Focus on small jets lifts Bombardier 450%

Bombardier shares have gained over 450% since the company sold its passenger railcar operations in January 2021. Following the sale, it has focused on its business jets operations. Demand for these products remains strong, but higher costs for materials and labour could squeeze profit margins… Read More

Southwest’s drop attracts Elliott

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. $28 is a hold. The company (New York symbol LUV; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 598.5 million; Market cap: $16.8 billion; Dividend yield: 2.5%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.southwest.com) provides low-cost air travel to 121 destinations in 42 states, as well as 10 international countries.
Despite the rebound… Read More

Quality problems weigh on Boeing

BOEING CO. $172 remains a hold. The aircraft maker (New York symbol BA; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 613.9 million; Market cap: $105.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.4; Dividend suspended in June 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.boeing.com) delivered 83 commercial jetliners in the first quarter of… Read More