American Airlines stock closes higher to start 2026 as oil eases; what investors watch next
American Airlines shares rose 1% to $15.48 on Friday, trading between $15.15 and $15.75 with 41.2 million shares exchanged. Crude oil prices slipped, with Brent at $60.75 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $57.32. OPEC+ meets Sunday, and U.S. labor data next week could shift rate expectations. American’s next earnings report is due Jan. 22.