Stifel Suggests Airlines Might Takeoff

In Monday's morning summary the analysts at Stifel boosted their EPS and price target estimates for both Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL).The analysts explained the EPS boost was in response to Delta's strong May traffic results. They noted that America Airlines has yet to report on May traffic, but anticipate the company to post results similar to Delta's."Delta remains our top pick as we believe its network-carrier leading operating margins, a compelling outlook for returning cash to shareholders, and a clear path toward improving its balance sheet make it a leading candidate for multiple expansion over the next 12 – 24 months," wrote the Stifel analysts.Delta Air Lines:

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Buy, $50 price targetEPS estimates for 2014 - 2016 have been increased from $2.85, $3.75, and $4.15 to $3.05, $3.75, and $4.50, respectively.American Airlines: Buy, $50 price targetEPS estimates for 2015 and 2016 have been increased from $6.05 and $7.25 to $6.20 and $7.30, respectively.

27% profit every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his option buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads… BUYING options. Most traders don’t even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here’s how he does it.


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