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After Boeing, GM Strike Disrupts Trump’s MAGA Plans
The GM strike hurt US manufacturing for September while earlier this month, Boeing’s orders fell. Now Trump’s 2020 campaign could take a hit.
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.
Amazon: 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.”
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.
Delta 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.
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 777X Failed a Stress Test, More 737 MAX Concerns
In 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.
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.
Dow 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.
SLB, HAL, BHGE, and NOV: Analyzing the Revenue Trends
Halliburton (HAL) and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) recorded 16% revenue growth in 2018—compared to 2017.
Should You Have Taken President Trump’s Advice in December?
Today, US President Donald Trump tweeted, “Best January for the DOW in over 30 years.”
‘Dean of Valuation’ Says to Bet on NVIDIA, Boeing, and GE
Aswath Damodaran, better known as the “Dean of Valuation,” advised investors to consider NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), and General Electric (GE) for long-term buys.
General Electric’s Renewable Energy Business
On September 24, General Electric’s (GE) Renewable Energy division launched its new onshore turbine platform named “Cypress.”
Synergies of the GE Transportation and Wabtec Deal
The deal between General Electric (GE) and Wabtec (WAB) is expected to generate annual run-rate synergies of $250 million by 2022.
Where Does Honeywell’s Valuation Stand Compared to Peers?
The strong upward trend in the market has pushed Honeywell’s (HON) one-year forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple to 20.30x as of January 22, 2018.
How Has Honeywell Stock Performed since 3Q17 Earnings?
Since Honeywell (HON) declared its 3Q17 earnings on October 20, 2017, HON stock has risen ~9.0% as of January 22, 2018.
The Effects of Flat Manufacturing Production Hours
The average work week The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ establishment survey includes data on the number of hours worked by manufacturing employees. Changes in the number of working hours help investors assess the health of the sector. A rise in the number of working hours signals that companies are projecting higher demand in the manufacturing sector […]
Discussing the Recent Management Changes at Medtronic
On December 20, 12 of 24 analysts surveyed by Reuters rated Medtronic (MDT) stock as a “buy,” and the remaining 12 analysts recommended a “hold.” There were no “sell” ratings given to MDT stock.
FedEx Ground’s Revenues in Fiscal 2Q18: What’s behind the Growth?
FedEx Ground’s (FDX) revenues rose 11.5% to $4.9 billion in fiscal 2Q18, from $4.4 billion in fiscal 2Q17.
Honeywell’s Safety and Productivity Solutions: Acquisition Wave
Honeywell International’s (HON) Safety and Productivity Solutions segment is a fairly new segment and its lowest revenue contributor, accounting for 14.0% of total revenue.
Will Free Cash Flow Halt Dividend Growth for General Electric?
In the last ten years, GE has raised its cash dividends to common for seven of those years. The annualized $0.96 per share dividend results in a dividend payout ratio of 61.1%.
Analyzing the Dividend Curves of General Electric and Cisco Systems
General Electric’s (GE) revenue fell 7.0% in the first half of 2017, driven by its energy connections and lighting business.
What Led the Rise in GE’s Healthcare Revenue in 2Q17?
GE’s Healthcare segment remained a top performer in 2Q17. Revenue-wise, this segment remained the third-largest contributor to GE’s total operating revenue of $28.0 billion.
Honeywell’s Safety and Productivity Solutions: Why Revenue Rose
Honeywell’s (HON) Safety and Productivity Solutions segment is the smallest revenue contributor, accounting for 14.2% of HON’s total revenue.
How Does 3M Company Compare to Its Industrial Peers?
Among 3M Company’s (MMM) industrial peers, MMM stock has been the second-best performer since the beginning of 2017.
HON’s Safety and Productivity Solutions Segment Rides High
HON’s SPS segment’s strong performance was primarily driven by the acquisition of Intelligrated.
How Analysts View General Electric Leading Up to 1Q17
In this article, we’ll review analysts’ recommendations for General Electric (GE) ahead of its 1Q17 earnings release on April 21, 2017. Wall Street analysts seem to be divided over GE.
Should We Expect General Electric to Raise Dividends in 2017?
For a long time, General Electric (GE) has remained a decent dividend distributor in the S&P 500 space. The company raised its dividend per share by $0.01 to $0.24 in January 2017.
