Apple Watch?
Google recently updated Google Now, its app for personalized "cards" based on prior activity and searches, with support for third party apps. This means that in addition to Google-based reminder cards, users will now receive notification cards from 40 apps, including Pandora , Duolingo, eBay , Lyft, Zillow , and AirBnB...
2015-02-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Notable ETF Inflow Detected - VXF, AAL, ILMN, UAL
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the Vanguard Extended Market ETF (Symbol: VXF) where we have detected an approximate $141.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 3.9% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 40,879,725 ...
2015-02-04 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: GILD, CTSH
In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions ( CTSH ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 4.5%. Year to date, Cognizant Technology Solutions registers a 9.3% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Gile...
2015-02-04 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for February 05, 2015
American Airlines Group, Inc. ( AAL ) will begin trading ex-dividend on February 05, 2015. A cash dividend payment of $0.1 per share is scheduled to be paid on February 23, 2015. Shareholders who purchased AAL stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 3rd quarter tha...
2015-02-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: AAL, SPLS
In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Staples ( SPLS ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 11.9%. Year to date, Staples registers a 5.8% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is American Airlines Group ( AAL ), trading down 2.4%....
2015-02-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Top-Rated Stock Picks and Most-Read Stories at Nasdaq.com: Jan. 25-31, 2015
Welcome to the latest installment of community stock picks and overview of the most-read stories of the week. We're taking a look at stocks chosen by members of the Nasdaq.com community from January 25 - 31. Bullish Stocks: Here’s What You Said: Apple (AAPL): Apple Watch and TV will be big innovations. Starbucks (SBUX)...
2015-02-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Don't Expect Low Oil Prices to Mean Cheap Airfares
Everybody knows fuel is one of airlines' largest costs, and oil prices have halved since autumn. How has this affected the price of airline tickets? They've barely budged. And that's unlikely to change. The quick response to stagnant airfares likely has to do with fuel hedging. Most airlines hedge the cost of jet fuel ...
2015-02-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Southwest Airlines Co.: Expansion in Dallas Continues
For nearly a decade, Southwest Airlines Co. counted down the days until the expiration of federal regulations restricting flights at its home base airport: Dallas Love Field. These restrictions -- designed to steer traffic to the larger Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport -- had prevented Southwest from operating l...
2015-02-01 00:00:00+00:00
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New Airline ETF Available Soon: Should You Buy It?
Despite the popularity of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, for a variety of investments, the airline industry has lacked an ETF of its own. But U.S. Global Investors is planning to bring back the airline ETF. For most investors, the question is whether they are better off buying the airline ETF or buying individual airl...
2015-01-31 00:00:00+00:00
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How Should Airlines Use Their Potential Windfalls from Fuel Savings?
With jet fuel prices down about 50% since oil prices began to slide, airlines are now seeing a windfall of profits from this major reduction in expense. But with airlines now dealing with this sudden improvement in fortune, investors are wondering what should and what will the companies do with the extra profits? Share...
2015-01-31 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group: Is $100 Per Share in the Cards?
Shares of American Airlines Group rallied more than 110% last year and have already posted modest gains to start off 2015. While it would have been considered a radical idea early last year, a host of factors have analysts raising price targets, with some nearing $100 per share. Is this a realistic outlook? Let's asses...
2015-01-30 00:00:00+00:00
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5 Things American Airlines Group, Inc. Management Wants You to Know
American Airlines Group reported record fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Tuesday. American Airlines shares fell, though, weighed down by the company's forecast that unit revenue will decline again this quarter. Following the earnings report, American Airlines executives held an hour-long conference call with fi...
2015-01-30 00:00:00+00:00
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Luminex (LMNX) Likely to Miss Earnings Estimates in Q4 - Analyst Blog
Luminex Corp ( LMNX ) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2014 financial results on Feb 2. In the last reported quarter, the company had delivered a positive earnings surprise in excess of 100%. Notably, the company' has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all of the last four quarters, with an average beat of n...
