Anirudha Bhagat
Anirudha Bhagat has worked at Market Realist since July 2018, and his research focuses on industrial stocks. He has a post-graduate degree in finance and over ten years’ experience in the financial market. Before joining Market Realist, Anirudha worked for a leading investment research firm where he was covering the Retail and Technology sectors.
As a financial writer, Anirudha has over eight years of experience writing hundreds of financial reports and articles. He has written about diverse topics such as global macro topics, stock markets, and individual public companies.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
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Norfolk Southern’s Aggressive Shareholder Return Plan
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has always tried to enhance shareholders’ wealth through dividend payments and share repurchases.
General Electric Stock Traded near Its Ten-Year Low
On December 7, General Electric’s closing price was $7.01. Currently, the stock trades near its ten-year low of $6.66.
BofA Cut Boeing Target Price Due to Rising MAX Uncertainty
On Monday, Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein lowered his target price on Boeing stock by $10 to $360. However, he maintained his “neutral” rating.
FedEx Tax Bill: CEO Challenges New York Times’ Claims
FedEx (FDX) CEO Frederick Smith slammed the New York Times for its story about FDX’s tax bill. In a statement, Smith challenged the publisher to a debate.
Extra Space Storage Continues to Enhance Shareholder Wealth
Since its conversion to an REIT in 2004, Extra Space Storage (EXR) has paid regular quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders.
Airline Stocks in Focus as US Airstrike Lifts Oil Prices
The US airline stocks are in focus as crude oil prices soar after the US assassinated a top Iranian military commander last Thursday night.
Should Investors Buy Ford Stock Right Now?
Ford Motor is one of the few US publicly traded auto stocks with attractive returns this year. With a 17% year-to-date gain, the stock has outperformed most of its peers.
Ford Enhances Shareholders’ Wealth with Dividend Payout
Continuing with the strategy of enhancing shareholders’ wealth, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2020.
United Airlines Extends Boeing MAX Grounding until June
On December 20, United Airlines (UAL) announced that it removed all of the Boeing (BA) 737 MAX aircraft from its flying schedule through June 4.
Ford Boosts Investment in Autonomous, Electric Vehicles
Ford is planning to invest over $1.45 billion in its two North American facilities in Michigan, with a focus on autonomous, electric, and big vehicles.
AutoZone Stock: Analysts’ Ratings and Target Prices
With a YTD (year-to-date) return of 45.7%, AutoZone (AZO) stock is the top performer among auto part retailers.
Amazon Stops Sellers from Using FedEx Ground Service
FedEx stock fell 1% yesterday on reports that Amazon is blocking third-party merchants from using FedEx’s Ground delivery services for Prime shipments.
Southwest Extends MAX Grounding, Updates Q4 Outlook
Today, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it is removing all Boeing (BA) 737 MAX flights from its flying schedule through April 13.
American Airlines Cancels Boeing MAX Flights Until April
American Airlines has pushed back the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX planes until April 2020. Read about how this will affect AAL and other airlines.
Airline Stocks Soar on Strong Job Market Report
Almost every US airline stock soared last Friday after the US Department of Labor reported stronger-than-expected job market data.
Why FedEx Stock Fell More than 4% Yesterday
FedEx stock fell 4.4% yesterday following an earnings estimate reduction and fears that a trade deal between the US and China could be delayed.
Boeing Gets Order Boost for Troubled 787 Dreamliner
This morning, Boeing (BA) received a major boost for its troubled 787 Dreamliner, whose order backlog has depleted rapidly.
Boeing Needs to Redesign Thousands of 737NG Parts
The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) requested Boeing (BA) redesign an engine part of its 737NG (Next Generation) aircraft.
Boeing Gets New Orders for 787 Dreamliner Aircraft
On November 17, Boeing (BA) received two orders for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
JetBlue Stock: Analysts’ Ratings and Target Prices
With a year-to-date return of 21.9%, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) stock is one of the airline industry’s top performers. Here are analysts’ views on the stock.
Boeing Proposes Alternative to Qantas amid 777X Delays
Reportedly, Boeing (BA) has provided a temporary solution to Australia-based Qantas Airways’ ultra-long-range aircraft requirements.
Boeing Drops Robotic Assembly for 777 Fuselage
Boeing (BA) has decided to lower its dependency on robots for assembling its 777 aircraft’s fuselage section due to reliability issues.
Boeing May Lose Another Mega Order to Airbus
Boeing (BA) may lose another multibillion-dollar aircraft order to Airbus as its fast-selling 737 MAX aircraft remain grounded.
United Airlines Stock: Is It Worth Buying Right Now?
Analysts have remained bullish about United Airlines stock. The analysts polled by Reuters provided a consensus “buy” recommendation on the stock.
