Why This Airline Just Landed in the S&P 500 Index
by Frank Holmes
For the first time in its 84-year history, American Airlines was cleared for landing in the S&P 500 Index.
Joining rivals Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, the once-beleaguered carrier is the newest member of the prestigious club for the nation’s largest companies by market capitalization.
Not bad for a company that, only four years ago, found itself in bankruptcy court.
But in a classic Cinderella-story transformation, American succeeded at charting a new course for itself. In 2013 it merged with U.S. Airways, making it the biggest airline group in the world. The company now has a market cap of nearly $37 billion and controls 627 active jets in its fleet.
American’s ascension is a perfect reflection of the now-robust airline industry as a whole. As recently as a decade ago, about 70 percent of U.S. carriers were operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Fast forward to 2014, and the industry saw its most profitable year ever. To generate more revenue and save money, airlines have aggressively implemented new policies in the last few years, including adding additional seats on aircraft, streamlining operations and focusing on fuel-efficiency measures.
American Airlines stock is already up more than 51 percent for the 12-month period, compared to the S&P 500’s 14 percent, and is currently trading close to all-time highs. Its inclusion in the S&P 500 should further help its stock price climb higher, as many funds that track the index will now be compelled to purchase shares.
HH. ….Roberts has it correct…..I is all in WASHINGTON military and industrial money machine.
I posted a few days ago……..CATH AUSTIN FITTS, the solari report , where she talks about the BLACK BUDGET, which the DC machine , uses through the govt. , which is never recorded nor accounted for,….. these are moneys that the military uses or the Nazi machine, have been using since 60’s , to go to WAR., perpetual war for profits, while hooking the citizens for the DEBT, which is unpayable.
And since FITTS worked in the GOVT , at a high level, she has seen the inside of the budget, and accounting process of the DC MACHINE.
J….thats exactly why I’m not all puffy with investments.
However. I respect the market talk during busy times and
always considerate with traders posting in high traffic hours.
Even though this subject here posted is much more important.
Can you imagine whats this means. This is very perilous and
dangerous to all of mankind. With high debt this is all biblical.
Anyway, thank you for all your commentary that cuts through
all the lies and nonsense. Valuable input and eternal wisdom
so we are not caught off guard.
HH..And thank you again for all your hard work….I appreciate it.
Well, your wise J…and then the eternal wisdom you possess
its much easier to see through all the smoke screens when
in communications with you. Solid decisions are produced
and realize the times we live. Instead of having the most important
events with little or no interest. Like now. And that’s scary from
a contrarian point of view. It helps support reality instead of fantasy
thinking in today’s warped world. Its all twisted. Thank you for that.
Your are correct that it is scary , from the standpoint of how few seem to care.
The sheeple,….not the sheep…….if you get my drift.
Thats why J….more reasons to prepare spiritually and emotionally.
The majority are always wrong.
The cuban missile crisis the public was worried.
In 09 the public was worried everything would collapse.
It never happened because the majority is always wrong.
This consensus is real frightening at 95 percent no care in the world.
Actually I’m predicting nuclear war. My whole family is prepared.
The article above is new as of today. The dangers are at very high levels.
How crazy in Putin ?? Thats what we dont know. I assume he really wont use nukes. But he has been more unpredictable as of late. I think the mess in Yemen will be over in 2 weeks or less if Saudi and Egypt ground troops are put in. No one in Yemen has access to a real navy. But the Persians have a real navy with access to Indian Ocean, and might be foolish. That said the current up trend in oil does not seem sustainable Unless Iran acts up. best to all S
Its very dire with Allied Forces threatening Russian sovereignty.
You can’t do this without a nuclear holocaust.
It only takes “ONE CRAZY”..to push the button, which will kill billions…A nuclear war is no different from a conventional war….THERE ARE NO WINNERS..& one would think that the US would know that by now , after all the wars they lost.
BTW…I take Putin’s side here…..unless he has a duel personality & his other self is called NULAND.
What’s compelling we are actually..The West that is provoking this
so there is no choice but nuclear war.
Washington will not negotiate and Russia can’t forfeit Crimea the only
warm water port they have. Strategic port.
No, this is going nuclear and if that doesn’t get us the debt will with
interest rates at zero. Interest rates will go up dramatically. Once
the toxic and unsterilized bond buying with funny money comes to
an end. Cataclysmic event. Epic proportions. Its all coming and lock
downs of all freedoms. Not going to end well.
The mining shares are not confirming and this is just more
playing with the prices from the bankers.