2015-01-27 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group (AAL) Tops Q4 Earnings, Revenues - Analyst Blog
American Airlines Group ( AAL ), which came into being following the Dec 2013 merger of AMR (American Airlines' parent group) and US Airways, performed well in the final quarter of 2014 reporting higher-than-expected earnings and revenues. The company recorded adjusted earnings per share of $1.52, beating the Zacks Con...
2015-01-27 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Earnings: No Hedges, No Problems
On Tuesday, No. 1 U.S. carrier American Airlines reported record earnings for the fourth quarter and all of 2014. Adjusted EPS rose more than 150% in Q4 to $1.52, sliding in just ahead of the average analyst estimate of $1.51. Revenue increased 2.1% to $10.16 billion, falling just short of analyst estimates. American A...
2015-01-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Daily Dividend Report: AAL, ARG, ENR, NYCB, CR, OSK, RBC, PRGO, AOS, NGL
American Airlines Group ( AAL ) declared a dividend of $0.10 per share to be paid on February 23, 2015, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2015. Airgas ( ARG ) announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable on March 31, 2015 to shareholders of recor...
2015-01-26 00:00:00+00:00
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Beyond Southwest Airlines: 3 Great Airline Stocks for Your Portfolio - Stocks in the News
As we get into the heart of earnings season, one industry to highlight in particular is the airline industry. This sector has enjoyed the decline in oil prices over the last few months, there are increased profit margins across the board for the industry, leading to a number of earnings beats and strong outlooks. One s...
2015-01-26 00:00:00+00:00
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for January 27, 2015 : PG, PFE, UTX, MMM, BMY, DD, LMT, DHR, CAT, NEE, AAL, ERIC
The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 01/27/2015. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases. Procter & Gamble Company ( PG ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2014. The cleaning company's consensus earnings per share forecast from ...
2015-01-23 00:00:00+00:00
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American Airlines Group (AAL) Likely to Beat Earnings in Q4 - Analyst Blog
We expect American Airlines Group ( AAL ) to report better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2014 earnings on Jan 27, 2015. Results will be declared prior to the commencement of trading on the day. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model shows that the company is poised to beat earnings this quarter as it has the r...
2015-01-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Alaska Air Group Q4 Earnings Beat, Revs Nearly in Line - Analyst Blog
Alaska Air Group, Inc. ( ALK ) reported fourth-quarter 2014 financial numbers with earnings per share of 94 cents surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 91 cents. Quarterly revenues increased 8% year over year to $1,306 million and were almost in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. On a year-over-year basis, Pa...
2015-01-22 00:00:00+00:00
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United Continental Beats on Q4 Earnings, Revs in Line - Analyst Blog
United Continental Holdings Inc. ( UAL ) - one of the leading U.S. airline companies - reported higher-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter of 2014. The company posted adjusted earnings of $1.20 per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14. The earnings beat caused the company's shares to rise in e...
2015-01-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Canadian Pacific (CP) Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat - Analyst Blog
Canada's leading railway carrier, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ( CP ), reported earnings per share of C$2.63 (approximately $2.32) in the fourth quarter of 2014 against 47 cents recorded in the year-ago quarter. However, adjusted earnings per share of $2.20 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.28. Quarterly re...
2015-01-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Southwest Airlines Q4 Earnings, Revs Top Estimates - Analyst Blog
Leading U.S. carrier Southwest Airlines Co. ( LUV ) reported impressive fourth-quarter 2014 financial numbers. The company reported earnings of 59 cents a share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. This marks the carrier's sixth consecutive quarter of record profits, achieved on the back of successful ...
2015-01-20 00:00:00+00:00
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Nasdaq 100 Movers: VIAB, ILMN
In early trading on Tuesday, shares of Illumina ( ILMN ) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 4.2%. Year to date, Illumina registers a 3.7% gain. And the worst performing Nasdaq 100 component thus far on the day is Viacom ( VIAB ), trading down 4.3%. Viacom is lowe...
