Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is an airline company which focuses on providing low cost airline services to its passengers through its operational efficiency in various activities of airline service. Southwest is famous for its operational excellence, using unconventional methods in its operational activities to perform its tasks with more certainty, in shorter time, and [...]
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, has been facing a bumpy period in the markets since January 29. On that day, it reported a fourth quarter net loss of $3.4 million. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) downgraded it from buy to underperform, and lowered the price target from $11.00 to $7.00. [...]
Playing the automotive sector by suppliers at this point appears to be the most prudent and effective growth approach over the next couple of quarters. Pullbacks in securities such as American Axle (NYSE: AXL), Linamar (TOR: CA: LNR) and Federal-Mogul Corp (NASDAQ: FDML) will provide a great opportunity for investors to benefit substantially over the [...]
When Google released its Q3 results, the markets were caught somewhat off-guard. Expectation of growth was instead replaced with a decline in profitability over the period, and the announcement of the earnings results several hours ahead of their expected release was enough to send markets (briefly) towards panic stations. So pronounced was the effect, trade [...]
As far as car acronyms go, Ford (NYSE: F) has a surprisingly large number of them related to its automobiles, almost all of them negative. For a long time now, Ford has been associated with humorous slogans such as Fix or Repair Daily and Found On the Road Dead. Though Ford seemingly had a number [...]
Fuel costs are up, taxes are up, maintenance costs are rising, passenger numbers are falling: airlines are not a great place for investors to be at the moment. It seems that every year another airline files for chapter 11 proceedings. So when you find one that’s really working, perhaps it’s time to consider investing. SkyWest [...]
Investing in airlines has not been for the general investors because they can be volatile. Unlike some more stable sectors like railways and banks, investors have to closely follow macro-economic and company specific information that can cause airline shares to swing. The airline industry has earned a terrible reputation over the years. Many carriers have [...]
The U.S. housing market continues to post encouraging results which make us realize the sector has got more steam despite reduced real income due to higher social security taxes. In the latest set of statistics, the National Association of Realtors said pending home sales rose during March to highest level in three years. This is [...]
MarineMax, Inc. Stock Continues Trading Up
MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) sells new and used recreational boats which includes pleasure boats such as sport boats, yachts, fishing boats. The company is the nation’s largest retailer and sells well-known brands such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian and many others. With 57 locations, the company is well positioned to continue serving their customers and [...]
Anyone following the European turmoil saw two relatively strong economies report highly disturbing unemployment figures. Spain’s unemployment data for the first quarter of 2013 measured in at 27.2 percent, with the 16-29 age demographic having an unemployment rate of 53.2 percent. Analysts and economists believe that the solution to such high unemployment in Spain is [...]
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. Surpasses Expectations
Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RT) is an American based fast food retailer that specializes in offering casual American style food. Items on the menu include chicken, pasta, ribs, soups, steaks, and seafood. The restaurant chain is most loved for their salad bar and hamburgers; specialties that have existed since the company’s creation. Quarterly Results The company [...]
MPG Office Trust Inc. Shares Rise as Acquisition by Brookfield Looms
MPG Office Trust Inc. (NYSE: MPG) is the largest owner and operator of Class A office properties in the Los Angeles central business area. The company develops landmark, large-scale developments that are of high quality and visually appealing. MPG can make claim to owning some of the most iconic and reputable buildings in Los Angeles, [...]
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