This won’t end until we are all in a complete melt down.
Then life will be miserable no mattter what you think might have.
Bank accounts and property will become state controlled.
Property of the state. Cash is now a crime in amounts of 4 or 5 grand.
The state already owns the property ………thur taxation. Miss a tax deadline , and you are out in the street.
Ya..J…your right. Just that they are really going to own us.
You cant help see this coming. Well, we know that life is
going to change dramatically.
These elite thugs are in control of the markets and gold.
Its bazaar and we have Russian troops training back east
and we are going to war with Russia.
You know something is very wrong. See ya in that padded cell. lol
scott..Putin wont do anything stupid , but attack his country , & he will strike like a cobra.
Its nice to see the metals are having a bit of a party this week , & are enjoying themselves.
I was hoping for a little more from silver…..I would like to see it get back to 20plus where it belongs.
Jerry…We two are alike , we possess a little gift…called patience.
ditto on the patience……glad to hear from you Irish…….
I am getting a little relaxed on the meekness.
BIRD….HERE’S A FORUM WHERE INDIVIDUALS COME TOGETHER
AND PRICE FORECASTS ARE NOT THE ORDER OF THE DAY OR
MARKET STRAIGHT TALK.
When you see others post in a forum that is getting ready to expire
or lack of interest thereof, you should let others breath. No one invites
you into a forum that is not active with trader talk. Expiring etc.
With myself I’m not inconsiderate of those who are focused on the trade
during high traffic times.
SO PLEASE BIRD, STOP YOUR NONSENSE. Thank you !!!
Heavy………..I told you Irish was a great guy, great comments also. He use to be politically connected in England .
He is actually the second silver guru , after Dave Morgan…..
Irish and I , use to be on the welcoming committee, back when it was a smaller crowd.
EVERYTHING WAS COOL…………………………………TILL THIS POINT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
J….The Long. I remember those days with the funny banter between you and Irish, but at that point I only listened to the show and rarely posted. You guys always got Al going and that always cracked me up.
HELLO Shad….Glad you enjoyed the humor, Irish and I always tried to have an enjoyable site for everyone to share their ideas, WE knew that AL was working hard to provide a site for our learning and sharing, …and we felt compelled to reciprocate .
Glad , you finally felt enough at ease to share your knowledge and opinions with us,….AS AL, WOULD SAY, we must hear from all people. respectfully…….JERRY
Thanks Jerry. Yes keep being you, as you have a nice balance of humor and wisdom, and may not realize how many people may have needed the laugh, or been inspired by a comment or question you asked.
Sometimes I would just be in a rush and listen and just glance over the comments, but then started following certain people’s comments, and started appreciating their perspectives on life over time.
Cheers mate!
Here is the deal moron….if you don’t leave then I will. God Bless Kerr report once it has been over run by all the edgy, over-the-top, emotional crap laden trollish garbage spewed out from your keyboard each day.
Frankly, I am almost there right now. This place has turned into a moron-fest and I have already found other more insightful places to talk and post. Between you and your sidekick Monkey you have pretty much destroyed this site.
So its Adios from me if Al does not block you.
Dear Al….you have got to either block this shit or learn to live with it for good.
I am out of here.
bye, bye………..
Big AL is not feeling well. This is no time to bring this up.
Lets give him some peace.
You might last a week at the other sites , if you are lucky……chimp lip……
Greg Hunter wouldn’t keep him on after his first post.
Bird has a good man Big AL who is compassionate for
everyone.
Name calling again Bird.
Very respectful poster like Eric will never return because of your
ruthless insults and name calling. Vulgarity is a word you use
carelessly too. Abusing innocent posters with it as well.
I believe and very certain you discourage any new posters
because they are not accustomed to cruel behavior from a
person like you. No one wants to be insulted making a respectful
comment.
Maybe if you do leave for awhile the evidence will show up you
have been a nuisance to this site. Even if nothing really substantial
happens there isn’t going to be a great loss.
YOU ARE NOT THE HOLY GRAIL. Get off your high horse.
No one cares if you leave or not. You are very abusive.
My wish is you stay and just humble yourself and be cool.
Expired forums and unactive blogs just find where the straight
market talk is being posted. Its a easy as that. I mind my own
business. Don’t know what all the noise is about.
Sorry. But if you are not gone by the end of next week I will quit this site for good.
OK, you have threatened many times for years and still here.
Is there anything new you want to convey.