How Comcast Benefits from NBCUniversal Acquisition
M&A activity seems to be driving the media industry towards consolidation.
Analyzing General Electric’s Pension Plan Assumptions
General Electric’s (GE) projected benefit obligation (or PBO) calculation takes into account the average years of service, salary growth, and the discount rate.
What Does General Electric’s Pension Plan Entail?
Under a defined contribution plan, the employer contributes a fixed amount to the fund on behalf of the employee.
How Did Danaher’s Operating Segments Fare in 4Q16?
Currently, Danaher (DHR) reports its revenue under four operating segments: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Dental, and Environmental & Applied Solutions.
3M’s Pension Plan, Post-Retirement Benefits, and the Rate Hike
3M (MMM) offers defined benefit plans to all its US employees and those outside the United States as a well. Overall, the company has 80 defined plans across 28 countries.
Comparing General Motors and Ford’s Huge Pension Obligations
In the last six years, Ford contributed ~$12.9 billion to its pension funds. It’s the main reason why it has a better-funded status than General Motors.
What Different Pension Plans Do Automakers Offer?
Defined benefit plans are one of the oldest types of post-retirement benefit plans that automakers offer to their employees.
In Focus: General Electric’s Pension Plan Assumptions
General Electric’s (GE) projected benefit obligation (or PBO) calculation takes into account the average years of service, the salary growth, and the discount rate.
A Deep Dive into General Electric’s Pension Plan
After the financial crisis of 2008, many companies shifted toward defined contribution pension plans.
GE Digital Sticks Another Feather in Its Industrial Internet Cap
On November 14, industrial heavyweight General Electric acquired ServiceMax, a global provider of field service management software based in California.
How Useful Will ServiceMax Be in GE Digital’s Industrial Internet Vision?
ServiceMax’s complementary capabilities would help GE Digital develop and expedite the commercialization of its Predix applications.
Why Did GE Part Ways with Its Appliance Division?
In addition to the sale of its Financial Assets business, General Electric (GE) bid farewell to its Appliance business in July 2016.
What’s the Rationale behind GE’s Proposed Acquisition?
In this article, we’ll go through the rationale behind GE’s planned acquisition of LM Wind Power. According to the GWEC, worldwide wind capacity is expected to nearly double in the next five years.
GE’s Acquisition Spree Continues with LM Wind Power
On October 11, 2016, General Electric (GE), an industrial behemoth, said that it was set to acquire LM Wind Power for $1.7 billion.
Why Is General Electric Focused on Additive Manufacturing?
General Electric’s focus on 3D printing Earlier in this series, we looked at General Electric’s (GE) expected operating margins and profit in 3Q16. In this part, we’ll look at GE’s plans in the additive manufacturing space. On September 6, 2016, GE acquired two 3D printing companies, Arcam and SLM, for $1.4 billion in cash. General […]
How Does GE’s Aviation Segment Look Pre-3Q16 Results?
General Electric’s Aviation segment General Electric’s (GE) Aviation segment is the second-largest contributor to the company’s overall revenues. This segment’s 22.5% operating margins in 1H16 were the largest among all eight segments reported under GE Industrial. Commercial aviation According to the International Air Transport Association (or IATA), global air traffic is expected to fall to […]
Why Do Analysts Expect General Electric’s 3Q16 Revenues to Rise?
Analysts’ estimates Analysts estimate that General Electric’s 3Q16 revenues will total $30.0 billion, up by 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. Even though energy markets are acting as a deterrent to General Electric’s (GE) overall revenues, the favorable business environment in power, aviation, and healthcare will jack up the revenues. Analysts expect the next four quarters’ revenue to […]
How This Emerson Sales Strategy Is Reeling in Big Box Retailers
Emerson Electric’s (EMR) omnichannel sales strategy is a multichannel approach that provides an integrated shopping experience.
Are GE’s Free Cash Flows Sufficient for Dividend Growth?
General Electric’s 2016 free cash flows are expected to remain at $8.2 billion. This is mainly due to free cash flows of -$6.0 billion generated in 1H16.
Pall Acquisition Gave Birth to Danaher’s Filtration Business
Danaher’s filtration business came into existence through the acquisition of Pall in 2015.
Understanding the Skeleton of Danaher’s Life Sciences Business
Customers in the Danaher life sciences business generally look at how the technology offered by a company can fit into their workflows.