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  • Alaska Air Group – Icarus’ Highway to the Danger Zone!

    By Karl Ege - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: AIRM, ALK, NFLX

    Following my recent blog, "Air Alaska Group - Icarus Still Rising," laying out my short thesis on Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), the expected decline failed to set in with the stock continuing its upsurge unabated.  In light of the latest record beating quarterly 2013 results, the continued rise and additional bullish calls, it would seem that my initial analysis and conclusion have been incorrect, and therefore I have had to more »

  • 3 Airline Stocks That Fly High

    By Victor Selva - May 14, 2013 | Tickers: ALK

    After being seriously hit, the airline industry is on a road to recovery, having grown about 65% over the last year. In this article we will look into three companies within this industry, Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) , which offer attractive investment prospects.

    A stock with growth margin

    You could or could not know this company, it doesn't more »

  • This Airline Stock Doesn't Want To Be An Airline Stock

    By Alexander MacLennan - May 13, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, LUV

    Airlines go bankrupt.

    Airlines destroy investor cash.

    Never invest in an airline.

    It seems almost everyone learned this market logic at some point in their investing experience, often as one of the first rules of investing. For many, airline stocks have become synonymous with high risk short term investing designed to appease our inner gambler. But a recent announcement by Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is shaking up the traditional more »

  • Is this company flying higher?

    By Robinson Roacho - May 12, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, JBLU, LUV

    Most airline companies have outperformed the S&P 500 this year. JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) has rallied 18%, while the S&P 500 has rallied 15%. On a 12-month trailing term, the company has rallied 40%. The company has released its earnings report for 1Q2013, and more recently the April’s monthly traffic report. The analysis of these reports may provide a hint about the future of this company more »

  • New Routes and Outstanding Monthly Traffic Report for Alaska Air Group

    By Robinson Roacho - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, UAL

    Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has had an outstanding performance this year. The stock has rallied 53% YTD, while the S&P 500 has improved 14%. The airline has also outpaced major airlines such as Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL). Although several investors do not agree with the idea that Alaska Air Group is a good investment, I would like to discuss two press more »

  • These Regional Carriers May Climb Even Higher

    By Robinson Roacho - May 9, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, LUV

    Regional airlines have received investors’ favor so far this year. Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has more than doubled during the last 12 months, and it has rallied 56% year-to-date. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has rallied 39% on a YTD basis. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has rallied to all-time high levels. As the monthly traffic reports for April become available, a discussion about the performance of these companies may more »

  • Is This the Biggest Threat to the Major Airlines?

    By Mark Holder - May 8, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, JBLU, LUV, SAVE

    All of the benefits of consolidation undertaken by the major airlines to create three behemoths could unravel if new competitive threats enter the market. After decades of losses, new airlines entering the industry don’t appear as likely a threat as some of the established, more regional players aggressively expanding to fill the voids created by the mergers.

    Enter Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) as possibly the biggest threat to the more »

  • Airlines: Is It Different This Time?

    By Robert Hanley - May 3, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, LUV, LCC

    The airline sector is back in the black, with rising passenger loads caused by a rebound in both business and leisure travel.  However, the industry continues to be plagued by high fixed costs, unionized labor, and a tendency to create self-inflicted wounds through price wars.  Investors in the sector have often been left holding worthless securities during the inevitable business down cycle.  However, the industry has greatly consolidated over the more »

  • Tracking Cash Inflows: A Good Method to Locate Investment Opportunities

    By Jeff Stouffer - April 28, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, IWM, OCN, PCYC, TWO

    Exchange-traded funds have gained popularity for a variety of reasons. One feature that may assist the average investor in seeking investment opportunities is the daily transparency of the holdings. Observing the passive index following style empowers the investor to get a sense of what the exchange-traded fund will buy. These two elements may help uncover what stocks are being purchased by these funds.