Whats your point…your going to leave a hundred times
YOU ARE STILL HERE…..happy you decided to stay. : )
Bird ……IF HH…….is driven out……YOU will simple start up the food chain, DT, ANDY, FRANKIE, MARK, MATTHEW, BOB M……..and anyone you set your sights on.
Precisely J..he is a conflictive person.
He’s in a forum no one has any interest in.
Starting trouble.
And take that destructive monkey with you. I think 3760 days is quite enough. The world is filled with retards. I don’t need to be attacked by inferiors on a daily basis anymore and quite honestly I don’t give a shit anymore since you learn nothing anyway.
We live, we trade, we get by…….and then we move on.
With or without you thanks to God.
What….go get some rest Bird. Take my destructive monkey ??
I never threatened to leave… you did. And you’re still here.
We love ya…Bird. ♡♡
THAT is DONKEY KONG TO YOU………ha,ha……
….see I was correct, you have already started on the food chain,…………Who do you have on your sight for elimination….next……..TWEEDY
What’s Bird doing in this forum…J
No trader talk in here whatsoever.
He’s gone…loco crazy ..
Bird………you do not trade , you are to busy babbling…….
Makes no difference to me. No sweat off my back and not my hard work to promote a site. It’s not my forum and not my problem really. You and the Monkey can run it as far as I care and let others be bothered by your disruption and destruction of the hard work of others. It is incredibly selfish on your part but no matter….
Enjoy your success!
I have learned a great lesson in my 3760 days…………KNOW WHO TO LISTEN TO …………and that is not YOU.
Makes no difference to you Bird.
Then why you complaining and insulting.
Please, go get some sleep. Go for a walk …enjoy a healthy meal.
This will soon pass. Rejuvenate…please !!!
Bird,
You might as well give it up for the most part and expect to move to a new place. This has become a form of the Matrix in and of its self, but for the truly kooky, disconnected faction of the world.
Never in the three years that I’ve been coming here could I have ever envisioned this site becoming what it has become.
Obviously big Al and Cory don’t mind that it’s turned into a freak show of doom and gloom prognosticators and just down right people of unstable demeanor.
Unhappy, demented, paranoid people want everyone else around them to feel just as helpless, paranoid and delusional as they do. There is a validation factor in play that keeps the meme in play.
I’ll check in for the weekend show from time to time, but the everyday blog comments I’ll have to leave for the less unstable element of the group.
Al, Cory, Doc, Gary, Rick, and Chris are A+ in my book and none of my personal candid remarks have anything to do with them.
Best of luck.
V
V….since you are such a big fan of LARRY EDELSON.
I suggest you check in with him. Obviously, you have
been disconnected with his new Commentary.
Dire predictions with everything. From nuclear war to
complete economic collapse.
This world is going into period of time that offers the
worst conditions possible. Anyway, check in with Larry
and get updated. You might want to do it soon as things
are unraveling and the consequences over the weeks ahead
could be very dramatic.
Regardless of the exact timing as only a fool would make such
a forecast although its coming this year at some point in time.
That’s all for now and I guess you can tell your big fan Larry what
you think of him since the world you believe is in such great shape. lol
BIRD….PLEASE DON’T POST IN THIS FORUM.
You have butchered it. Please give this place a rest.
Thank you for your cooperation.
For what its worth I enjoy reading what Bird writes, I think he is a very clever person…
but then I get annoyed when he turns pompous & insulting….Its a big shame he has that trait. I would like you to stay Bird..but just learn to get on with people , I just wish everyone else on here would offer him the hand of friendship, if he mends his ways , remember everybody deserves a second chance…Except Obama of course…haha
Irishtony,
I agree, Bird offers good market analysis and commentary. HH, offers fear of nuclear war.
Nuff said!
Chartie….I’m not on Garys forum disturbing anyone. Its late night
postings and inactive blogs.
Nuclear war is highly likely. Its a very good possibility.
J,
No, I have not read all their posts. I’m sure there is fault on both sides. In any argument, there always is.
Chartster……..WITH ALL DUE RESPECT……have you read all the material, or just the parts you wish to associate with. Have you read every post, of HH AND BIRD.
Irish, You have known me for several years. A SECOND CHANCE , no problem.
LET THIS BE THE START…………BUT, REMEMBER THIS DATE AND TIME.
No one cares to push anyone out, That statement has been made several times.
The only one PUTTING IN AN ULTIMATUM IS BIRD.
This forum was totally inactive until I posted. Old expired
forums the same. Fellow posters want to communicate
other subjects away from trader talk.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this activity.
