Company & Industry OverviewsIs 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.
ConsumerWill Solar Tech Power Self-Driving Cars?In this video interview, Ben Lenail of Alta Devices talks about the future of solar power in next-generation vehicles and beyond.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs 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.
IndustrialsSolar Stocks with Bright Upside Potential: FSLR, ENPHSolar stocks have had a great run this year. Strong demand, falling costs, and higher corporate investments have supported these renewables in 2019.
Company & Industry OverviewsJeff Bezos, Where Is my Amazon Drone Delivery?Back in 2014, Jeff Bezos said that Amazon (AMZN) would use drones to deliver packages to customers. The idea was ingenious.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing to Miss Aircraft Delivery Aim by 50% on MAX WoesBoeing (BA) will fall short of its 2019 aircraft delivery target by over 50%, according to Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu.
ConsumerAmazon: Is Mark Cuban Influenced by Berkshire?On September 30, Mark Cuban said to Fox Business that he had a stake worth around $1 billion in Amazon. He added, “It’s my biggest holding.”
ConsumerWalmart’s All-Time High—Should You Listen to Buffett?On September 25, Walmart stock closed at $118.47, just 1.4% below the all-time high it made in the previous trading session.
Company & Industry OverviewsAmazon’s VI Initiative: Which Stock To Invest In?Would you invest in a company that promises a technological utopia? It could be a simple answer – either you invest in it or you don’t.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing: Eight Dreamliner Orders from Air New ZealandAir New Zealand announced this morning that it had signed a deal with Boeing (BA) to buy eight 787-10 Dreamliner planes, according to Reuters.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy First Solar Stock Could Continue to ClimbTop solar stock First Solar (FSLR) has surged about 10% in September. FSLR is trading close to its 52-week high and might continue to march upward.
Company & Industry OverviewsDelta Air Lines Is Waiting for the 797—Is Boeing Ready?Last week, Delta Air Lines’ CEO told Bloomberg that the carrier is still hoping Boeing will build a new midmarket airplane, dubbed the Boeing 797.
IndustrialsSolarEdge Stock Reaches All-Time High: Where to Now?SolarEdge Technologies stock rose 17% to hit an all-time high of $91.40 on Friday. The solar inverter maker’s stock fell earlier this month.
Company & Industry OverviewsAmazon’s Rivian Deal: Is the Musk-Bezos Rivalry in Play?Jeff Bezos announced that Amazon had placed an order of 100,000 electric delivery vans from Michigan-based startup Rivian.
Company & Industry OverviewsFedEx Teams Up with Google Wing to Test Drone DeliveryFedEx (FDX) has teamed up with Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Wing to make drone delivery a reality. Let’s take a closer look at how.
Company & Industry OverviewsCould Boeing Benefit from Airbus’s ‘Back’ Pain?Some airlines have been forced to keep the back seats empty on Airbus’s (EASDY) A320neos due to a problem similar to Boeing (BA) 737 Max 8’s
ConsumerDow Jones Index Falls after Rising for Eight DaysThe Dow Jones Industrial Average Index has fallen 0.4% or by 115 points today. The index is trading lower after rising for eight consecutive trading sessions.
Company & Industry OverviewsGenerac Challenges Enphase Energy, SolarEdge DuopolyShort-seller Citron Research noted that Generac Holdings could challenge solar microinverter makers Enphase Energy and SolarEdge’s duopoly.
IndustrialsDelta: Lowest Cancellation Rate of Top Four US AirlinesIn August, Delta Air Lines had the lowest flight cancellation rate and the best on-time performance versus its top peers—Southwest, United, and American.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing: New 777X Issues Won’t Impact Test ScheduleBoeing (BA) stock closed 3% higher yesterday after the company said its latest 777X issues wouldn’t impact its test schedule.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 777X Delay Could Block These Airlines’ PlansNew regulatory problems may further delay Boeing’s (BA) delivery of its first ultra-long-range 777X series plane, hindering some airlines’ plans.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 777X Failed a Stress Test, More 737 MAX ConcernsIn another setback, Boeing’s (BA) long-haul and wide-body 777X variant failed a stress test. The test was part of the FAA’s certification process.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 737 MAX Update: IATA Expresses ConcernsIATA 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Gets New Orders for Its 777-300ER AircraftBoeing received positive news today. The aircraft manufacturer unveiled that it had received new orders for its twin-aisle wide-body 777-300ER aircraft.
Company & Industry Overviews737 MAX: American, United Extend Cancellations AgainTwo major US airlines that own Boeing’s (BA) 737 MAX planes have pulled the model from their schedules until early December.
