While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy.Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, ...

Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher."Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth po ...

Recently hitting new 52-week highs after posting strong Q4 results last Friday, investors may be wondering if it’s time to buy Delta Air Lines (DAL)  stock for more upside.As the largest domestic airline stock by market cap ($42.01 billion), Delta’s operational and financial performance has set the company apart from many of its main competitors such as American Airlines (AAL)  and Southwest Airlines (LUV) .Let’s see if higher highs are in store for Delta’s stock after achieving a record year in terms of re ...

Last Friday, Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported strong fourth-quarter 2024 results, driven by upbeat air travel demand and low fuel prices. The company's earnings outlook for 2025 also looks promising. DAL’s CEO Ed Bastian expects air travel demand to remain strong in 2025 “with consumers increasingly seeking the premium products and experiences that Delta provides.” DAL’s shares have gained 6% since the earnings release.Find latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Highlights of Q4 Earning ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 4: A Delta Airlines Airbus A321-271NX aircraft approaches Los ... [+] Angeles International Airport (LAX) for a landing from Orlando on January 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) recently reported its Q4 results, with revenues and earnings exceeding the street estimates. The company reported adjusted revenue of $14.4 billion and earnings of $1.85 on a per share and adjusted basis, compared to the c ...

Megacap tech companies contributed much of the gains that the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.16%) index saw in 2024. After all, how much impact can dividend payments of a couple of percentage points have when the largest growth stocks are producing epic double-digit (and sometimes triple-digit) percentage returns? Still, plenty of dividend stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also managed to outperform the benchmark index last year. Some of these stocks are expected to continue to strong performance into 2025 as well. ...

Earnings Performance - Delta Air Lines reported strong Q4 FY24 and full-year earnings on January 10, 2025, with operating revenue reaching $61.6 billion and an adjusted EPS of $6.16 [3] - The company's stock rallied nearly 10% following the earnings release, reflecting investor confidence in its financial performance [3] Industry and Sector Focus - The analysis highlights a research-driven approach to identifying high-conviction stocks with growth potential in dynamic sectors such as big tech, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare [3] - The focus is on both low-risk and selective high-risk investment opportunities that have the potential to outperform in complex market conditions [3]

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Delta Air Lines TodayDALDelta Air Lines$65.02 -1.93 (-2.88%) 52-Week Range$36.34▼$68.99Dividend Yield0.92%P/E Ratio9.03Price Target$78.22Add to WatchlistDelta Air Lines NYSE: DAL can fly to new highs in 2025 because the company continues to grow, cash flow is improving, the balance sheet strengthens, and capital returns are flowing. The takeaway from the Q4 report is that business remains strong on all fronts, costs are controlled, and results are better than expected, including better-than-forecast guidan ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics - The company reported its December quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, with key metrics and performance highlights to be discussed by the CEO, President, and CFO [2][3][4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - No specific data or metrics related to individual business lines were provided in the content [2][3][4] Market Data and Key Metrics - No specific data or metrics related to individual markets were provided in the content [2][3][4] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The CEO, Ed Bastian, will provide an overview of Delta's performance and strategy, which may include insights into the company's strategic direction and competitive positioning [4] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Glen Hauenstein, President, will provide an update on the revenue environment, which may include commentary on the current operating environment and future revenue prospects [4] - Dan Janki, CFO, will discuss costs and the balance sheet, potentially offering insights into cost management and financial health [4] Other Important Information - The call is being recorded, and participants are in listen-only mode until the Q&A session [2] - Participants are requested to limit themselves to one question and a brief follow-up to allow for more questions to be addressed [4] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were provided in the content, as the Q&A session had not yet commenced [2][3][4]