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The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest member of the MAX family. This is the first new aircraft certification for Boeing since the MAX crashes and follows a lengthy regulatory review. The approval clears a path for deliveries to Southwest Airlines, a key customer for the MAX 7. For investors watching Boeing, ticker NYSE:BA, the 737 MAX 7 certification marks a significant regulatory milestone. It arrives after an extended period of scrutiny around the company’s safety...

(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. received sign off for the 737 Max 7 from the Federal Aviation Administration, ending a drawn-out certification process that was upended by two fatal crashes and quality lapses at the US planemaker. Most Read from BloombergTrump Says US to Hold Off Iran Attack If Deal AgreedAlibaba Adds to China AI Breakthroughs With New Qwen Model Stocks, Bonds Rise as US-Iran Hopes Spur Oil Drop: Markets WrapBeer Dynasty Families Sell €731 Million Stake in AB InBevIran Says Hormuz Talk

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

JetBlue just handed investors a reason to rethink the entire airline sector, but the same earnings report that sent shares soaring also revealed a widening loss that bulls are choosing to ignore.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.56%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.65%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Elliott Management's latest 13F filing exposes five positions spanning gold streamers to AI infrastructure, but not all of them still make sense to buy. One has already tripled expectations while another has aged past the thesis entirely.

LUV's Q2 earnings surge as record revenues, higher fares and commercial gains outweigh an $889 million fuel-cost increase.

Southwest (LUV) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Southwest (LUV) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +80.77% and -1.68%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Controladora Vuela (VLRS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.78% and +1.10%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

In early July 2026, Air Premia announced an interline partnership with Southwest Airlines and Klarna Group plc revealed a long-term payment collaboration with Southwest, enabling Korean travelers to access over 120 Southwest destinations and U.S. customers to use flexible payment options such as installments and financing when booking flights. Together, these agreements extend Southwest’s reach into East Asia while broadening its payment ecosystem, potentially deepening customer engagement...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has been in focus after Air Premia introduced an interline partnership that links Korean travelers to more than 120 Southwest destinations, which highlights fresh demand and network reach for the carrier’s stock. See our latest analysis for Southwest Airlines. The interline deal with Air Premia and the new Klarna payment options arrive while Southwest Airlines trades at US$48.08, with a 30 day share price return of 3.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

MarketBeat recaps the week's top stories, covering SK Hynix's debut, AI stock rotation, earnings from D.R. Horton, and analysis of Palantir, Microsoft, Meta, Broadcom, Rivian, ASML, and Circle.

Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL), and other airline stocks are set for a "happy ending"

We assess the investment worthiness of ALGT stock post its updated second-quarter 2026 guidance.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Southwest Airlines has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Stocks Soar on U.S.-Iran Breakthrough and Oil Price Drop

Airline and cruise company shares posted strong gains on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the two nations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Investors welcomed the development, viewing it as a potential catalyst for lower energy costs and improved profitability across the travel industry.

Airline stocks have often been the biggest movers—one way or the other—following the big moments in the Iran war. But that’s not quite the case on Monday.

Falling oil prices and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz improved profit expectations for carriers.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday rose +0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.65%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26 ) rose...

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is one of the 8 Most Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now. On June 1, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) to $60 from $55 previously and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. On May 28, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) announced […]

Airline stocks have outperformed despite high fuel prices and geopolitical risks, and two of them can continue to prosper in 2026.

Airlines’ customer-of-size policies could face challenges as airlines trim their schedules and reduce flights to cope with the rising costs of jet fuel amid the war in Iran.

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.

TRAVEL NEWSLETTER Happy Friday! We’ve got gobs of travel news to digest this week, so let’s dive in. Struggling Spirit Airlines looks like it might get a lifeline from the federal government, though no deal has been finalized.

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...