Boeing Loses Huge Aircraft Order to Airbus
Boeing has reportedly lost a huge aircraft order to Airbus. According to Reuters, GE Capital Aviation Services has ordered 25 Airbus planes.
Is Airbus Trying to Leverage the Boeing MAX Fallout?
French aircraft maker Airbus seems to be leveraging the Boeing (BA) 737 MAX fallout by expanding its aircraft production capacity in China.
Boeing MAX: EU Regulator Thinks It Will Fly Again in Q1
The EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) expects Boeing’s (BA) grounded 737 MAX aircraft to fly again in the first quarter of 2020.
Boeing Redesigns MAX’s MCAS System Architecture
Boeing (BA) is redesigning the architecture of the 737 MAX aircraft’s MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System).
FedEx Stock: Analysts’ Ratings and Target Prices
Back-to-back dismal quarterly performance and a downbeat outlook have kept analysts increasingly cautious about FedEx’s (FDX) growth prospects.
UPS Beats Q3 Earnings Estimate, Stock Falls on Revenue Miss
United Parcel Service (UPS) reported impressive Q3 earnings results this morning. But the stock was down today. Here’s why.
JetBlue Q3 Earnings Soar on High Revenues, Low Costs
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) reported strong Q3 results today. Revenues and earnings beat analysts’ expectations and improved significantly year-over-year.
Is the Boeing 777X Launch Likely to Delay Further?
Boeing aims to launch its ultra-wide-body long-range 777X jet next year. However, launch customer Emirates suspects this might not be possible.
Is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Program in Trouble?
Boeing’s (BA) 787 Dreamliner program might be in trouble. A major customer has canceled billions of dollars’ worth of orders.
Boeing to Miss Aircraft Delivery Aim by 50% on MAX Woes
Boeing (BA) will fall short of its 2019 aircraft delivery target by over 50%, according to Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu.
Boeing: Eight Dreamliner Orders from Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand announced this morning that it had signed a deal with Boeing (BA) to buy eight 787-10 Dreamliner planes, according to Reuters.
FedEx Teams Up with Google Wing to Test Drone Delivery
FedEx (FDX) has teamed up with Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Wing to make drone delivery a reality. Let’s take a closer look at how.
Delta: Lowest Cancellation Rate of Top Four US Airlines
In August, Delta Air Lines had the lowest flight cancellation rate and the best on-time performance versus its top peers—Southwest, United, and American.
Boeing: New 777X Issues Won’t Impact Test Schedule
Boeing (BA) stock closed 3% higher yesterday after the company said its latest 777X issues wouldn’t impact its test schedule.
Boeing 777X Delay Could Block These Airlines’ Plans
New regulatory problems may further delay Boeing’s (BA) delivery of its first ultra-long-range 777X series plane, hindering some airlines’ plans.
Boeing 737 MAX Update: IATA Expresses Concerns
IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac has expressed concerns about a rift among global airline regulators over the approval Boeing’s (BA) 737 MAX’s return to service.
Boeing Gets New Orders for Its 777-300ER Aircraft
Boeing received positive news today. The aircraft manufacturer unveiled that it had received new orders for its twin-aisle wide-body 777-300ER aircraft.
737 MAX: American, United Extend Cancellations Again
Two major US airlines that own Boeing’s (BA) 737 MAX planes have pulled the model from their schedules until early December.
Boeing Rises on 737 MAX Production Ramp-Up News
Boeing (BA) stock closed 4.2% higher yesterday on news of its production ramp-up plan for its troubled 737 MAX planes.
Boeing Gets $999 Million Contract to Upgrade A-10 Wings
Yesterday, the US Air Force awarded a $999 million contract to Boeing (BA) to upgrade the wings of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.
UPS Enters Self-Driving Race, Buys Stake in TuSimple
United Parcel Service (UPS) has joined the self-driving vehicle race. Last week, the company announced its purchase of a minority stake in autonomous tech startup TuSimple. The delivery giant made the investment following the results of ongoing self-driving truck road tests. However, neither company has disclosed the investment amount. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is trying […]
Boeing 737 MAX Update: Quick Return to Service?
Boeing (BA) stock gained more than 2% on Tuesday. There’s hope that the Boeing 737 MAX planes might return to service quickly.
Kansas City Southern Outshines Its Peers in Q2
Kansas City Southern (KSU) stock opened nearly 3% higher on Friday after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results.
Boeing, Caterpillar Drag Down the Dow Jones
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones fell while other major US indexes moved up. The Dow was mainly pulled down by two of its high-weighted stocks—Boeing (BA) and Caterpillar (CAT).
How Much the 737 MAX Grounding Could Cost Boeing
The 737 MAX fiasco is expected to hurt Boeing’s (BA) second-quarter financial results severely.
Boeing Enhances Shareholder Wealth through Share Repurchases
Boeing first initiated its share repurchase program in 2013. Since then, it has repurchased ~$43 billion worth of its common stock.