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Boeing Offers More to Shareholders – Analyst Blog

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:30:01 -0400

The Boeing Company has decided to return approximately 80% of cash from its free cash flow to its shareholders via dividends and share buybacks.

(LUV) Southwest Hikes Dividend – Revises Delivery

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:28 -0400

In an attempt to enhance shareholders’ value, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced a 400% hike in...

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Two Firms Raise Price Targets on Boeing (BA)

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:43:46 -0400

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Citigroup reported on Thursday that they have increased their price targets on aerospace giant The Boeing Company (BA). BofA boosts target Bank of America/Merrill Lynch reported that it has increased its price target on BA to $120. This price target suggests a 19% upside to the stock’s current price of [...]

Media Digest: Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:25:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) raises its financial forecast and shares soar. (Reuters) The European Union may allow Greece more time to reach its budget targets. (Reuters) After a number of attacks on its media sites, Twitter tries to do a better ... Read more

Boeing, Google Among Top Hedge Fund Holdings

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:30:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: A look at which stocks the top 50 hedge funds own, without any need for comment (via Factset): The 50 largest hedge funds increased their equity exposure by over 5% in Q 1 2013 This quarter, Boeing Co. was the favorite allocation of the funds. The ... Read more

CONSOL Energy and Other Energy Stocks Worth a Look Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:39 -0400

In the wake of the first-quarter earnings season, analysts at Sterne Agee have issued a research report on the energy and industrials sectors.

Their energy stock recommendations include CONSOL Energy (NYSE: CNX), Superior Energy Services (NYSE: SPN) and Whiting Petroleum (NYSE: WLL). Below is a

UPDATE: J.P. Morgan Raises PT on Boeing on Dreamliner Potential

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:43 -0400

In a report published on Monday, J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph B. Nadol III raised the price target on Boeing (NYSE: BA) from $98 to $105 and maintained an Overweight rating.

In the report, J.P. Morgan noted, "...we see higher 787 profitability from a larger accounting quantity and higher production rates

Stifel Nicolaus Raises Price Target, Estimates on Boeing; 16% Upside (BA)

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:11 -0400

The Boeing Company (BA) expects to see margin improvements. As such, analysts at Stifel Nicolaus boosted the price target and earnings estimates on the aerospace giant on Monday. The analysts now see shares of BA reaching $115. This new price target suggests a 16% upside to Friday’s closing price of $98.92. Boeing shares were up [...]

Boeing Showcases Business Jet at EBACE

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:07:24 -0400

Boeing (NYSE: BA) Business Jets (BBJ) is displaying a BBJ 3 for the first time at the 2013 European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The airplane, based on the 737-900ER, was outfitted with its custom VIP interiors at Jet Aviation in Basel, Switzerland. The BBJ

Media Digest (5/20/2013) Reuters, WSJ, NY Times, Bloomberg

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:44:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: The drop in the budget deficit puts less pressure on a compromise by the White House and Congress over the federal deficit. (Reuters) Yahoo! Inc.'s (NASDAQ: YHOO) board approves a $1.1 billion cash deal for Tumblr. (Reuters) Chesapeake Energy Corp. ... Read more

(BA) Boeing Analyst Maintains Shares at Neutral

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:59:56 -0400

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on The Boeing Company (BA) on Apr 29, 2013. The...

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ViaSat Announces Next Generation Broadband Satellite

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:53 -0400

ViaSat (NASDAQ: VSAT) has executed a contract with Boeing (NYSE: BA) to build ViaSat-2, which is based on ViaSat's next generation, Ka-band satellite technology and architecture. ViaSat-2 is expected to be, by far, the world's highest capacity satellite at the time of launch (scheduled for mid-2016) achieving an unparalleled mix of

Citigroup Raises Estimates on Boeing (BA)

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:45 -0400

Citigroup reported on Thursday that it has raised its price target aerospace company, The Boeing Company (BA). The firm, which currently has a “Buy” rating on BA, has increased the company’s price target to $112. This price target suggests a 14% upside from the stock’s current price of $96.75. Analysts have also raised estimates on [...]

Summary of Jana Partners 13F: Aetna, Expedia and Kinder Morgan All Raised Among Others

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:24:18 -0400

Barry Rosenstein's JANA Partners released its 13F for Q1 Wednesday. Value of fund increased from $3.5 billion to $4.8 billion.

