Southwest Airlines (LUV)

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) reports second-quarter financial results after the closing bell on Wednesday.

State Street's defense-targeted fund delivered $2,190 on a $1,000 five-year investment versus $1,415 for the airline-heavy competitor.

They've not been all that magnificent of late, but the sellers behind a few of their recent setbacks seem to have overshot their target.

Defense stocks offer steadier returns with lower volatility, while airline operators deliver higher dividend yields but face greater downside risk.

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Two Southwest 737 MAX incidents renew scrutiny of Boeing stock even as production stabilizes, with rising jet fuel costs adding further pressure on Boeing and Southwest Airlines shares.

JetBlue’s upgraded outlook gives the rally a clearer catalyst, but investors still need evidence that the turnaround can hold beyond stronger unit revenue.

Pinterest, Southwest Airlines, and United Therapeutics each executed significant share repurchases in Q1 2026, reducing their outstanding share counts by 16%, 5%, and 3.2%, respectively.

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

For years, travelers searched for Southwest Airlines Business Class, wondering whether the airline offered a premium cabin similar to other major U.S. carr

The airline is modernizing its internet service to entice higher-paying customers.

There's increasing evidence to suggest airlines are working through a difficult cost environment.

Famed Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett didn't have a lot of luck with the airline industry.

A six-year exile from the airline sector just ended with one of the conglomerate's biggest new positions in years.

Geopolitics has hammered travel stocks, but these airlines could still reach higher altitudes.

Amazon's success is Nvidia's, too.

Investors weighed Spirit’s potential exit and a fresh turnaround plan against ongoing fuel price pressure today, May 1, 2026.

As Southwest Airlines has outperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Intel has such high demand from the AI market that it’s selling chips it once thought were worthless.