Company & Industry OverviewsEnphase Energy Stock Looks Strong, 600% 2019 GainSolar microinverter company Enphase Energy (ENPH) has rallied more than any other stock in the space this year with a more-than-600% gain.
MaterialsBoeing Rises on 737 MAX Production Ramp-Up NewsBoeing (BA) stock closed 4.2% higher yesterday on news of its production ramp-up plan for its troubled 737 MAX planes.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing Gets $999 Million Contract to Upgrade A-10 WingsYesterday, the US Air Force awarded a $999 million contract to Boeing (BA) to upgrade the wings of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.
Company & Industry OverviewsUPS Enters Self-Driving Race, Buys Stake in TuSimpleUnited 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 […]
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway 13F: Warren Buffett Played It SafeThere weren’t any real surprises in Berkshire Hathaway’s 13F for the second quarter. In some ways, the 13F replicated the first quarter.
ConsumerAckman Makes Berkshire Bet: What It Means for InvestorsAccording to the regulatory filing from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital, the fund has taken a new stake in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B).
Company & Industry OverviewsDow Jones, Boeing, and GE Fall: Hard Landing Ahead?On Wednesday, US stock indexes fell due to recession signals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) was the worst performer with a 3.05% fall.
Company & Industry OverviewsElon Musk Supports Andrew Yang in 2020 ElectionsElon Musk said that he supports Andrew Yang in 2020 elections. Musk was a part of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, but quit.
ConsumerCan the US-China Trade War Spiral into a Crude Oil War?Although the US doesn’t export much crude oil to China, the additional supply of cheap Iranian oil could pressure both Brent and WTI crude prices.
Earnings ReportFirst Solar Disappoints in Q2 but Raises GuidanceFirst Solar (FSLR) reported its second-quarter earnings results yesterday. It reported EPS of -$0.18 for the quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsBoeing 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.
FinancialsMorgan Stanley Is Skeptical about the S&P 500’s UpsideMorgan Stanley doesn’t believe the S&P 500’s current breakout above 3,000 will last. It also doesn’t expect Fed rate cuts to rekindle growth.
Company & Industry OverviewsSolar Stocks: Sunnova’s Debut, Q2 Earnings, and MoreSolar stocks traded a little sluggish in the last few weeks. First Solar has risen more than 53%, while SunPower has risen more than 106% this year.
Earnings ReportKansas City Southern Outshines Its Peers in Q2Kansas City Southern (KSU) stock opened nearly 3% higher on Friday after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results.
ConsumerWhy the Nasdaq and S&P 500 Are Down TodayThe S&P 500 Index was down 0.49% at 11:52 AM ET while Tesla (TSLA) was leading Nasdaq’s (QQQ) 0.76% drop at the same time.
IndustrialsBoeing, Caterpillar Drag Down the Dow JonesOn 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).
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Much the 737 MAX Grounding Could Cost BoeingThe 737 MAX fiasco is expected to hurt Boeing’s (BA) second-quarter financial results severely.
Company & Industry OverviewsNew Orders Bring Relief for Boeing amid 737 MAX CrisisBoeing (BA) has received major orders for its wide-body twin-aisle Dreamliner planes. The aircraft manufacturer desperately needed new orders for its other planes, as orders for its fast-selling single-aisle 737 MAX jets have been frozen following the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10.
IndustrialsRailroad Stocks Have Outperformed in 2019So far, railroad stocks have made a remarkable run in 2019. Most of the railroad stocks have outperformed the broader market returns.
Company & Industry OverviewsAcquisitions Remain a Key Global Expansion Strategy for FedExAcquisitions have remained a key global expansion strategy for FedEx (FDX), expanding the delivery giant’s global footprint, enhancing its capabilities, establishing new business relationships, and adding customers.
ConsumerBill Ackman Thanks Warren Buffett for His Fund’s Comeback in 2019Bill Ackman has made a huge comeback in 2019.
ConsumerDow Outperforms Other Indexes due to Surge in Boeing StockThe Dow Jones Industrial Average registered minor gains on March 25, while other major US indexes fell.
Company & Industry OverviewsSLB, HAL, BHGE, and NOV: Analyzing the Revenue TrendsHalliburton (HAL) and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) recorded 16% revenue growth in 2018—compared to 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsFedEx Focuses on Cost-Cutting Measures to Boost ProfitabilityFedEx’s (FDX) fiscal 2019 third-quarter adjusted EPS of $3.03 fell 18.5% from its EPS of $3.72 in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
FinancialsAnalysts Lower Target Price on FedEx after Its 2019 Outlook CutMost analysts reduced their target prices on FedEx after the delivery giant trimmed its fiscal 2019 earnings outlook.