(All units are in millions of shares)

Raised:

• Aetna (NYSE: AET) from 2.6 to 3.8

• Agrium (NYSE: AGU) from 9.4 to 11.2

• Big Lots (NYSE: BIG)

Two Industrial ETFs Your Broker Forgot to Mention

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:55 -0400

Here is an interesting anecdote regarding U.S.-focused sector ETFs. Most economic data this year has been solid and the Dow Jones Industrial Average keeps climbing to new all-time highs. However, when looking at the nine sector SPDRs ETFs, investors will find the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLI)

Good News for Boeing – Analyst Blog

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:01:01 -0400

The Boeing Company has finalized an important order with Turkish Airlines for 70 Boeing single-aisle 737 aircrafts.

Media Digest: Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:39:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Data show that economic activity in Germany slowed sharply in the first quarter while France fell into recession. (Reuters) Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) starts to deliver the 787 Dreamliner again. (Reuters) Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) efforts to get ... Read more

Northrop Inks $555.6M Pentagon Deal – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:01 -0400

Northrop Grumman Corp. won a contract from the Department of Defense for the modernization of the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system. This contract has a total value of up to $555.6 million.

Bears Disregard The Boeing Company's (BA) New Multi-Year Peak

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400

Though The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reached a new multi-year high of %2495.91 this afternoon, traders are snatching up puts at a rate twice the stock's daily norm...(Read More)

Rockwell Collins Hits 52-Week High – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:10:01 -0400

Rockwell Collins hits its 52-week high on May 13, 2013.

GOL Lags Both Earnings and Rev – Analyst Blog

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:50:01 -0400

GOL Linhas reported first-quarter 2013 net loss per share of R$0.27 or a loss of 13 cents, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss per share of one cent.

3D Systems: Reality Check Just Weeks Away

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:49:21 -0400

A Peek Into The Market Before The Trading Starts

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:46:46 -0400

Pre-open movers US stock futures are lower this morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 37 points to 15,020.00 and S&P 500 index futures declined 3.90 points to 1,626.90. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 9 points to 2,972.00.

A Peek Into Global Markets European markets were lower today. The STOXX Europe

Airbus Parent EADS Earnings Dimmed by Cash Flow Issues

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:25:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) reported first-quarter earnings before markets opened this morning. Airbus, the company's largest division, competes with U.S. aircraft maker Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) for both commercial and military ... Read more

More Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Resume Flights

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:50:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Boeing Co.'s (NYSE: BA) recovery continues from the battery fire debacle that involved its 787 Dreamliner. Several airlines that fly the plane have put it back into service now that it appears that the issue has been resolved. And the FAA has blessed ... Read more

Sony and Boeing: What Is New in the Financial World

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:35:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: A Call for a Sony Breakup Someone has finally called for Sony Corp. (NYSE: SNE) to rid itself of the one division it owns that has no relationship to consumer electronics. The company's movie studio is a legacy from a time when Sony hoped to own ... Read more

(UAL) United Continental Holdings in Deal with Embraer

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:42:23 -0400

United Airlines, the wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL), has agreed...

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(BA) Boeing and Intelstat Extend Satellite Deal

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:01:31 -0400

The Boeing Company (BA) announced a contract extension with its existing customer Intelstat S.A....

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Short Interest in Delta Air Lines Surges

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:15:57 -0400

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) had the only sizable upswing in short interest in the U.S. airline industry between the April 15 and April 30 settlement dates. The number of shares sold short in United Continental (NYSE: UAL) and U.S. Airways (NYSE: LCC) also

Boeing, Intelstat Extend Satellite Deal – Analyst Blog

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:30:01 -0400

Boeing receives contract extension for building telecommunication satellites for its client Intelstat.

Closing Bell for Friday on Wall Street: Markets Open Mixed, Close Higher

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:07:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened mixed this morning and failed to find a direction driver throughout the trading day. In Europe, Germany reported a stronger-than-expected trade surplus, while the U.K.'s trade deficit was slightly larger than expected. ... Read more

Societe Generale Upgrades Boeing to “Hold” (BA)

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:16:58 -0400

Aerospace giant The Boeing Company (BA) was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale due to multiple positive factors, including solid first quarter results and the end of its Dreamliner battery troubles. The analysts upgraded BA from “Sell” to “Neutral” and now see shares reaching $94, up from the previous target of $86. This new target [...]

