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(DAL) Is Delta Airlines About to Revolutionize the Airline Industry?

If all goes according to plan, by the end of June, Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL)…

(AMR) Merger Relief for American Airlines

The rumors about American Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corp. (AMR), merging with another airline have been heating up since the company filed for bankruptcy protection in November last year. Finally, the market buzz appears to be coming true with the three labor unions of...

26Apr2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(UAL) United Continental – Bear of the Day

We are downgrading our recommendation on United Continental (UAL) to Underperform on projections of a weak first quarter. Although United Continental would benefit from merger synergies, global network, leading...

12Apr2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(UAL) United Continental Has New Labor Deal (revised)

Following the labor agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters, United Continental Holdings (UAL) has reached another milestone in integrating its workforce by ratifying a new labor agreement involving...

7Mar2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(DAL) Delta Reports Lower January Traffic

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) reported a 1.5% year-over-year traffic decline in January. Airline traffic is measured in billions of revenue passenger miles, which means one mile flown by one passenger. Given...

13Feb2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines Outperforms on Higher Fares

The second largest U.S. airline Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents. The outstanding performance in...

30Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CEA) Semiconductor Update & Stock Review – Industry Outlook

The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive,...

29Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Airlines Offering Solid Returns

Despite the fact that air carriers are losing money due to persistent market turmoil and surging fuel prices, we believe airline stocks are offering attractive returns and are the best bets at this point in time.

The airline industry is consolidating in order to regain...

17Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) American Airlines Sees Three Possible Buyers

The airline industry is likely to see another major consolidation. American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, is looking for a suitable partner to merge with. In this regard, Delta Air Lines Inc. (

14Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) Airline Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook

The airline industry was hit hard in 2011, by the unrelenting market turmoil and rising fuel costs after a strong rebound in 2010. Major carriers experienced declining year-over-year earnings and revenues. Unfortunately, we foresee a similar scenario in 2012.

Conditions...

13Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMR) Company News for January 03, 2012 – Corporate Summary

•    Share prices of AMR Corp, parent company of American Airlines plummeted 32.16% after reporting that its shares will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in the first week of January

•    Share prices of MoSys Inc. (NASDAQ:

3Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta to Buy Minority Stake in GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

The second largest U.S. airline Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) plans to acquire a minority stake in Brazil’s second largest airline GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (

9Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) Global Airlines Head to Weak 2012

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cut its global airline industry profit forecast to $3.5 billion for 2012, with a net profit margin of 0.6%. Previously, in September, the Association had forecast profits of $4.9 billion.

Tougher conditions will likely...

9Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) United Continental Holdings Earns FAA Certification

The largest U.S. airline United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL), created by the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines last year, received a single operating certificate from Federal Aviation Administration...

2Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMR) AMR and US Airways Flying Together?

Another airline consolidation is seemingly in the wind. Chances of American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation (AMR) merging with US Airways Group Inc. (

30Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Airlines Rebound Adding New Flights

After a prolonged battle with soaring jet fuel prices and capacity pullback to optimize the cost structure, airline companies are on a spree to expand network capacity. Companies like Delta (DAL), JetBlue...

28Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) Airlines Fall as Crude Prices Rise

With oil prices trading above the $100/barrel benchmark (first time since June), airline stocks are once again taking it on the chin. Amid positive news of flight additions across all major airlines, the surge in oil prices comes as a massive jolt for the U.S. carriers, resulting...

20Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) United Continental Holdings Profit Falls as Costs Rise

The largest U.S. airline United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) has reported third quarter adjusted earnings of $2.00 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.06. Rising fuel prices and merger...

4Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Soars in Third Quarter

Delta Air Lines (DAL), the second largest U.S. airline, has reported third quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 91 cents that matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. On a GAAP basis, earnings shot up...

31Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMR) Company News for October 12, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Gold producer Newmont Mining’s (NYSE:NEM) shares fell 1.27% to close at $64.44 after the company announced the name of Gary Goldberg as its new COO. Mr. Goldberg was earlier associated with Rio Tinto (NYSE:

12Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMR) Company News for October 4, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Shares of AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR) parent company of American Airlines fell on an increased fear of recession in the U.S. due to which the carrier can file for bankruptcy

•    Shares of Eastman Kodak (NYSE:

4Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines and Virgin to Share Codes

The second largest U.S. airline Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) will start codesharing its flights with Virgin Australia on the trans-Pacific route from November.

The move is part of the joint venture between...

20Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines to Fly Less in 2012

The second largest U.S. airline Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) plans to trim its capacity by 2–3% next year followed by this year’s capacity reductions. The cuts will be in markets where fare hikes are unable...

15Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines Faces Hurricane Irene Ire

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) reported a 0.3% year-over-year traffic decline in August. Airline traffic is measured in billions of revenue passenger miles, which means one mile flown by one passenger.

On...

15Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) United Continental Holdings August Traffic Falls Overall

The consolidated August traffic dropped 2.7% at the largest U.S. airline United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) due to weak domestic and international travel. Airline traffic is measured in billions of revenue...

11Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) Airlines Plan to Resume Operations

After tropical storm Irene hit the East coast, major airline companies were forced to cancel approximately 9500 flight, completely halting operations at the busiest airports in the U.S. including the New York Airport . However, airline companies are seeking to reschedule flights...

30Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines Announces Order for 100 Boeing Aircraft

The second-largest U.S. airline, Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), is set to order 100 Boeing (BA) 737 planes in a bid to replace its older fleet...

25Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico in Long-term Deal

The second largest U.S. airline Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) formed a long-term alliance with the largest Mexican airline, Grupo Aeromexico.

Under the terms of the deal, Delta will invest $65 million...

15Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(UAL) United Continental Holdings Beats Expectations on High Fares

The largest U.S. airline United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) has reported second quarter adjusted earnings of $1.49 per share, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7 cents. Despite higher fuel prices...

4Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DAL) Delta Air Lines Misses – Stock at All-Time Low

Delta Air Lines (DAL), the second largest U.S. airline, has reported second quarter adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents, falling a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Including special items,...

3Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued