Everything was looking great with my new investment.
The stock had been steadily climbing higher since my purchase in early January. This company was among the original members of the S&P 500 and once ranked among the Dividend Aristocrats. Members of this exclusive list have raised their dividends annually for 25 consecutive years. Talk about a vote of confidence!
However, the company was dropped from that list recently. Not because of an issue with its dividends -- but because it no longer had the minimum $3 billion market capitalization to remain a member.
In addition, sales had been slipping over the past several years. Counterbalancing the bad news, the company was still creating decent cash flow, producing solid returns on invested capital and trading at relatively low price.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo throughout the United States and around the world. The Company�� route network gives it a presence in every domestic and international market. Delta�� route network is centered around the hub system it operate at airports in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. Each of these hub operations includes flights that gather and distribute traffic from markets in the geographic region surrounding the hub to domestic and international cities and to other hubs. The Company�� network is supported by a fleet of aircraft that is varied in terms of size and capabilities.
Delta has bilateral and multilateral marketing alliances with foreign airlines to improve its access to international markets. These arrangements can include code-sharing, reciprocal frequent flyer program benefits, shared or reciprocal access to passenger lounges, joint promotions, common use of airport gates and ticket counters, ticket office co-location, and other marketing agreements. Its international code-sharing agreements enable it to market and sell seats to an expanded number of international destinations. The Company has international codeshare arrangements with Aeromexico, Air France, Air Nigeria, Alitalia, Aeroflot, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CSA Czech Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Olympic Air, Royal Air Maroc, VRG Linhas Aereas (operating as GOL), Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia and WestJet Airlines.
In addition to the Company�� marketing alliance agreements with individual foreign airlines, it is a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Delta also has frequent flyer and reciprocal lounge agreements with Hawaiian Airlines, and codesharing agreements with American Eagle Airlines (American Eagle) and Hawaiian Airlines. It has air service agreements with multiple do! mestic regional air carriers that feed traffic to its route system by serving passengers primarily in small-and medium-sized cities.
Through the Company�� regional carrier program, it has contractual arrangements with 10 regional carriers to operate regional jet and, in certain cases, turbo-prop aircraft using its DL designator code. In addition to Delta�� wholly owned subsidiary, Comair, it has contractual arrangements with ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. and SkyWest Airlines, Inc., both subsidiaries of SkyWest, Inc.; Chautauqua Airlines, Inc. and Shuttle America Corporation, both subsidiaries of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.; Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. and Mesaba Aviation, Inc. (Mesaba), both subsidiaries of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (Pinnacle); Compass Airlines, Inc. (Compass) and GoJet Airlines, LLC, both subsidiaries of Trans States Holdings, Inc. (Trans States), and American Eagle.
The Company�� SkyMiles program allows program members to earn mileage for travel awards by flying on Delta, Delta�� regional carriers and other participating airlines. Mileage credit may also be earned by using certain services offered by program participants, such as credit card companies, hotels and car rental agencies. In addition, individuals and companies may purchase mileage credits. The Company reserves the right to terminate the program with six months advance notice, and to change the program�� terms and conditions at any time without notice.
SkyMiles program mileage credits can be redeemed for air travel on Delta and participating airlines, for membership in the Company�� Delta Sky Clubs and for other program participant awards. Mileage credits are subject to certain transfer restrictions and travel awards are subject to capacity controlled seating. During the year ended December 31, 2011, program members redeemed more than 275 billion miles in the SkyMiles program for more than 12 million award redemptions. During 2011, 8.2% of revenue miles flown on Delta were from a! ward trav! el.
The Company generates cargo revenues in domestic and international markets through the use of cargo space on regularly scheduled passenger aircraft. Delta is a member of SkyTeam Cargo, an airline cargo alliance. SkyTeam Cargo offers a network spanning six continents and provides customers an international product line.
The Company has several other businesses arising from its airline operations, including aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO); staffing services for third parties; vacation wholesale operations, and its private jet operations. Delta�� MRO operation, known as Delta TechOps, is an airline MRO in North America. In addition to providing maintenance and engineering support for its fleet of approximately 775 aircraft, Delta TechOps serves more than 150 aviation and airline customers. Its staffing services business, Delta Global Services, provides staffing services, professional security, training services and aviation solutions to approximately 150 customers. The Company�� vacation wholesale business, MLT Vacations, is the provider of vacation packages in the United States. Its private jet operations, Delta Private Jets, provides aircraft charters, aircraft management and programs allowing members to purchase flight time by the hour.
The Company competes with SkyTeam, United Air Lines, Continental Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways and Qantas.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Ben Eisen and Saumya Vaishampayan]
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) � climbed 5.2% after the firm said its passenger unit revenue was up 10% in December.
- [By Paul Quintaro]
Shares of Delta Air (NYSE: DAL) are down 3.6 percent at last check, shares of United Continental (NYSE: UAL) are down 3.8 percent, US Air (NYSE: LCC) shares down 2.8 percent, shares of Southwest (NYSE: LUV) down 2 percent, JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) shares down 2 percent and shares of SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) down nearly 4 percent.
- [By Adam Levine-Weinberg]
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL ) is one of the largest and most successful U.S. airlines today. In 2012, the company carried more than 100 million passengers on the way to earning an adjusted profit of $1.55 billion. This strong momentum has led to enviable gains for shareholders: Delta stock has nearly doubled since the beginning of December.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Diana Containerships Inc.(DCIX)
Diana Containerships Inc. owns and operates containerships in Greece. The company engages in the seaborne transportation of semi-finished and finished consumer and industrial products. As of February 23, 2012, its fleet consisted of 8 containerships with a carrying capacity of approximately 32,693 twenty-foot equivalent units. Diana Containerships Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Athens, Greece.
