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Certain Major US Airlines Could Miss Third-Quarter Bottom-Line Views Amid Fuel Headwinds, UBS Says

Certain major US airlines could miss market expectations for their third-quarter earnings amid higher fuel prices and operational disruptions from bad weather, UBS Securities said in a note e-mailed Thursday.The brokerage expects Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines' (AAL) bottom-lines for the September quarter to fall short of Wall Street's views, while Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Alaska Air Group (ALK) are seen delivering beats."We see modest downside to (third-quarter earnings per share) for some players on the back of higher fuel for (the third quarter versus) guidance, as well as irregular operations from uneven weather in July/Aug," UBS analysts Atul Maheswari and Thomas Wadewitz said in a note to clients.US crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel Thursday, a day after global benchmark Brent breached the same threshold amid intensifying tensions between the US and Iran. The renewed flare-up has sparked fears of prolonged supply disruptions.Still, airline demand seems have stayed strong so far in the third quarter despite additional rounds of price hikes last month amid higher fuel prices, UBS said."We think these price increases have been more localized by markets as opposed to the broad-based increases that the industry witnessed in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war," Maheswari and Wadewitz wrote.Higher fuel prices could further dent airlines' fourth-quarter earnings, but a 16% drop in the US Global Jets ETF -- which groups the major US airlines -- since the start of August shows investors have already priced in the impact, according to the note.UBS slashed its 2026 and 2027 bottom-line outlooks for the major airlines it covers, largely to factor in higher fuel prices. The brokerage also lowered its respective price targets on the stocks of United, Delta Air, Alaska Air, Southwest, American and JetBlue Airways (JBLU).While positioning was net short on the sector roughly a month ago, it is now likely closer to net neutral amid a pullback in stocks, according to the note."We have increasingly fielded questions on what could be the potential silver lining from upcoming airlines presentations next week," the analysts wrote. "On that point, it's possible there might be upside to consensus (fourth-quarter revenue per available seat mile/revenue) given strong demand and the recent price increases."UBS named United, Southwest, and Alaska Air as its "top near-term picks."Price: $78.17, Change: $-0.58, Percent Change: -0.74%

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Wire3d ago

UBS Cuts Southwest Airlines Price Target to $49 From $56, Maintains Buy Rating

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $51.90, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $38.26, Change: $-0.43, Percent Change: -1.10%

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Wire11d ago

Southwest Airlines to Debut Airport Lounge Network

Southwest Airlines (LUV) said Wednesday it plans to introduce its first-ever airport lounge network.Southwest is partnering with JPMorgan Chase (JPM) to combine Southwest's hospitality with the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network to create a premium airport experience, the company said.The company said construction has started on the first four Southwest lounges, which are expected to welcome their first guests in late 2027. The lounges will be located at airports in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville.Southwest said it plans to open at least seven additional lounges over the next several years in high-demand business and leisure markets.A new premium Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card will be issued by Chase in 2027, providing access to the new Southwest lounge network, the company added.Price: $38.73, Change: $+1.05, Percent Change: +2.79%

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Equities23d ago

S&P 500 Posts First Weekly Loss Since July Amid US Warning to Iran

The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1.4% this week, its first weekly loss in a month, as US President Donald Trump issued an "economic D-Day" warning to Iran.The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 7,674.37. This is the first time the market benchmark has posted a weekly decline since the five days that ended on July 24. The index has gained 2.5% in August and 12% in 2026.Trump threatened the "most crushing economic operation" on Iran, while also warning of consequences for countries that support or conduct business with Iran. Iran's foreign minister responded by saying the campaign was bound to fail.Also this week, the US Treasury decided to boost repurchases of long-dated government debt to $4 billion per operation from September.Utilities had the largest percentage loss this week, falling 3.6%, followed by a 3.4% drop in industrials and a 3.2% decline in technology. Communication services, financials and consumer staples shed at least 1% each while real estate and consumer discretionary also edged lower.NRG Energy (NRG) and Vistra (VST) were the hardest-hit stocks in the utilities sector, falling 10% and 8%, respectively.Airline stocks United Airline (UAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) were among the top decliners in industrials, sliding 9.7% and 8.8%, respectively.In the technology sector, shares of CrowdStrike (CRWD) fell 12%.The company faces high expectations heading into Q2 results and the annual Fal.Con conference, BofA Securities said in a note to clients. Investors may need a meaningful net new annual recurring revenue beat to justify elevated expectations, the report said. Also, CrowdStrike's global chief technology officer, Elia Zaitsev, stepped down to launch an early-stage venture capital fund focused on cybersecurity.On the upside, health care climbed 4.3%, followed by a 2.5% increase in energy and a 2.3% gain in materials.Moderna was the best performer in health care as well as the overall S&P 500, more than doubling on the week as the company and Merck said a late-stage trial of an experimental skin cancer treatment they are jointly developing yielded positive topline results. Merck's shares rose 12%.Economic data next week will include the July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index and the second estimate of Q2 gross domestic product. Other data will include July consumer spending, new home sales, durable goods and wholesale inventories.

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US Markets27d ago

Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rallies as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and other changes, if any.)Stocks on Wall Street fell Monday and oil prices advanced as a ceasefire between the US and Iran expired, with both sides showing no interest in an extension.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.5% each to close at 7,745.06 and 53,459.78, respectively. The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3% to 26,644.91. Except energy, all sectors were in the red, led by communication services and consumer staples.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.4% at $84.41 a barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 2.4% to $90.64.In June, the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal. However, the truce apparently collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.President Donald Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with Fox News.On Saturday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 11 people dead, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry. Traffic through the strategic waterway slowed as three vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were attacked in transit last week."Prices remained supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran deal," ING Bank said in a report Monday.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 3.2 basis points at 4.73% and the two-year rate rising 1.3 basis points to 4.18%.In company news, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) shares slumped 7.3%, as Seaport Research Partners downgraded its rating on the air carrier's stock. JetBlue's balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport said in a note.Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).S&P 500 companies' annual growth in second-quarter earnings and revenue largely held steady week over week, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.The Federal Reserve is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.In economic news, homebuilder confidence in the US unexpectedly ticked higher this month, though builders continued to deal with rising construction costs amid a renewed surge in gas and diesel prices, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,475.40 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.7% to $66.20 per ounce.

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US Markets27d ago

Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday, Oil Rises Amid Middle East Tensions

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose as a ceasefire between Washington and Iran expired, with no indications of near-term engagement prospects.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.5% at 53,484.5 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 7,756.7. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.3% to 26,647.9. Among sectors, communication services saw the steepest decline, while energy led the gainers.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 1.3% at $83.44 a barrel, while Brent rose 1.4% to $89.77.In June, the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal. However, the truce apparently collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.President Donald Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with Fox News.On Saturday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 11 people dead, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry. Traffic through the strategic waterway slowed as three vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were attacked in transit last week."Prices remained supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran deal," ING Bank said in a report Monday.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate up 2.4 basis points at 4.72% and the two-year rate little changed at 4.17%.In company news, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) shares were down 6.4%, as Seaport Research Partners downgraded its rating on the air carrier's stock. JetBlue's balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport said in a note.Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red intraday.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).The Federal Reserve is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.In economic news, homebuilder confidence in the US unexpectedly ticked higher this month, though builders continued to deal with rising construction costs amid a renewed surge in gas and diesel prices, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,475.40 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.7% to $66.20.

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US Markets27d ago

JetBlue Balance Sheet Risks Could Grow as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Dim, Seaport Says in Downgrade

JetBlue Airways' (JBLU) balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport Research Partners said Monday.The 60-day memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran aimed at ending their conflict expired Monday, with no indications that it would be extended. Control of the Strait of Hormuz has proved to be a key sticking point in recent diplomatic efforts to reach a truce. The narrow waterway is the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows.While jet fuel volatility amid the Hormuz uncertainty affects all airlines, it is particularly more concerning for JetBlue, which is already heavily indebted, according to Seaport senior analyst Daniel McKenzie. The company had total debt of $8.48 billion as of June 30, it reported late last month."To be sure, jet fuel volatility is a challenge for all, but it's a disproportionate risk to (JetBlue) given elevated debt levels that are at risk of moving higher before they move lower," McKenzie said in a note to clients Monday. "If oil spikes from increased hostilities with Iran and (JetBlue) is forced to boost debt to fund losses, its balance sheet could become too indebted and shares could ultimately become worthless."Seaport downgraded its rating on the JetBlue stock to neutral from buy and withdrew its price target, just months after upgrading the stock on the assumption that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen."Greater geopolitical risk implies a lower valuation multiple, hence our view investors will likely get a lower entry point," McKenzie said Monday. "(Fourth-quarter) schedules are now firming up and at the industry level, supply appears modestly higher (versus the third quarter). Hence our concern that revenue upside for (JetBlue) -- and others -- could be limited at a time when it may need to boost ticket prices."JetBlue shares were down 6.2% in afternoon trade. American Airlines Group (AAL) shares were 1.6% lower, while Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red.US President Donald Trump warned of an attack on Oman if it "gets in the way" of efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, news outlets reported Monday."The industry pricing backdrop remains solid, which leads us to conclude (JetBlue) surprises on (2026 second-half) revenue, however, the geopolitical backdrop worsens," McKenzie wrote in the note.Price: $5.32, Change: $-0.33, Percent Change: -5.84%