2015-01-20 00:00:00+00:00
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Delta Air Lines (DAL) Beats Q4 Earnings on Strong Revenues - Analyst Blog
Airline behemoth Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL ) exited 2014 on an impressive note reporting higher-than-expected revenues and earnings in the final quarter. The carrier reported fourth-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents. Earnings were 20% above the ye...
2015-01-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Company News for January 13, 2015 - Corporate Summary
• Express Inc.'s ( EXPR ) shares gained 3.2% after forecasting earnings per share between $0.43 and $0.46, compared to its earlier guidance of $0.38-$0.45 • Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. ( AAL ) declined 4.7% after posting total passenger revenue miles of 18.1 billion, declining 0.4% year-on-year • MWI Veterin...
2015-01-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Weak December Traffic Hurts Southwest, American Airlines - Analyst Blog
Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. ( AAL ) and Southwest Airlines Co . ( LUV ) declined 4.69% and 1.32% respectively on Jan 12, following the disclosure of their individual traffic data for Dec 2014. On comparison, the numbers revealed by American Airlines were more disappointing. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) cam...
2015-01-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Virgin America's December Traffic Up on Route Expansion, Higher Travels - Analyst Blog
Virgin America Inc. ( VA ) witnessed a significant increase in air traffic in the month of December. Traffic - measured in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) - came in at 872.7 million, up 1.7% from 858 million recorded in the comparable month a year ago. Also, on a year-over-year basis, consolidated capacity (or available...
2015-01-12 00:00:00+00:00
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United Continental's (UAL) December Traffic Rises Slightly - Analyst Blog
United Continental Holdings Inc. ( UAL ), the parent company of United Airlines, reported a marginal increase in its Dec 2014 traffic. Results were hurt by weak domestic traffic data. Consolidated airline traffic (measured in revenue passenger miles or RPMs), which implies revenue generated per mile per passenger, inch...
2015-01-09 00:00:00+00:00
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Delta's December Traffic Up on Holiday Season Demand - Analyst Blog
Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL ) witnessed considerable increase in air traffic in the month of December. Traffic - measured in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) - came in at 16.1 billion, up 2.1% from 15.78 billion recorded in the comparable month a year ago. On a year-over-year basis, consolidated capacity (or available sea...
2015-01-06 00:00:00+00:00
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U.S. Airlines Squabble Over Slots in Tokyo: Round 4
In 2010, the United States and Japan agreed to allow a limited number of nonstop flights from the U.S. to Haneda Airport near Tokyo. Haneda is by far the closest airport to downtown Tokyo, but for more than three decades, all flights to the U.S. had to use the more distant Narita Airport. According to the agreement bet...
2015-01-05 00:00:00+00:00
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Weekly 52-Week Highs Highlight: CFN, AAL, CUK, SHW, GGP
According to GuruFocus' list of 52-week highs , CareFusion Corp, American Airlines Group Inc, Carnival PLC, Sherwin Williams Co, and General Growth Properties Inc. have all reached their 52-week highs. CareFusion Corp ( CFN ) Reached the 52-Week High of $59.51 Carefusion Corp has a market cap of $12.12 billion; its sha...
2015-01-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Delta Gains on Solid Q3, Estimate Revisions - Hits New High - Analyst Blog
Shares of leading passenger and cargo carrier, Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL ), hit a new 52-week high of $50.16 on Dec 31, 2014, finally ending the session slightly lower at $49.19. The company's shares have gained 78% in the past one year. Fuel costs comprise nearly 30% of the total operating expenses incurred by airlin...
2015-01-02 00:00:00+00:00
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Southwest Airlines Hits a 52-Week High on Low Oil Costs - Analyst Blog
Southwest Airlines Co. ( LUV ) - a leading low-cost U.S. airline - hit a new 52-week high of $43.19 on Dec 3, eventually closing a trifle lower at $42.32. This reflects a solid one-year return of 130%. The overall airline industry is having a dream run buoyed by lower fuel costs. Moreover, increased air travels, especi...