Economic Growth Forecasts a Potentially Strong Year for Airlines

Economic Growth Forecasts a Potentially Strong Year for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates that, in 2018, worldwide air passenger numbers will grow to 4.3 billion as a result of global economic growth and improved security. Additionally, ecommerce has benefited air freight demand, according to Zacks, despite tensions surrounding a trade war being high. The U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) provides investors … Continued

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How Will Infrastructure Investing Impact Transportation ETFs?

How Will Infrastructure Investing Impact Transportation ETFs?

“Transports have been more or less an underperformer since 2015,” said Ari Wald of Oppenheimer in a CNBC interview. “[I]n recent years, have been kind of [flat] on a relative basis.” However, ETF Trends suggests the transportation industry, which includes airlines, may be showing signs of a rebound. As the U.S. economy and infrastructure improve, … Continued

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An ETF Specializing in Gold Mining Royalties

An ETF Specializing in Gold Mining Royalties

ETF Trends took a closer look at the U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (GOAU) for its readers who are interested in exploring options for investing in gold. Among other important fund characteristics, their article notes how GOAU’s 30 percent weighting in gold royalty companies “could help investors better manage common risks … Continued

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Klondex Mines Surges After Merger Announcement

In early March, Hecla Mining (HL) announced its acquisition of Klondex Mines Ltd (KLDX) primarily for its three U.S. gold mines. The majority of Klondex’s production and cash flow are produced by these gold mines. As a result of this announcement, Klondex’s stock surged nearly 58 percent, while Hecla’s was down more than 10 percent. … Continued

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Macquarie Research Assesses the Airline Industry

Macquarie Research looked into the airline sector and, based on its analysis, found five airline stocks that earn “outperform” ratings: Spirit Airlines (SAVE), Alaska Air Group (ALK), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Hawaiian Holdings (HA) and Southwest Airlines (LUV). The U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS), which invests in the global airline sector, holds all of these … Continued

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Berkshire Hathaway Searching for Airline Deals

Berkshire Hathaway Searching for Airline Deals

  American multinational holding company Berkshire Hathaway could be considering purchasing an airline, reports ETF Trends. It claims to be looking for deals, although it has not found one at “a sensible purchase price” yet. In 2016, Berkshire took positions in the largest U.S. airliners: American Airlines (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Continental Holdings … Continued

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