Self-Made Billionaire James Dinan’s Top Picks
James Dinan of York Capital Management has battled through enormous odds throughout his life, ranging from hearing impairment as a child to a significant......(read more)
Posts Tagged ‘US Airways Group Inc. (LCC)’
Five Best Airlines for Holiday Travelling
With holiday season fast approaching, numerous people around the world are anxiously waiting to depart for their long awaited getaway. Any traveler knows......(read more)
How Hedge Fund Manager Michael Messner Plays the Mid-Caps
The New York-based Seminole Capital Management, led by Michael Messner, is a hedge fund with an equity portfolio worth almost $1.6 billion, according......(read more)
Should This Airline Launch a Share Buyback?
There’s one big problem with share buybacks: When a company has the cash for a buyback, shares are often expensive. And when they’re cheap......(read more)
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): Why This Airline Merger’s Benefits Still Haven’t Taken Off
Creating the world’s largest airline sounds like the dream of any businessperson with an aviation obsession. For United Continental Holdings Inc......(read more)
Air Canada (AC.B), WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WJA): What Fare Hikes Mean for These Airlines
Intense competition in the airline industry led to instability, as the airlines fought market share battles with fare decreases. As major carriers consolidate......(read more)
The Boeing Company (BA), United Technologies Corporation (UTX): The Agony of the Airlines and the Birth of Occupy Wall Street
On this day in economic and business history… Wall Street opened for trading on Sept. 17, 2001 for the first time in a week. A week earlier, terrorist......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): If The Merger Goes Through
The U.S Justice Department and seven states and the District of Columbia recently filed suit to block the planned merger of US Airways, part of the US......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL): DOJ Airline Lawsuit Is Much Ado About Nothing
So much for a quick and easy airline merger. On Aug. 13, the Department of Justice surprisingly announced that it would be investigating the merger between......(read more)
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Spirit Airlines Incorporated (SAVE)
Should Spirit Airlines Incorporated (NASDAQ:SAVE) investors track the following data? Now, according to many of your fellow readers, hedge funds are......(read more)
US Airways Group Inc (LCC) Poised to Prosper Alone
With all of the debates regarding the US Airways Group Inc (NYSE:LCC) merger with AMR Corporation (OTCMKTS:AAMRQ), the market has missed the strong results......(read more)
AMR Corporation (AAMRQ), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV): Airlines Shine in August
After turning in inconsistent performances this spring, airlines have bounced back with a very strong summer travel season. In July, the five largest......(read more)
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), August: A Big Month for Airline News
August was a big month for the airline industry. Within the last full month of summer, fines have been given, passenger compensation rules changed, and......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL): Three Big Ways to Play the Airline Merger Battle
With the proposed merger between US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) and American Airlines parent company AMR Corporation (OTCBB:AAMRQ) heading to court......(read more)
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Makes the Big Time
After the market closes on Tuesday, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) will join the S&P 500 index of prominent large-cap stocks. Investors cheered......(read more)
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL): Signs Pointing Skyward for Major Airlines
As the summer flying season winds down, a couple of the major carriers have reported items that should positively impact their results and stock prices......(read more)
How Budget Cuts are Helping the AMR Corporation (AAMRQ) – US Airways Group Inc (LCC) Merger
For the most part, federal budget cuts caused by the 2013 “sequester” have been bad for business. Airlines felt the impact in April when FAA......(read more)
US Airways Group Inc (LCC), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL): United Airlines CEO Tries to Catch a Falling Knife
In the midst of the airline industry’s recent stock-market bludgeoning, United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL) CEO Jeff Smisek stepped in to......(read more)
US Airways Group Inc (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): Is American Airlines Helping DOJ Make Its Case?
Federal regulators have recently thrown up roadblocks to the planned merger of US Airways Group Inc (NYSE:LCC) and AMR Corporation (OTCMKTS:AAMRQ), the......(read more)
US Airways Group Inc (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): The Law & The DOJ
In what would have been the third merger between legacy carriers in the past five years, US Airways Group Inc (NYSE:LCC) was set to merge with AMR Corporation......(read more)
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), US Airways Group Inc (LCC), J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) & More: Five Companies Losing Their Brand Appeal
As a company, brand value and how the consumer and public perceive your company and products is everything. Last year, according to a survey conducted......(read more)
US Airways Group Inc (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): It’s Not Over Yet
After the Department of Justice challenged the merger between US Airways Group Inc (NYSE:LCC) and American Airlines parent AMR Corporation (OTCMKTS:AAMRQ......(read more)
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL): Hedge Funds Are Bearish and Insiders Are Undecided, What Should You Do?
