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Adam Levine-Weinberg
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Adam Levine-Weinberg is a senior Industrials/Consumer Goods specialist with The Motley Fool. He is an avid stock-market watcher and a value investor at heart. He primarily covers airline, auto, retail, and tech stocks. Follow him on Twitter for the latest news and commentary on the airline industry!
Recent Articles by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Mar 27, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
How Fast Will J.C. Penney Make Its Cash Disappear?
After posting negative free cash flow of $820 million in 2012, J.C. Penney seems likely to burn through its remaining $930 million of cash by the end of the first quarter (or shortly thereafter). After that, the company will be in the dangerous position of relying on a revolving credit line to fund operating losses and future capital expenditures.
Mar 24, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Why Is Amazon Dropping Kindle Fire Prices?
Amazon.com dropped prices for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablet last week, claiming that the tablet's launch in Europe and Japan was reducing costs. However, it is more likely that Amazon is giving up most of its profit margin by implementing these price cuts, in an attempt to overcome weak demand.
Mar 23, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Is Joe Fresh Already Going Stale for J.C. Penney?
At least two retail analysts made positive comments about J.C. Penney's new Joe Fresh shops in the past week. However, based on my own store checks, traffic seemed to drop off very quickly after the opening weekend.
Mar 20, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Hawaiian Airlines Goes Global: Why It Matters
Hawaiian Airlines' recent global expansion is diversifying its revenue base while moving the carrier into markets with less competition. This should boost the company's profit margin over the next few years. Furthermore, Hawaiian's growing footprint in Asia and Oceania could make it an intriguing acquisition target for other airlines.
Mar 19, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Southwest Needs to Reinvent Its "Low-Cost Carrier" Image
Southwest Airlines has given up its price leadership in the airline industry, creating an image and messaging problem. Management should follow JetBlue's example and focus on marketing the company as a premium airline.
Mar 13, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Analysts Are Chasing Apple's Price Chart
Apple analysts are focused on short-term problems like Apple's lack of a "phablet," even though Apple could easily produce such a device. Apple's continuing popularity and proprietary software ecosystem are the real long-term drivers of value for Apple.
Mar 13, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
52-Hour Delays at Allegiant Will Help Competitors
Hawaiian Holdings and Alaska Airlines have been challenged recently in the West Coast-Hawaii travel market by ultra-low cost carrier Allegiant. However, recent mechanical problems at Allegiant led to delays of as much as 52 hours last weekend! This may convince future customers that paying a little more for their tickets is worthwhile.
Mar 12, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
The Ugly Truth About the Federal Deficit: It's Not Just Entitlement Spending
The key issues of contention in the U.S. deficit debate have been entitlement spending and tax revenue, but both parties are ignoring the real problem: defense spending that far exceeds what is necessary to protect the United States.
Mar 11, 2013
by Adam Levine-Weinberg
Apple's Real Value Is Its Option Value
Bears are overlooking the "option" value embedded in Apple shares. Even if the current stock price fully reflects the value of Apple's current product lines, it does not reflect the value of any new products that Apple might develop and bring to market in the coming years.
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