| Southwest Offers Discounted Fares to Boost Revenue Zacks.com submits: Southwest Airlines (LUV) Tuesday announced discounted fares for winter travel. The discounts were offered in order to increase travel to make up for the lost revenue due to the recession. Southwest has been hit hard by slowing demand due to the recession and volatile fuel prices. As a part of its cost-cutting initiatives, the company has cut its capacity along with downsizing employees.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Boeing Bags ANA Order Worth $2 Billion Zacks.com submits: Boeing Company (BA) has bagged an order from All Nippon Airways (ANA) for five 777-200ER (Extended Range) and five 767-300ER jetliners. The order is valued at approximately $2 billion at list prices. Boeing’s 777-200ER jetliner is pitted against the A340-300 jetliner of Airbus. As of Oct 2009, Boeing delivered 412 777-200ER to customers in 33 countries. Boeing’s 767-300ER jetliner is pitted against the A330-200 jetliner of Airbus. Boeing has delivered 661 jetliners of the 767 series to customers across the globe as at end Nov 2009. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
L-3 Communications: Playing Defense Hannah Hsu submits: The recession weighed on the global economy and weakened many firms. But robust spending by the US government has bolstered companies such as defense contractor L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL). New York-based L-3 is a key player in the defense industry. It operates in four main business segments: electronic systems; government services; aircraft modernization and maintenance (AM&M); and command, control, communications and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C3ISR).Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
9 Stocks Not Missing the Opportunity to Raise Dividends Dividends4Life submits: At some point in the future will we look back at our actions today and refer to them as our greatest missed opportunity? A successful dividend growth strategy takes time. Unfortunately, many income investors don’t have the luxury of time on their side and must focus on high-yield investments to meet current expenses. These high-yield investments are often accompanied by high-risk. For those with time, a solid long-term strategy focusing on quality stocks that grow their dividends will treat them well in their retirement years.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Dorman Steps on the Accelerator Alan Brochstein, CFA submits: Dorman Products (DORM) was one of my first ideas after the Q4-08 plunge in economy, and it remains perhaps my favorite idea today despite tripling in price from the low. I like the stock because of its combination of rapid growth and rock-bottom valuation. The maker of OEM replacement auto parts is riding the secular theme of used cars staying on the road longer. As you can see from the chart, it's been a nice ride (click to enlarge): Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |