Susan J. Aluise

Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer

Susan J. Aluise is president and executive editor of National News Syndicate, a Washington, D.C.-based news organization focused on global business, national security, information technology, transportation and financial services. Prior to forming the company in January 1996, she spent a decade at Potomac, Md.-based Phillips Business Information — the last six years as editorial director. She has launched 31 subscription-based news publications and websites in the Aviation, Financial Services, Defense, Information Technology and Telecom industries, including Aviation Today, World Airport Week, Credit Risk Management Report and Electronic Commerce Insider. In a journalism career spanning more than 30 years, Susan has covered six U.S. presidents and 15 Congresses for a variety of U.S. and global news organizations. She also has covered several international political and economic summits and was honored by a national journalism foundation for excellence in news and analysis following the 9/11 terror attacks.

Recent Articles

Comparison Shopping 3 Supermarket Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 27, 2012

Kroger, SuperValu or Whole Foods: Which belongs in your cart? One is fresh, one is stale and one is worth buying when it goes on sale.

Soft Drink Stocks: 2 Have Fizz; 2 Taste Flat

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 26, 2012

When it comes to value, bigger isn't always better. At least not now. Two smaller names that focus on the domestic market look like the right choice.

3 High-Flying ETFs That Still Look Good

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 25, 2012

These three are among the best-performing funds so far this year and, comparatively speaking, look to hold their own at least in the short term.

Wal-Mart Scandal Sign of a Mid-Life Crisis?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 20, 2012

Wal-Mart may need an extreme leadership makeover to satisfy angry shareholders in the wake of a bribery scandal originating in Mexico.

4 Ways to Play a Rebound in Copper

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 19, 2012

A bounce in homebuilding and the growing likelihood of new stimulus spending in China may be just what Dr. Copper ordered. Here's how to profit.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in May

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 18, 2012

Here are May 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints:

Grading 6 Defense Contractors After the Farnborough Air Show

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 17, 2012

Looming defense cuts mean investors have to chose carefully. Here's how the sector's top players stack up now that the results of this year's air show are in.

This Year’s Air Show Winner: Boeing, But …

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 13, 2012

... Airbus’ coming Alabama plant could redefine the battle. Plus, the 2012 show earned no victory laps.

AMR’s ‘Merger Review’: Playing Hard to Get

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 12, 2012

CEO Tom Horton is at least trying to look standoffish to US Airways, which is still the most likely suitor to win this company's hand in marriage.

How Healthy Is WellPoint’s Amerigroup Deal?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 11, 2012

The move, which is likely to be followed, is a big bet that states will allow for Medicaid expansion. If that happens, WellPoint will be well off. But if not ...