    An investor may also choose to acquire more »

  • Deep Discounts On This Airline

    By Alexander MacLennan - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, HA

    Throughout much of their history, airlines have been where cash goes to die. More recently though, airlines have begun to turn sizable profits again as merger efficiencies and a recovering economy benefit the bottom line. But there is one airline that was not part of the merger wave and has seen its stock price move little since the darkest days of the recession. Despite this, this airline remains among the more »

  • Deep Discounts On This Airline

    By Alexander MacLennan - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, HA

    Throughout much of their history, airlines have been where cash goes to die. More recently though, airlines have begun to turn sizable profits again as merger efficiencies and a recovering economy benefit the bottom line. But there is one airline that was not part of the merger wave and has seen its stock price move little since the darkest days of the recession. Despite this, this airline remains among the more »

  • Deep Discounts On This Airline

    By Alexander MacLennan - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, HA

    Throughout much of their history, airlines have been where cash goes to die. More recently though, airlines have began to turn sizable profits again as merger efficiencies and a recovering economy benefit the bottom line. But there is one airline that was not part of the merger wave and has seen its stock price move little since the darkest days of the recession. Despite this, this airline remains among the more »

  • Is Now the Time to Own an Airline?

    By Daniel Paterson - April 11, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, SAVE, LCC

    The airline industry is one that usually entails a great amount of speculation. Deciding on whether or not to own one of these companies does not have to depend on the economy. Although airlines may seem like purely cyclical businesses, there are indeed great companies that find a way to make profits regardless of headlines and market fluctuations.

    Airlines is a unique industry, as massive barriers to entry protect each more »

  • Is Now the Time to Own an Airline?

    By Daniel Paterson - April 7, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, SAVE, LCC

    The airline industry is one that usually entails a great amount of speculation. Deciding on whether or not to own one of these companies does not have to depend on the economy. Although airlines may seem like purely cyclical businesses, there are indeed great companies that find a way to make profits regardless of headlines and market fluctuations. Airlines are a unique industry as massive barriers to entry protect each more »

  • Finding the Best Airline Stock

    By Damon Churchwell - March 27, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, JBLU, LUV, UAL, LCC

    After the pending merger of US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) and American Airlines is completed, there will be three giant domestic air carriers, along with numerous smaller ones. The industry has been one of the best performing groups over the past several months behind rising business activity, stable jet fuel prices, and a more conducive competitive landscape.

    In my view, the industry is entering a period of heightened efficiency, along more »

  • A Good Ultra-Low Cost Airline Stock

    By Anh HOANG - March 22, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, LUV, SAVE

    Warren Buffett, in his 1989 letter, said that the cost of thumb sucking had been huge for his shareholders. In the middle of December 2012, I wrote about Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) and suggested that the market significantly undervalued the business at that time. Even after writing an article, I sat still and did not buy into this airline. Since then, Spirit Airlines has jumped by nearly 52%, from $17 more »

  • Alaska Airlines Should Continue to Soar

    By julianwillis - March 16, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, JBLU, LUV

    With Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) hitting a 52-week and all-time high on Mar. 13 of $59.88, the question remains whether this high-flying regional airline can continue to soar and deliver capital appreciation to shareholders. All signs point to Alaska Air being able to steer its way to considerable earnings growth and healthy profit margins in the quarters ahead. 

    Alaska Air may still be significantly undervalued
    Despite putting up more »

  • US Airways, American to Merge: So What for Airline Stocks?

    By Nate Wooley - February 15, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, JBLU, LUV, UAL, LCC

    So the long planned merger between US Airways (NYSE: LCC) and AMR, the parent of bankrupt American Airlines, is finally going through. The two announced that the boards of both firms approved the $11 billion deal … finally. The firms have given themselves less than nine months to complete the combining of the two companies.

    The big question about the merger is, “so what?” Is it going to change the fortunes more »

  • Sweetheart Surprise: Low-Maintenance Stock Market Hotties

    By Matt Swayne - February 12, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, CSTR, DFS

    One of the lessons investors learn is to never fall in love with a company or it’s stock.  But, it’s February. It’s the season of love and I get carried away.

    Sweetheart stocks are the ones that consistently go up in value, but aren’t too expensive. In the world of romance, we call these beautiful creatures “low maintenance.” They often -- but not always -- appear in industry more »

  • Can United Continental Stay on the Rise?

    By Damon Churchwell - February 11, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, UAL

    United Continental (NYSE: UAL), the nation’s largest passenger air carrier in terms of revenues, just closed out a year when it earned $1.78 a share excluding one-time charges mostly stemming from merger integration. Certainly, UAL continues to combine its October 2010 Continental Airlines purchase into operations. This year should bring a reduction in merger-related costs, as well as a boost to synergies. Given this backdrop, if the air more »

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