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In reply to the discussion: STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 13 December (ha ha ha ha ha) 2012 [View all]xchrom
(108,903 posts)23. US AIRLINES TO LEAD INDUSTRY RECOVERY IN PROFITS
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_AIRLINES_OUTLOOK?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-12-13-09-22-17
GENEVA (AP) -- U.S. airlines will lead a recovery in the global sector's profits next year, mainly thanks to cost cuts and restructuring measures taken to address weak economic growth, the industry's trade group forecast Thursday.
Carriers in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America will also enjoy an improvement in earnings, while those in Europe are expected to only break even as they continue to suffer from the region's economic crisis.
The industry expects global net profits of $8.4 billion in 2013. It anticipates $6.7 billion for this year, based on strong second and third quarters - particularly for larger carriers - despite high fuel prices and weaker demand.
The 2013 results would still be below the $8.8 billion earned in 2011 and $15.8 billion in 2010. The net profit margin, at 1 percent, would also be well below the 7 to 8 percent officials say is needed to recover capital costs.
GENEVA (AP) -- U.S. airlines will lead a recovery in the global sector's profits next year, mainly thanks to cost cuts and restructuring measures taken to address weak economic growth, the industry's trade group forecast Thursday.
Carriers in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America will also enjoy an improvement in earnings, while those in Europe are expected to only break even as they continue to suffer from the region's economic crisis.
The industry expects global net profits of $8.4 billion in 2013. It anticipates $6.7 billion for this year, based on strong second and third quarters - particularly for larger carriers - despite high fuel prices and weaker demand.
The 2013 results would still be below the $8.8 billion earned in 2011 and $15.8 billion in 2010. The net profit margin, at 1 percent, would also be well below the 7 to 8 percent officials say is needed to recover capital costs.
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FWIW, it's nice seeing weekly claims staying below 400k where they'd been for a while.
Roland99
Dec 2012
#24
Executives push for ‘fiscal cliff’ deal, even if their tax concerns have to wait
xchrom
Dec 2012
#22