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NYSE:LUV News 16 December 2025 - 30 January 2026

Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines shares fell 1.1% to $47.99 Friday afternoon, pulling back after Thursday’s 18.7% surge on a profit outlook upgrade and new fee-based strategy. BMO Capital raised its rating to “outperform” and lifted the price target to $57.50. The airline now expects adjusted EPS of at least $4.00 for 2026. Investors remain cautious as Southwest shifts away from its traditional no-fee model.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines shares jumped 18.7% Thursday to $48.50 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $4.00 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The airline also forecast first-quarter unit revenue to rise at least 9.5% year over year. Southwest’s rally followed the rollout of assigned seating and new fee options. Investors await the company’s April quarterly report.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines shares jumped nearly 15% to $46.95 midday Thursday after the company projected at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 and announced new bag fees and seat upgrades. Executives reported strong early customer feedback but said more booking data is needed before finalizing forecasts. Franklin Resources disclosed a 7.8% stake as of Dec. 31. Wall Street had expected $3.19 per share in 2026, according to LSEG.
29 January 2026
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American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up

American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up

American Airlines shares fell 2.2% to $15.37 Friday, while JetBlue surged 8.2%. At Chicago O’Hare, American added 100 peak-day flights and bought two gates from Spirit for $30 million, intensifying its rivalry with United. The FAA warned airlines of military activity and GPS interference over parts of Latin America. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slips again: what to watch for AAL before the Jan. 27 earnings call

American Airlines stock slips again: what to watch for AAL before the Jan. 27 earnings call

New York, January 14, 2026, 21:16 EST — Market closed Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL.O) fell 1.4%, ending Wednesday at $15.14 on volume of roughly 65.2 million. The stock fluctuated between $14.94 and $15.41 throughout the day, according to market data. The next two weeks are crucial as investors wrestle with distinguishing true drivers of airline profits from mere noise. Earnings reports are rolling in quickly, while the loyalty business continues to draw focus back to credit cards. American Airlines announced Tuesday it will webcast a live audio feed of its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call on Jan.
15 January 2026
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Wall Street’s buyback boom: GM, Southwest and Tapestry headline 2026’s share-repurchase trade

Wall Street’s buyback boom: GM, Southwest and Tapestry headline 2026’s share-repurchase trade

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 15:24 EST General Motors, Southwest Airlines and Tapestry ended 2025 with last-12-month buyback yields above 10% after repurchasing stock worth $8.2 billion, $2.75 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, MarketBeat wrote on Monday. GM shares rose nearly 53% in 2025, while Southwest gained 23% and Tapestry climbed 96%, the report said. MarketBeat The renewed focus on buybacks comes as investors look for durable supports for equity returns at the start of a new year. Repurchases reduce the number of shares outstanding, which can lift earnings per share even when a company’s overall profit growth slows. That
5 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

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 18:32 ET — Market closed 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 The disruption matters now because airlines can lose revenue when flights are canceled and also incur extra costs to rebook
4 January 2026
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Cancelled flights spike across Aruba after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Delta, United, JetBlue hit

Cancelled flights spike across Aruba after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Delta, United, JetBlue hit

ORANJESTAD, Aruba, Jan 3, 2026, 09:18 ET Aruba Airport said all flights operated by Avianca, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, LATAM, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet were canceled on Saturday as the region reacted to U.S. strikes in Venezuela. The airport also listed additional cancellations including Air Century 620, Frontier 320, KLM 765 and Winair 805. The cancellations matter now because Aruba and nearby islands sit on busy air corridors linking North America, South America and Europe. When governments issue fresh safety restrictions, airlines often respond immediately to avoid contested airspace and protect crews and passengers. Saturday is also a
3 January 2026
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American Airlines stock in focus as winter storms snarl travel and oil ticks higher

American Airlines stock in focus as winter storms snarl travel and oil ticks higher

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 02:43 ET — Market closed. American Airlines Group Inc shares ended lower on Friday, and the stock will be watched when U.S. trading resumes later Monday as new winter storms disrupt travel and oil prices climb. StockAnalysis+2Business Insider+2 The setup matters because airlines can take a double hit when weather turns: cancellations and rebookings raise costs, and jet fuel tends to move with crude oil. Business Insider+1 Travel disruptions are landing during the busy stretch between Christmas and New Year’s, when planes are typically fuller and schedule knock-on effects can spread quickly through airline networks.
29 December 2025
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Breeze Airways’ New “Breezy Rewards” Loyalty Program Launches January 1, 2026 — Elite Tiers, Free Wi‑Fi, Buddy Discounts, and Why Delta & Southwest Are Paying Attention

Breeze Airways’ New “Breezy Rewards” Loyalty Program Launches January 1, 2026 — Elite Tiers, Free Wi‑Fi, Buddy Discounts, and Why Delta & Southwest Are Paying Attention

Breeze Airways is about to take a big step into territory long dominated by the major U.S. airlines: elite status. Starting January 1, 2026, Breeze will roll out a redesigned version of Breezy Rewards featuring four elite tiers—a first for the carrier—along with benefits that look familiar to frequent flyers (priority boarding, bonus points, upgrades) but packaged in a simpler, spend-based structure aimed at travelers who want perks without complex qualification rules. The Sun+3Runway Girl+3FlyBreeze+3 The timing is notable. Across the airline industry, loyalty programs have become far more than “free flights after X trips.” They’re now central to strategy—especially
28 December 2025
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BWI Airport’s Terminal A/B Connector Opens Jan. 9, 2026: New Gates, Faster Bags and What It Means for Southwest Travelers

BWI Airport’s Terminal A/B Connector Opens Jan. 9, 2026: New Gates, Faster Bags and What It Means for Southwest Travelers

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is about to feel very different for millions of travelers—especially those flying Southwest Airlines. On January 9, 2026, BWI plans to officially open its long-anticipated Terminal A/B Connector, a project widely described as the airport’s largest modern capital investment and a centerpiece of a broader effort to modernize how passengers move, wait, eat, and retrieve luggage. WTOP News+1 The upgrade is more than a new hallway. Officials and project partners describe a sweeping set of improvements: five relocated/modernized gates, expanded holdrooms, new concessions, upgraded restrooms, and—perhaps the biggest day-to-day change for arriving passengers—a new
26 December 2025
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Southwest Airlines Stock (NYSE: LUV) Surges on Barclays Upgrade: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 16, 2025)

Southwest Airlines Stock (NYSE: LUV) Surges on Barclays Upgrade: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks (Dec. 16, 2025)

Southwest Airlines Co. stock is in the spotlight on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, as shares push higher again—extending a sharp early-December rally that has re-rated the airline in the eyes of momentum traders and (increasingly) Wall Street analysts. In late morning trading, LUV was up roughly 2%–3% and hovering around the low-$40s. StockAnalysis+1 The immediate catalyst: Barclays upgraded Southwest to Overweight from Equalweight and lifted its price target to $56 from $34, a dramatic move that helped keep the stock bid even as broader markets softened. Investing.com+2Barchart.com+2 But the bigger story for investors isn’t just a one-day analyst call. It’s
16 December 2025
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NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

7 February 2026
SSE shares closed Friday at 2,510p, up 1.2%, with about 6.6 million shares traded. The company’s transmission arm secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem innovation funding for four projects. Investors adjusted UK rate-cut bets after a split Bank of England decision. SSE maintained 2025/26 earnings guidance and reported a 7% rise in renewables output.
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