ZILCH !!!! NADA…..comprende..Do you !!!!
Also. .PREPARE FOR NUCLEAR WAR.
You don’t like it go to the trader talk forums.
These have always been off topic forums with
no market commentaries from guests.
Or expired inactive forums. You do not like the
discussions then find a new forum.
Its not for you. Don’t post your accusations.
HH,
All you talk about is fear and war. I really do think you are a troll. If you actually knew what was happening, you would know war is off the table.
What’s the difference between HeavyHotair and nuclear war? Nothing, they both are destructive and make no common sense.
And who are you to judge. Chartie.
You know so much. You can’t even read for crying out load.
This forum is off topic . What are you doing in here.
I’m not attacking you. You don’t like the discussion
LEAVE. …
.
.
I’m not in Garys forum. What are you doing here. Chart Tick off a
horses arse.
This is malicious and complete out right vicious behavior.
Chart tick…back stabber and back biter.
YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS HERE ONLY TO
BE MALICIOUS.
YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
******* WOW………..Look at all that volume! *******
Mark……..the volume today was mainly gold futures contracts rolling over from the April contract to the June contract. nothing unusual. Seen this before.
Here’s what Bird should consider.
Because if this happens. …its a Jesus moment.
Hope your listening Bird. God will not always strive
with man. Many abominations taking place and out
right blasphemy against God.
The world is in a highly dangerous place. Don’t lose
your eternal inheritance in The Kingdom Of God.
Jerry and Irish are two peas in a pod, I think they share the same stem, if you know what I mean. I better you guys hooked up with twin brunette sisters. LOL! DT
Irish likes them with bright, shiny, red lip gloss, but Jerry has to give his approval. LOL! DT
Dt…Thanks for the humour..haha..red gloss lips I don’t like..brunettes I like, but what really does it for me , is the eyes…that’s the first thing I notice when I meet a new femail.
You guys are to funny……………….j
DESTRUCTION IS COMING….YOU HEAR ME !!!!!!!
This society and people here, prove that judgment
is close at hand.
A GOD REJECTING WORLD….all of you without Christ
will be judged and suffer in the great catastrophic
destruction that is sure to come.
TOTAL CATASTROPHIC EVENT IS COMING !!!!
A God rejecting world. HOW DARE YOU !!!!!!
HH…With all due respects , I would be happier if you calmed down as well.
IT, HH is not a troublemaker who challenges other posters, we know who fits that bill and it was calm around here till he came back and stirred the pot. It doesn’t matter whether you like someone but if you lose the ability of other posters to get their meaning across because of a fly in the ointment then the fly must go. I have seen this time and time again.
THANKS for the comment DT…..You have been a pleasure to be associated with these many years….Even though I may not forgive you for not letting me know in advance that you were going to sell at the top of the silver market(just joking__) .respectfully…….Poster boy.
Jerry, I have always liked you and The Irishmen as well as many others but I just can’t stand the way Bird insults others on a constant basis and like a spoiled child he doesn’t realize that life has no meaning if you don’t respect your fellow man.
I agree that the constant insults are a little trying. Now, he will say we are all picking on him.
DT…I agree re HH…But I think he would be more popular if he was to rein back a little on his religious , & war stance..JMO.
Tony, the nuclear threat is very serious.
This is no time to be a complacent tamaguchi. OK
Also, Tony I’m not here to be popular.
Hopefully some will listen and do a
SOS.
The truth is more important than being
liked.
When people like you most of the time its
for all the wrong reasons.
I know !!!!! Money is the root of all evil.
Good looks too. Its a cruel world Tony.
Fantasy is soon to meet reality. …just the beginning of sorrows.
Thanks DT and now that the opportunity presents itself
all your posting/comments are highly desirable and find
your input cleaver/highly interesting.
One in particular out of so many…let a sleeping dog lie. lol
I get a kick out of all your comments. Thanks for being here
and if everyone was like you we would enjoy a much better
place to live. Like J…you have a very kind spirit. : )
J….is becoming my mentor. Great Great guy.
great thread. Grown men bickering. Not one mention on AA stock.
WE DO NOT DEAL IN AA STOCKS…………..only AAA……………..
I have one…………..CANNON SHEETS, they make great threads, or HICKEY FREEMEN, that might suit you………..lol
ALL kidding aside…..check out the other thread……..SHAD AND DAN , have a nice commentary on a stock.
