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Lou Whiteman

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Lou Whiteman is a contributing Motley Fool industrials and financial services analyst covering aerospace, defense, transport, manufacturing, specialty finance, and bank stocks. Previously, Lou was a financial analyst and senior writer for TheStreet, a venture capital specialist for The Deal LLC, and a high school personal finance teacher. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Loyola University Maryland and completed a fellowship at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

Recent Articles by Lou Whiteman

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Apr 9, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

GE Pulls Guidance, Warns First Quarter Will Come in Below Expectations

The pandemic has created too many unknowns to forecast with any certainty.

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Apr 9, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Here's Why 2 Big Boeing Suppliers Just Called Off Their $6 Billion Merger

A lot has changed since the January deal announcement.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of TransDigm Group Are Up Today

Green shoots in the economy are helping hard-hit stocks rebound off their lows.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Regional Banks Fell in March

Falling rates and a looming recession are creating a difficult climate for bank stocks.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Airbus Cuts Production as COVID-19 Impairs Customer Base

The cuts will last long after the pandemic is behind us.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Camping World Holdings Are Up Today

The company is getting a lift on improving optimism about the health of the U.S. economy.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Airlines and Travel Businesses Are Higher Today

Economic confidence, for now anyway, is on the rise.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Spirit AeroSystems Are Up Today

The company is proactively dealing with Boeing's production shutdown.

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Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of FedEx Are Up Today

Amazon is at least temporarily pulling back its rival delivery service.

JetBlue tailfins source JBLU

Apr 8, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Is JetBlue Airways Stock a Buy?

The airline's shares have fallen 60% year to date. But are they are good value here?

BA 737 Max source BA

Apr 7, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

737 MAX Test Flight Reportedly Delayed

Boeing's Puget Sound operations remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

XPO Containers source XPO

Apr 7, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of XPO Logistics Gained Ground Today

Investors are growing hopeful that whatever downturn lies ahead will be modest.

BA 737 MAX on final assembly line source BA

Apr 7, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Commercial Aerospace Companies Are Up Today

Investors are taking a glass-half-full view on the pandemic's long-term effect on the economy.

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Apr 7, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Airline Shares Are Soaring Today

Sentiment is improving, but investors should be ready for continued turbulence up ahead.

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Apr 6, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Discount Retailers Were Up Today

These stocks are likely to hold up well if we fall into a recession post-pandemic.

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Apr 6, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Airline Shares Are Gaining Altitude Today

A glimmer of hope concerning the pandemic powers the stocks higher.

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Apr 6, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Major Banks Fell in March

Low interest rates and a slowing economy is a bad combination for bank stocks.

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Apr 6, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Warren Buffett Sells Airline Stocks in An Abrupt Reversal: What Does It Say About the Coronavirus Bear Market?

The Oracle of Omaha was a buyer of airline shares a month ago.

ALK 737 source ALK

Apr 5, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Why Shares of Alaska Air Fell 43% in March

The airline was caught up in a wider coronavirus-related selloff.

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Apr 5, 2020 by Lou Whiteman

Here's How the Pentagon Is Handling Contractors Hit by Coronavirus

The industry receives some reassurance from its primary customer.

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