Do you own United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL)? Then this data’s for you. If you were to ask many traders, hedge funds are seen as bloated......(read more)
Hedge Funds Are Selling US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC)
The US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC) merger seemed like a done deal. Now, it’s 50/50, according to many analysts. The U.S. government might still......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC): Strategy Execution Might Not Be Enough for This Airline
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is focused on cash flow generation, strengthening its balance sheet, and improving customer experiences, and it’......(read more)
George Soros News: The Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) Bet, One Intriguing Possibility & More
Editor’s Note: Related tickers: Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (NYSEARCA:GLD), US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC), AMR Corporation......(read more)
George Soros Highlights: Boosts Stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bet Against S&P 500, Joins Carl Icahn on Herbalife Ltd. (HLF)
Editor’s Note: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) Financier George......(read more)
Hedge Fund News: George Soros, Apple Inc. (AAPL), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)
Editor’s Note: Related tickers: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC), AMR Corporation......(read more)
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC): Two Airliners for the Long Haul
American airline firms have had several difficult years, and as a sector there is a lot of uncertainty about the future. This article will briefly analyze......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), US Airways Group Inc (LCC): One Reason to Invest in These Airlines
The airline industry continues to rebound from lows seen in 2007 and 2008. It was not uncommon to think of the sector as a place where money goes down......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU): A Trio of US-Based Airlines to Watch
As we know, the airline industry is one of the toughest to succeed in. For one, its environment is highly competitive, given its low entry barriers. Moreover......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), AMR Corporation (AAMRQ): Why Do Airlines Hedge Fuel Costs?
Most airlines in the U.S. today hedge fuel costs in a systematic fashion. Each quarter, they open new hedge positions in future quarters, with earlier......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), US Airways Group Inc (LCC), Spirit Airlines Incorporated (SAVE): How to Gain Exposure to the Airline Industry
The airline industry continues to see a strong demand from passengers due to an overall economic recovery. The consumer spending index is at multi-year......(read more)
Gogo Inc (GOGO), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC): Why In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Earning Its Wings
In-flight Internet connectivity service provider Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:GOGO) just seem unable to have a stable hook-up with investors. Since its IPO late this......(read more)
Analysts Give United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Too Much Slack
United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL)— the world’s largest airline, for now — reported second-quarter earnings late last month.......(read more)
Ford Motor Company (F) and General Motors Company (GM): Why Social Security Won’t Bail Out Many Detroit Workers
The bankruptcy of the city of Detroit has turned the spotlight on the fate of thousands of current and former city workers whose pensions and health benefits......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), US Airways Group Inc (LCC): Airline Demand Takes Off
Most major U.S. airlines reported second-quarter earnings last week, and profitability generally met or exceeded expectations. From a unit revenue perspective......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), US Airways Group Inc (LCC): An Easy Way to Invest in the Airline Industry
The airline industry has rebounded from lows observed in 2007 and 2008. Due to improving economic conditions across the map, customers are more prompt......(read more)
Will Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Earnings Keep Flying High?
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) will release its quarterly report tomorrow, and investors expect the quirky airline to continue its tradition of strong......(read more)
Seven (Civilian) Planes That Made The Boeing Company (BA) Great
Beware: I suspect this article will please precisely no one. Consider yourself forewarned. After two weeks that have seen two The Boeing Company (NYSE......(read more)
The Boeing Company (BA): How Could This Stock Harm Your Portfolio?
The airline industry has been recovering since a severe blow in 2007. Overall, most airlines have experienced increasing passenger traffic due to higher......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), US Airways Group Inc (LCC): Latin American Expansion Is Key for the Growth of These Airlines
The airline industry has slowly recovered from the blow it received in 2007 and 2008. This has been aided in part by a global economic recovery. Further......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL): Flying High or Low? A Take on The Airline Industry
The industry is taking its seasonal dive. Stock prices are dropping for US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE:LCC), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), and United......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), US Airways Group Inc (LCC): The Airline Industry Is Likely to Fly Higher!
Rising consumer sentiment has fueled the airline industry by strengthening passenger traffic for most airlines. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and ......(read more)
Billionaire David Tepper’s Long Term Picks Include Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
We maintain a database of quarterly 13F filings from hundreds of hedge funds, including billionaire David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management. While one objection......(read more)
United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL), US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC): In Search of a Reasonable Airline P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratios are one of many measures for a company’s value. Simply put, it shows how many times earnings the market is willing to pay for......(read more)
AMR Corporation (AAMRQ), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL): Will Airlines Prosper During the Busy Summer Season?
We are now a few weeks into the busy summer travel season, when major airlines make a significant proportion of their annual profit. Many airlines had......(read more)
US Airways Group Inc (LCC), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL): A Preview of the Next Airline Merger
In 2008, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) merged with Northwest Airlines. In 2010, United Airlines merged with Continental Airlines to form United Continental......(read more)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL): Major Airlines Are Launching A Regional Jet Battle
The competition between the major airlines in the United States is well known and various tactics employed by each have been a contributing factor in......(read more)
US Airways Group, Inc. (LCC): A Merger Lawsuit in the Airline Industry
Airlines have tend to a bad reputation among consumers and mergers, in almost any industry, are also often met with consumer criticism. So it should be......(read more)