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US Markets41d ago

Boeing Gets FAA Green Light For Max 7 After Nearly Decade-Long Review

Boeing (BA) has received the US Federal Aviation Administration's clearance for its 737 Max 7, paving the way for the model's launch after nearly a decade of regulatory review.Preparations are underway for the delivery of the first 737 Max-7 jet -- the smallest variant of the planemaker's best-selling category -- to Southwest Airlines (LUV), Boeing said Monday.Last week, Boeing announced the completion of certification flight testing for both the 737-7 and 737-10 models, and that it expected the first deliveries for both variants next year.Shares of Boeing were 7.8% higher in Monday afternoon trade.The testing process began in 2018.Fatal crashes involving the Max 8 in 2018 and 2019, safety issues and the redesign of an engine anti-icing system delayed the certification process, according to a CNBC report."Our team of dedicated engineers and test experts worked through challenges, an extended pandemic, and the transition to new certification processes," Stephanie Pope, chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said in a statement.Separately, the FAA said it issued an amended "type certificate" for the aircraft's compliance with all applicable design and safety requirements, allowing Boeing to begin production of the 737-7 model."The approval reflects years of sustained work to resolve complex technical issues and complete a thorough review of the airplane's design and supporting safety analyses," the FAA said.The FAA said its safety inspectors will continue to monitor Boeing's production process.Price: $233.45, Change: $+17.31, Percent Change: +8.01%

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Wire41d ago

Argus Cuts Price Target on Southwest Airlines to $55 From $60

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $52.45, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $46.70, Change: $+1.73, Percent Change: +3.85%

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Asia Markets67d ago

Update: US Equity Futures Fall Pre-Bell as Middle East Hostilities Restart, President Trump Declares US-Iran Ceasefire 'Over'

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures fell pre-bell Wednesday as President Donald Trump declared that the US ceasefire with Iran was "over" amid escalating hostilities in the region once again, sending oil prices soaring.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.9% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.8% lower.In a post on X, US Central Command said it struck 80 Iranian targets, including air defense systems and radar sites, as a response to Iran's attacks on three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The US also revoked a license that allowed Iran to sell oil around the world.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that they had targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The renewed conflict in the region has caused at least four oil and gas tankers to turn back from their attempt to pass by the waterway, according to a Reuters report citing date from Kpler and LSEG.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 4.5% at $77.45 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 4.3% higher at $73.46 per barrel.Traders await the minutes of the June 16-17 Federal Reserve policy session, the first under new chair Kevin Warsh, scheduled for release at 2pm ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 2.1% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 3% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.5% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 1%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.7% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Walmart (WMT) shares rose nearly 1% after the company lowered prices on essentials and groceries, including beef, fresh produce, beverages and other products as part of a summer rollback measure, following an announcement from Trump that the retailer would lower its prices "by a lot" at his administration's request to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.The increase in oil prices boosted energy stocks in premarket activity. Exxon Mobil (XOM) shares were 1.3% higher, Chevron (CVX) stock was up 1.5%, and ConocoPhillips (COP) shares climbed 1.5%.On the losing side, airline stocks dropped on concerns over fuel costs and demand. Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares fell 2.3%, United Airlines (UAL) stock was down 2.9%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares declined 2.2%.

