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China Clips U.S. Markets — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Beijing lowered its official growth target from 8% to 7.5%, and that helped cool off stocks.

United Airlines Faces Delays After Systems Merger

United Airlines integrated systems with partner airline Continental this weekend and was confronted by a broad array of glitches.

So Long, Continental. Now, It’s Just United

More than a year after their merger, the two carriers are just one. The last step: Blending all reservations into one system, and that has passengers worried.

Dow Hits 13,000; Airlines Hit a Wall — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Spiking oil prices pulled the big carriers down on Tuesday, after the Dow's brief transit of 13,000,

Boeing and Airbus Have a Perception Problem

Reports Of A380 and 787 production flaws could make safety-worried passengers shun the new high-tech planes that are key to both manufacturers' fortunes.

MD-80 Trouble Drags AMR Down Again

After a massive fine 18 months ago, two engine emergencies put the bankrupt carrier under tighter scrutiny as it plans to cut 4,600 mechanics.

Will AMR’s Layoff Lead to Takeoff?

Workforce cuts are a painful but necessary step, among many others, if a revival is going to happen after bankruptcy.

7 Ways Inflation Will Hit Americans in 2012

Despite claims that inflation is easing, consumers know that prices are climbing. From beef to toothpaste, here are seven examples.

4 of Top 10 World’s Worst Airport Terminals Are in U.S.

Five of the 10 worst terminals in the world are in the U.S., according to a respected travel guide, and the worst is a Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) hub.

Illumina Sparks Mean Gene Rally — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A hostile offer from Roche warms investors' hearts.

Delta, US Airways Soar on Earnings

Delta Air Lines (DAL) and US Airways (LCC) shares jumped in early Tuesday trading on Street-beating reports, while Boeing dropped on a weak forecast.

Life After Chapter 11? Here Are 5 Big Brands That Survived

Hang in there, Kodak. Bankruptcy doesn't have to mean the end. Here are five well-known names that came back from the brink of disaster.

3 Reasons JetBlue Shares Could Lose Altitude

Rising fuel prices and other operating costs, plus new competition, could hurt JetBlue in 2012. But the carrier still has a lot going for it.

How AMR’s 3 Rumored Suitors Stack Up

US Airways, TPG Group and Delta would bring different possibilities. But the pieces are tricky to put together -- and the price has to be right.

Delta Mulling AMR Corp. Bid — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Bankrupt airline holding company AMR Corp. (PINK:AAMRQ) got a jolt of life Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and a…

LightSquared’s 4G Plans Facing Dead Air

Congress, in a defense funding bill, further restricts a 4G wireless network's launch over concerns about interference with flight safety systems.

The Big Cloud on Airlines’ 2012 Horizon: Europe

As if the euro zone mess weren't enough, throw in high fuel prices, and airlines face yet another tough year.

Lemons for Lulu, Barnes & Noble: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Barnes & Noble (BKS), Lululemon Athletica (LULU) take a licking after disappointing earnings reports Thursday.

5 Reasons Tom Horton Can Lead AMR Back From Bankruptcy

The new CEO of American Airlines' parent AMR knows well what must be done -- and how to do it. See what he brings to the table.