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United CEO Scott Kirby batted down speculation that his airline would buy JetBlue. United has a partnership with JetBlue that gives it access to slots at New York’s JFK International Airport, but Kirby said it was “mathematically impossible” for United to boost JetBlue’s margins enough for a merger to be worthwhile. “The last thing I’m going to do is buy a route network that loses money,” Kirby said Wednesday at an investor conference.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is accelerating cabin upgrades and expects Starlink internet across its ‘whole fleet’ by next year.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Oil is down 8% over the last week as reports circulated that Washington and Tehran were edging closer to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That drop helped push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closing highs on Tuesday, underscoring the inverse relationship between crude prices and risk assets that has defined markets since the conflict began.

Oil prices retreated below $90 a barrel Wednesday morning as markets seemed to conclude that a near-term opening of the Strait of Hormuz is very likely. Despite a flare-up in tensions over the prior 24 hours as the U.S. targeted small Iranian boats and missile sites, Iranian television helped place the focus on a peace deal, broadcasting terms of a 14-point framework. While the S&P 500 only managed a slight gain on Wednesday morning, airlines and cruise line stocks jumped, led by United Airlines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival and Delta Air Lines.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The tech rally looked to be losing some momentum Wednesday ahead of with earnings from artificial-intelligence hardware supplier Marvell Technology after the closing bell. Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to decline after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said the possibility of a return to war with the U.S. was “low.” Optimism around the U.S. and Iran reaching a peace agreement, despite ongoing hostilities, appeared to be growing.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.36%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.56% this morning as optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosted sentiment.

Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday and oil prices fell after the U.S. stock market rose to more records. It topped 66,000 for the first time in intraday trading. Computer chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron's shares jumped 5.9% and testing equipment maker Advantest gained 5.7%.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after WTI crude crashed 4.7% to $92.94 on Iran-US peace deal progress, providing direct relief to airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and online travel agents.

On May 26, 2026, Micron’s AI-fueled leap helped propel chips and tech higher even as old-line blue chips lost ground.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) stock has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with shares closing at US$99.96. Investors are weighing this price in relation to the company’s current fundamentals and recent return pattern. See our latest analysis for United Airlines Holdings. That recent move to US$99.96 comes after a 12.16% 7 day share price return and a 7.48% 30 day share price return, even though the share price is down 11.44% over 90 days. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Surging prices are prompting budget-conscious travelers to second-guess vacation plans while airlines dangle new perks for luxury customers.

Two billionaire investors are making opposite airline bets. While Berkshire is buying Delta, let’s take a closer look at why Appaloosa dumped American and United Airlines stocks.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) is one of the best airline stocks to buy according to Reddit. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) announced on May 14 the expansion of its service offerings to Japan, with new flights to Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita this winter. The airline stated that it will launch the first nonstop service from […]

Today, May 22, 2026, investors weigh lower oil prices and continued demand for air travel against geopolitical volatility.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after easing pressure in the bond market and a pullback in oil prices boosted investor sentiment for consumer-facing companies.

United Airlines (UAL) closed the most recent trading day at $99.34, moving +1.35% from the previous trading session.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Airline Shares Rally on Strong Booking Trends and Cheaper Oil

United Airlines stock soars on upbeat summer travel forecast. Here’s what could drive UAL shares higher through the remainder of 2026.

United (UAL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...