As frustrated as travelers may be with crowded planes and delayed flights, these are the realities of the leaner U.S. airline industry as it claws its way back to profitability after a brutal years-long slump.
AirTran, Fannie Mae, Tesco and more...Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
American travelers have several forces working against them this summer: gasoline prices and airfares are edging higher, while vacationing overseas will be a lot more expensive given the sagging dollar. While those factors may keep some folks closer to home, some analysts say a beleaguered greenback may actually help profits at some lodging and leisure companies this season
Douglas Kass, President of Seabreeze Partners, a hedge fund that shorts the market, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he believes the bear will wake from his slumber and soon growl at increasingly sour market conditions.
Analyst actions and earnings updates were some of the catalysts behind the most actively traded stocks on Thursday.
Low-fare airline JetBlue Airways appointed president Dave Barger as its new chief executive, effective immediately.
Delta (DAL) is beginning a new chapter in its history amid a cloudy outlook for the airline industry. On Thursday new shares began trading on the big board after the company emerged from 19 months of bankruptcy protection. With DAL closing 1.5% higher, will its recovery spark a larger turnaround for the airlines?
A federal bankruptcy judge approved a Delta Air Lines plan to exit bankruptcy after the nation's third-largest airline spent nearly 20 months in a wrenching reorganization that cut 6,000 jobs and slashed $3 billion in costs.
Hey folks. We have guest blogger Jeff Mishlove with his contest stock picks for today. Jeff's been putting a lot of work into this--especially with earnings season upon on--but as he says, he really enjoys the process--and we really appreciate having him. Remember, as Jeff says, he can be right on a stock, or sometimes "not so right." It's an imperfect science, even for the best of analysts. There's a lot to factor in, but that's just what Jeff's doing for us. Here's his post:
JetBlue (JBLU) posted a $22 million dollar loss and lowered its 2007 forecast for a third time since a February ice storm left some passengers stranded for as many as 10 hours. Will shares of Jet Blue ever take off?
Hey folks, guest blogger Jeff Mishlove has sent in this picks for today (Monday). Here's his post: By the close of the market on Friday, it was clear that the stocks I had recommended for purchase last Thursday were doing quite well. In particular, Intuitive Surgical , gained 8.71% in one day. Yet again, evidence continues to support my contention that the short squeeze
This weekend's storms stranded hundreds of passengers at airports and raised fresh debate about whether Congress needs to take up the charge to enact a so-called passenger "Bill of Rights." Ed Mierzwinski, consumer program director at U.S. Public Interest Research Group, told CNBC’s “Morning Call” passengers needs such legislation to protect themselves, but Aaron Gellman, professor of transportation at Northwestern University disagrees.
Pack a good book, charge up your Ipod and get ready for delays and cancellations. As of 9 a.m. on Sunday, 300 flights at New York City's three major airports (La Guardia, Kennedy and Newark) had been cancelled with more likely to follow on Monday.
Cramer can't help but be sad on a Friday -- that means no more Lightning Rounds until Monday. Home Gamers can make due with his calls on JetBlue, Citigroup, Eli Lilly, Crocs and more...Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
Airline hassles are on the rise: More passengers found themselves bumped, their flights delayed or their bags lost last year than in 2005, a study found. The annual review, does not include recent weather-related flight delays.
Heightened focus on customer service following an operational meltdown in February is unlikely to raise the carrier's costs in the long term, JetBlue CEO David Neeleman said on Friday.