CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the American Airlines Group Inc. (Nasdaq:AAL-Free Report), United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL-Free Report), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL-Free Report), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV-Free Report) and Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:HA-Free Report).
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Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog:
Airline Stock Roundup
Over the past 5 trading days, airline stocks exhibited strong performance with the majority reflecting bullish momentum. However, news that caught the eye in the past week included American Airlines Group Inc.'s (Nasdaq:AAL-Free Report) face-off with Orbitz Worldwide followed by a much called-for patch up; Virgin Atlantic's recent profit forecast and a new promotional offering from United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL-Free Report).
A Recap of Past Week's Most Important Stories
1. Last week, American Airlines Group reported severing of ties with online travel company Orbitz Worldwide Inc. The two companies had failed to reach an agreement with regard to their long-term dispute over fees. However, early this week, American Airlines announced its decision to restore airfare listings on the online travel company's website, Orbitz Worldwide Inc., much to the respite of the latter (read more: American Airlines, Orbitz End Dispute; Fare List Restored).
2. UK-based Virgin Atlantic announced its financial forecast stating its expectation to record profits by the end of this year, following two consecutive years of loss. The company, co-owned by founder Richard Branson and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL-Free Report), is now focused on lucrative routes such as the trans-Atlantic network to beef up its earnings.
3. United Continental Holdings unveiled its Three-Day Bonus Miles Promotion for MileagePlus Members. The carrier will be offering up to 100% bonus on award miles against tickets purchased between Sep 2 and 4.
4. Further, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV-Free Report) introduced a state-of-the-art Listening Center that would offer real-time service. The company in its press release stated the new facility is unique to the domestic airline industry and will serve as the airline's key center integrating social media and operational data to offer various functions that would speed up operations in the most efficient manner.
5. The success of Hawaiian Holdings Inc.'s (Nasdaq:HA-Free Report) World Elite MasterCard has encouraged the company to contribute $100,000 toward Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage in a bid to support global sustainability. The donation is a part of Hawaiian Airlines' previously announced pledge of 32 million air miles for crew travel and cargo support to transport supplies throughout the Pacific.
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