UPDATE: Societe Generale Upgrades Boeing to Hold on Multiple Positive Factors

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:47:06 -0400

In a report published Thursday, Societe Generale analyst Zafar Khan upgraded the rating on The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) from Sell to Hold, and raised the price target from $86.00 to $94.00.

In the report, Khan noted, “After trading in the $60-$75 range between 2010 and 2012, Boeing shares

Most Active Options: Boeing (BA), Ford Motor, Intel Corporation (INTC)

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:56:00 -0400

Of the 20 equities seeing the heaviest options volume in recent sessions, three names of notable interest this afternoon are The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)...(Read More)

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Being Produced at Increased Rate

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:32:49 -0400

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the

Rockwell Collins Stays Neutral – Analyst Blog

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:50:01 -0400

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Rockwell Collins Inc.

Boeing Dreamliner Takes Another Punch

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:05:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: In addition to the compensation claims against Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) for the three months that its 787 Dreamliner spent grounded due to a battery problem, the aircraft maker is also losing orders to chief rival Airbus. The CEO of Qatar Airways said ... Read more

Boeing Stays Neutral – Analyst Blog

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:50:01 -0400

We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on The Boeing Company on Apr 29, 2013.

Where Your Kid Ought to Work

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:23:20 -0400

(COL) Rockwell Collins Beats Second Quarter Earnings – Gives Forward View

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:05:53 -0400

Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL), the supplier of avionics and military equipment, posted second quarter...

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Grounding Cost Qatar Airlines $200 Million

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:30:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Last week, Air India said it would receive compensation from the Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) due to the grounding of the company's 787 Dreamliner related to a battery problem in the plane's electrical system. Today, Qatar Airways said it, too, will receive ... Read more

(GOL) GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. Traffic Woes Continue in March

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:38:10 -0400

Brazilian low-fare airline GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) reported dull air traffic for...

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Could this retirement plan replace the 401(k)?

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:09:58 -0400

Cash balance plans are the fastest-growing part of the defined-benefit pension universe and could become as numerous as 401(k) plans within the next few years. The number of such plans rose from 1,300 in 2000 to more than 7,600 in 2010, and they cover around 11 million private-sector workers, according to recent research from Sage Advisory Services. Here’s what you need to know about such plans, in case one comes soon to your workplace.

Airlines Claim Compensation for Grounding of Boeing 787

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:45:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Air India today became the second airline to say that it will receive compensation from Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) for the three-month grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Earlier this week, Qatar Airways said it would receive compensation from Boeing ... Read more

Media Digest: Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:24:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) shows airlines plans for a 777 that would have the longest range of any plane in the world. (Reuters) A low-end version of the Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK) Lumia may be Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) best opportunity to get share ... Read more

(BA) Aerospace & Defense Stock Overview – April 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:29:14 -0400

Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military...

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10 Big Name Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week (May 6-10)

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:36:34 -0400

Ex-dividend dates are very important to dividend investors, since you must purchase a stock prior to its ex-dividend date in order to receive its upcoming dividend payout. For more information, check out Everything Investors Need to Know About Ex-Dividend Dates Below we highlight 10 big-name stocks going ex-dividend for the week of May 6-10, 2013: [...]

Media Digest (5/2/2013) Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:11:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Lehman Bros. sues Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) over $1 billion in seized collateral. (Reuters) Glencore continues to push to buy Xstrata. (Reuters) Facebook Inc.'s (NASDAQ: FB) mobile business shoots up in the first quarter. (Reuters) Industrial giant ... Read more

April 2013 Monthly Wrap-Up: AAPL, PNC, BA, CTXS, PCLN, JOY, HLF, SODA, AMZN

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:34:21 -0400

The market has been up every month since the beginning of this year! Every time the market pulled back, big buyer came in and drove the market even higher! This month was no exception. Two weeks ago, stocks took a breather and experienced some profit-taking. But, another week later, we were looking at new highs [...]

United in Deal with Embraer – Analyst Blog

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:18:01 -0400

United Airlines, the wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, has agreed to buy 30 Embraer 175 regional jets.