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Wire74d ago

BofA Securities Adjusts Southwest Airlines Price Target to $45 From $40

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has an average rating of Hold and mean price target of $48.96, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $51.57, Change: $+0.15, Percent Change: +0.29%

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US Markets75d ago

Amazon Web Services Invests $1 Billion in New AI Unit to Embed Engineers With Customers

Amazon.com's (AMZN) cloud-computing unit is investing $1 billion in a new unit focused on helping customers co-develop and deploy agentic artificial intelligence tools in a matter of days.Amazon Web Services said Tuesday the AWS Forward Deployed Engineering, or FDE, unit consists of experienced engineers embedded with customers to help them build and deploy production AI systems with their data, governance, and processes."Unlike traditional consulting that assesses, recommends, and treats each deployment as a standalone project, AWS FDE builds for the long term," Francessca Vasquez, vice president of frontier AI engineering and services at AWS, said in a statement. "Customers leave AWS FDE deployments with both new solutions and new engineering capabilities."AWS FDE is already working with customers, including the National Basketball Association, Southwest Airlines (LUV), Cox Automotive, and the National Football League, the company said.Customers are expected to become self-sufficient when deployment is completed in days, not months, Vasquez said."Along with agentic systems running in their own AWS environment, (customers) gain lasting AI skills, workflows, and patterns they can use to innovate independently," Vasquez said. "Deployments are structured around shared goals and business results, not billable hours."AWS FDE engineers helped the NFL build tools such as NFL Fantasy AI and NFL IQ, which allow fans to interact with NFL data, according to the statement.Price: $237.62, Change: $-2.52, Percent Change: -1.05%

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US Markets82d ago

US Airlines Seen Setting Q3 Profit Guidance Above Consensus, UBS Says

US airlines are expected to issue above-consensus earnings guidance for the third quarter, while second-quarter profit likely met expectations, UBS Securities said Tuesday in a report.Jet fuel prices have fallen about 30% in the past month, and travel demand has stayed firm even as fares rose, the report said. Fuel costs had surged on Middle East supply disruptions, and prices have since eased after the US-Iran agreement to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.With fuel pressure easing from a year earlier and fares higher than in the second quarter, UBS expects revenue growth to accelerate in the third quarter.While there are some unit-cost headwinds for certain carriers, "the positive revenue and fuel dynamics are driving the expected EPS upside" for the third quarter," the report said.UBS projects low-double-digit to mid-teens revenue growth for major US airlines in the second quarter, with broadly in-line earnings.Demand remained solid through the quarter, consistent with company outlooks, and jet fuel generally tracked guidance assumptions, the report said.UBS named American Airlines Group (AAL) and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) as its top picks ahead of second-quarter results. American's profitability is highly sensitive to fuel prices and should benefit from strong industry demand, while United has "meaningful earnings upside" from revenue momentum and lower fuel costs, with room for full-year guidance to move higher, the report said.UBS reiterated its buy ratings on Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Alaska Air Group (ALK).Price: $16.13, Change: $+0.05, Percent Change: +0.31%

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Research104d ago

Research Alert: CFRA Lifts Opinion On Shares Of Southwest Airlines Co To Hold From Sell

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Oil prices have retreated ~15% from May's $108 high. We upgrade LUV to Hold from Sell, raise our price target by $10 to $43, and lift our 2027 EPS estimate to $4.52 from $3.65 while keeping 2026's at $2.79. Our target reflects 9.5x our 2027 EPS (from 9x our 2026 EPS). Although oil remains a key variable, we have grown more optimistic on LUV-specific drivers, including traction on its new pricing model (Q1 unit revenue +11.2% Y/Y), which could boost revenue growth in the high teens alongside higher airfare. A shift away from open seating could improve LUV's ability to capture higher-yielding corporate and premium travel, an area that has benefited peers. Similar to peers, LUV noted Q1 demand trends across geographies and customer segments remain strong, supporting our view that accelerating revenue can offset fuel headwinds. Our Hold rating and high-single-digit multiple reflect that the new model still needs to prove out on profitability and oil volatility remains a risk.

