US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Surge as Oil Tumbles on Iran Reprieve

Stocks in the U.S. surged Monday—the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over 1,000 points, while both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained close to 2%. Oil tumbled after President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay on planned strikes targeting Iranian power plants, mentioning ongoing discussions with Tehran. Brent crude slid roughly 8%, U.S. crude lost around 7.3%, as traders pulled back from pricing in a major supply shock.

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Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Saturday’s U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran snapped weeks of uneasy diplomacy, pulling markets back into the conflict investors had been warily watching. With exchanges closed for now, travel and transport stocks—often hit hard by jet fuel costs and unexpected delays—look poised for a rocky Monday open.
28 February 2026
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JetBlue and United’s “Blue Sky” goes live as cross-booking opens on both airlines’ sites

JetBlue and United’s “Blue Sky” goes live as cross-booking opens on both airlines’ sites

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines kicked off a new phase in their Blue Sky tie-up on Tuesday, opening up cross-booking for eligible flights—customers can now purchase trips operated by either airline straight from JetBlue.com, United.com, or the two companies’ mobile apps. According to both, payment options include cash as well as loyalty points and miles, shifting the partnership beyond simply shared perks and into everyday ticketing.
10 February 2026
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United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines forecast stronger profits for the current quarter and for 2026 on Tuesday, saying demand for its pricier seats from corporate and high-income travelers remains solid. The carrier guided for adjusted earnings per share — which strip out special items — of $1 to $1.50 for the first quarter and $12 to $14 for the full year, after fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.10 on revenue of $15.4 billion.
20 January 2026
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American Airlines stock: What investors are watching after FAA Caribbean airspace shutdown

American Airlines stock: What investors are watching after FAA Caribbean airspace shutdown

American Airlines Group Inc. stock heads into the next U.S. trading session in focus after the Federal Aviation Administration shut parts of Caribbean airspace to U.S. carriers, forcing widespread flight cancellations on Saturday. The closure followed a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that President Donald Trump said resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro; airline analyst Robert Mann said, “They have a day’s worth of passengers basically.” Reuters
4 January 2026
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