Tony, I’m here in this forum as I keep repeating to respect
the traders on the other forums.
You see me posting in those forums unless its late at night.
NO YOU DON’T. !!!!!
This is a notice to you Tony and everyone.
If you dislike was being posted in forums that
are inactive and there is no interest only to
harrass me…LEAVE…you are not welcome.
THATS FINAL….my next comments will be
very degrading to those that do. So far I’m
trying to be accommodative.
NUCLEAR WAR IS COMING. You don’t want to face
the truth….LEAVE. ..or be respectful and stop the mocking.
I WILL NOT TOLERATE IT ANYMORE. I’m minding my own business
in inactive forums or soon to be.
Ok, nuclear war is coming. Now what? Move on..
The news and developments are ongoing
Tick off…chartie…I’m following it because
its my business. Find another forum.
You are here for harassment and enjoy whatever
pleasure it brings you. Garys forum is open.
GO !!!!!!
You know, pretty soon you need to have a serious conversation with your dog about this, HH. But go easy on him..
Take your horse ticks out of here.
PHYSICAL WAR IS COMING TO NORTH AMERICA.
http://www.amtvmedia.com/chechnya-offers-arms-to-mexico-in-response-to-us-plans-to-arm-ukraine/
Maybe nuclear war can be avoided and we end up with our cities
bombed causing a financial collapse that beings in the dark ages.
YOU KNOW, THIS COMPLACENCY OR SPELL PEOPLE ARE UNDER….
ITS VERY DISTURBING….destruction is assured.
For all you uninformed know it alls …LARRY EDELSON..Today….OK
Said we are in a war cycle and nuclear war is very possible if they
keep pushing Putin.
Its all bad news as the war cycle does not peek until 2020 and its going
to be very life changing for everyone.
More bad news ….economic collapse will be life changing as well making
peasants out of the 99 percenters. Thats here and won’t let up for at least
5 years.
We are entering very perilous times as the western economies are insolvent
flat out broke….BUSTED….
Anyone that comes in here with optimism is just very uninformed and can’t
get out of their own way.
Freedoms we have known are now in great peril.
DON’T TELL ME WE ARE NOT FACED WITH TRAGEDY SOON.
DAMN IT ANYWAY !!!!!! All this lollygaggin BULL CRAP..
YOU PEOPLE NEED TO WAKE UP !!! Everyday is a gift without a tragedy.
I’M NOT……BULL CRAPPIN AROUND ANYMORE… hell…its serious.
BTW….Larry Edelson is one of the most accurate and respected analyst’s
in the business.
Listen to a tick off a horses arse ….thats a joke.
ITS ALL COMING DOWN HARD UNLESS YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO
THAT TICK THAT COMES IN HERE WITH HIS JAW HANGIN DOWN
READY TO TAKE IN ANOTHER SOUR GRAPE. He can’t even read.
I do apologize to anyone who is offended by my
commentary. Although I do not use forums that
are actively being used. Again, no one see’s a sign
on inactive forums to continue posting just because
there’s nothing better to do.
I must stand for what I believe. I provide evidence
and facts supporting my comments. I also must be
firm.
I’m very committed to the subjects in my commentary
especially concerning high risks with nuclear war and
includes total financial collapse that is soon to come
in the not too distant future.
Thank you and hope you understand how significant in
nature these matters are with all our daily lives at risk.
God also plays a very important part in my life and use
eternal wisdom from his Holy Word as God has warned
us what’s sure to come.
We are entering extremely perilous times ahead.
Here’s my message where lots of threads were started on Tues. forum.
Everywhere you look we have a serious threat of nuclear war. Its not
a false alarm and becomes more real every passing day. This article
may be from KWN but supplied many from world leading experts in
Russian relations. Craig Paul Roberts is a credible source even though
this comes from KWN.
http://kingworldnews.com/paul-craig-roberts-world-war-iii-imminent-and-all-human-life-is-now-in-grave-danger/
I RESENT ALL YOUR CRITICISM BIRD. You start comflict with all your derogatory
comments. Including all your judgmental insults and name calling.
Anyone who is going to tell me that risk is not high with nuclear war with massive
Allied Forces all over Russisn borders needs to reconsider the consequences.
Not forcing my views on anyone just posting the facts. And yes, get right with
God. YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT BIRD.
Next time don’t take part in the discussion and complain and moan later. No one
forces you to read it and you engage in the discussions. Very fickle strange
behavior. You want to control everyone and everything.
I’M TIRED OF YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS. ..BIRD.