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Commodities116d ago

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Report

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the release of Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial results.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.Earlier Wednesday, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage applications declined in the week ended May 15 due to a seven-week high in mortgage rates.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The minutes of the April 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be released at 2 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.ImmunityBio's (IBRX) stock was up more than 8% premarket after the company said its supplemental biologics license application for Anktiva in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin in patients with bladder cancer with papillary disease has been accepted for review by the US Food and Drug Administration.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.5%.Dorian LPG (LPG) stock was up more than 5% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% lower.CorVel (CRVL) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) retreated 0.2%.Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after Business Standard reported that the company opened a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad through its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India, as the U.S. carrier expands its global technology, engineering, and business operations capabilities.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2%.Nvidia shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity ahead of the release of its quarterly financial results. The company will open its first research center in Singapore, focused on embodied AI and improving AI infrastructure efficiency, according to multiple media reports.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.9%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated 0.01%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose by 0.5%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell. Recruitment notices on the electric vehicle maker's website showed it is hiring people for driver-assistance roles in China.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $107.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.2% at $3.11 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% lower.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.3% to $4,498.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose 1.2% to $76.08 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 2.3%.

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US Markets117d ago

US Consumers' Air Travel Intentions Largely Steady Despite High Fuel Cost, UBS Survey Shows

US consumers' air travel intentions for leisure purposes leveled off in March year over year despite higher fuel costs and geopolitical concerns, UBS Securities said in a note sent Tuesday.The brokerage conducted a survey of 6,877 consumers across the world, including 1,754 in the US, from March to early April.Crude oil prices soared after the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran at the end of February, disrupting shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Plans to undertake leisure travel in the US over the next 12 months slipped to 82.8% from 83.1% a year ago, but remained above March 2024 levels, the survey results showed. Business travel intentions decreased on an annual basis, but rose from two years ago."The key takeaway was that intentions among US consumers to undertake leisure and business travel over the next 12 months remain high," UBS analysts, including Atul Maheswari, wrote in the note. "The survey results show that significantly more US consumers expect to increase spend in the next 12 months than spend less on their trips -- a trend that's consistent with last year's survey."There was an annual moderation in those citing plans to travel more with large US carriers Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL), American Airlines (AAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV), according to UBS. However, the number of consumers willing to travel about the same with each of the four airlines increased.Most consumers consider price as the most important factor when purchasing airline tickets for leisure travel, while about half of the survey respondents look at destination and airline brand, according to UBS."Airline brand was meaningfully more important than (three) years ago as was seat class. This should bode well for the larger airlines with a stronger loyalty/premium offering," Maheswari said, referring to Delta, United, American, and Alaska Air (ALK).Price: $68.35, Change: $-1.89, Percent Change: -2.69%

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Wire139d ago

Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Southwest Airlines to $37 From $42, Maintains Hold Rating

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $46.05, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $38.48, Change: $-0.98, Percent Change: -2.47%

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Research142d ago

HSBC Upgrades Southwest Airlines to Hold From Reduce, Adjusts Price Target to $36.10 From $24.40

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has an average rating of and mean price target of TARGET , according to analysts polled by FactSet.

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Research144d ago

Research Alert: Luv: Strong Rasm Growth Offsets Fuel Headwinds; Q2 Outlook Cautious

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:LUV reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.45 vs. a loss of $0.13 a year ago but below the $0.48 consensus estimate. Total revenue of $7.25B (+12.8%) was below the $7.28B consensus, driven by passenger revenue growth of 13.4% and revenue per available seat mile (RASM) expansion of 11.2%. The company showed cost discipline with lower maintenance expenses (-11.3%) and other operating costs (-1.9%), helping offset fuel headwinds that added $164M in costs. The Q2 EPS guidance midpoint of $0.50 came in below the $0.62 consensus, with management declining to update full-year 2026 EPS guidance from the prior $4.00 target. We think pricing vs. passenger volume bears monitoring as LUV transitions from its 54-year open-seating policy to assigned seating. In our view, cost discipline could help achieve current EPS consensus, but meeting prior guidance may prove difficult. The company maintains balance sheet flexibility with $3.3B in cash, $1.5B credit facility, and $16.5B in unencumbered assets during this transformation.

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Wire144d ago

Southwest Airlines Q1 Swings to Profit, Revenue Rises; Shares Drop After Hours

Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported Q1 adjusted earnings late Wednesday of $0.45 per diluted share, swinging from the loss of $0.13 a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings of $0.47.Revenue in the three months ended March 31 rose to $7.25 billion from $6.43 billion a year earlier, the company said in a statement.Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $7.27 billion.The company expects Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.35 to $0.65. Analysts project $0.53."Given the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, updating the company's full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00 would not be productive at this time," according to the statement.Southwest Airlines shares fell 4.9% in after-hours trading.

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