Top 10 Insurance Companies For 2014: Macquarie Radio Network Ltd(MRN.AX)
Macquarie Radio Network Limited engages in the radio and associated media activities in Australia. The company offers adult radio audience programs. It also owns a public relations and marketing communications agency, Map and Page; and media Websites, such as 2GB.com, 2CH.com, and rugbyleaguelive. The company is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia. Macquarie Radio Network Limited is a subsidiary of John Singleton Promotions Pty Limited.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Monument Mining Limited(MMY.V)
Monument Mining Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold mineral properties. The company?s principal properties include Selinsing Gold Project, Damar Buffalo Reef Prospect, and Famehub properties are located in the Central Gold Belt of Western Malaysia. It also holds interest in the Mersing Gold Project located in the Jahore State of Malaysia. Monument Mining Limited is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Hilton Metal Forging Ltd (HILTON)
Hilton Metal Forging Limited (HMFL) is an India-based company. The Company produces a range of forgings, flanges and other allied products. The Company is mainly engaged in manufacturing of steel forgings and flanges and forged fittings for oil and gas industry, petrochemicals and refineries. The Company caters to oil and gas sectors, petro chemical and refineries, marine and ship building, paper and pulp, and agricultural sectors. The Company supplies flanges, stub ends, elbows, bonnets, valve body and other forged products.Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Frank s International NV (FI)
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Advisors' Opinion:- [By Jake L'Ecuyer]
Frank's International NV (NYSE: FI) shares tumbled 12.40 percent to $25.86 on Q3 results.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL) was down, falling 6.31 percent to $4.0850 after the company posted a loss in the third quarter.
- [By Ben Levisohn]
Frank’s International�(FI) has gotten a boost this morning after UBS started coverage of the oil-equipment company’s stock as a Buy. Analyst Angie Sedita�lists the four reasons why she calls the company a “hidden gem:”
Bloomberg(1) Strong company operations – technical strengths, strong execution, above�average margins.
(2) Highly attractive geographic exposure – 74% of revenues are driven by the offshore markets (US and international) and 45% from international activity.
(3) Visible growth profile ��offshore and international markets offers the�highest growth opportunities in the market (ultra-deepwater fleet expected to grow 40% by 2016).
(4) Financial strength ��almost no debt, solid FCF yield (3%) and dividend (1.5% yield).Sedita says the stock could rise to $33, 14% from its last price of $29.06.
Frank’s has gained 3.4% today, while Weatherford (WFT) has gained 0.9% after a Wells Fargo upgrade.�Tesco�(TESO) has dropped 0.2% to $16.52,�Baker Hughes�(BHI) has fallen 0.6% to $49.98 and�National-Oilwell�(NVO) is off 0.5% at $78.48.
- [By Namitha Jagadeesh]
Herro�� fund has beaten 96 percent of its peers in the last five years, data compiled by Bloomberg show. He owns shares in Daimler AG (DAI), the Stuttgart, Germany-based maker of luxury cars, and Fiat Industrial SpA (FI), the maker of commercial and agriculture vehicles spun off from Fiat SpA in 2011.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Edac Technologies Corporation(EDAC)
EDAC Technologies Corporation provides design, manufacturing, and other services to the aerospace and industrial markets. The company produces low pressure turbine cases, hubs, rings, disks, and other complex and close tolerance components for various aircraft engine and ground turbine manufacturers. It also offers rotating components, such as disks, rings, and shafts; provides precision assembly services, including the assembly of jet engine sync rings, aircraft welding and riveting, post-assembly machining, and sutton barrel finishing; and engages in precision machining for the maintenance and repair of components in the aircraft engine industry. In addition, the company designs and manufactures fixtures, precision gauges, close tolerance plastic injection molds, and precision component molds for composite parts and specialized machinery. Further, it designs, manufactures, and repairs various types of precision grinders, as well as precision rolling element bearing spind les, including hydrostatic and other precision rotary devices for machine tool manufacturers, special machine tool builders and integrators, industrial end-users, and powertrain machinery manufacturers and end-users in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. The company serves a range of industries in areas, such as special tooling, equipment and gauges, and components used in the manufacture, assembly, and inspection of jet engines. EDAC Technologies Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Farmington, Connecticut.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Nemaska Exploration Inc (NMX.V)
Nemaska Lithium Inc. engages in the exploration and development of lithium mining properties in Canada. The company is also involved in processing spodumene into lithium compounds. It holds 100% interests in the Whabouchi property consisting of 33 claims covering an area of approximately 1,716 hectares located in the James Bay area of Quebec province; and the Sirmac property comprising 15 mining claims covering an area of approximately 645 hectares located in the Quebec province. The company was formerly known as Nemaska Exploration Inc. and changed its name to Nemaska Lithium Inc. in December 2011. Nemaska Lithium Inc. is headquartered in Quebec, Canada.
Top 10 Low Price Companies To Buy Right Now: Mawson Resources Ltd(MAW.TO)
Mawson Resources Limited, a development stage company, engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Finland, Peru, and Sweden. It explores primarily for gold, uranium, and copper ores. Its principal projects include the Rompas gold and uranium project with 132,890 hectares of claim reservations and 2,539 hectares of claim applications located in municipality of Ylitornio, Finland; and the Alto Quemado gold copper project comprising seven granted mineral concessions totaling 3,800 hectares situated in the Province of Caylloma, Peru. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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