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RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) stock was little changed Thursday as fresh Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace developments competed with a price-forecast cut from Bernstein for investor attention.Pratt & Whitney Marks GTF Advantage MilestoneRTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney delivered the first aircraft powered by its new GTF Advantage engine to United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL), marking the engine standard’s commercial debut.United received an Airbus A321XLR equipped with GTF Advantage engin

Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX (NYSE:RTX), has delivered the first aircraft powered by its GTF Advantage engine to United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL), introducing the new engine variant into commercial service. The aircraft is an Airbus A321XLR and represents the first delivery to an airline using the GTF Advantage configuration, according to Pratt & Whitney.

In the closing of the recent trading day, United Airlines (UAL) stood at $110.66, denoting a -3.95% move from the preceding trading day.

Analyst calls don’t often come with an admission that a thesis has run its course, but that’s exactly what Rothschild & Co Redburn did on Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) on September 18. The firm raised Southwest to Neutral from Sell and lifted its price target to $40 from $35, ending a bearish position that had […]

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) is finally seeing stronger fares translate into a better revenue outlook, but Wall Street is questioning how much of that improvement will survive higher fuel costs and operational disruptions. The airline raised its third-quarter RASM outlook sharply, yet analysts responded by cutting price targets, putting the focus squarely on whether JetBlue […]

A senior Iranian official told a Japanese news agency that Tehran could reopen one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints within seven days, and the stocks that stand to gain the most are not the ones the market moved on Friday.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.09% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.52%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.05%, and December E-mini...

United, American lead airline rally, cruise stocks surge as oil prices fall on positive Middle East developments. Airlines, cruises feel for bottom.

Consumer discretionary businesses are levered to the highs and lows of economic cycles. Over the past six months, it seems like demand may be facing some headwinds as the industry’s 1.8% return has lagged the S&P 500 by 14.5 percentage points.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.93% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.97%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +1.00%, and December E-mini...

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), United (UAL) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

United Airlines has underperformed the Global Jets industry over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

As the war in Iran continues to drive volatility in global oil markets, the aviation sector is also feeling the heat from higher fuel costs. Now, United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. signal that capacity cuts could...

Investing.com -- Redburn has reiterated a positive stance on U.S. airlines, keeping Buy ratings on Delta and United and upgrading Southwest to Neutral on Friday, citing a strong sector backdrop.

UAL partners with DISH to stream live football via Starlink-enabled seatback screens, expanding inflight entertainment across 200+ aircraft.

According to TheFly, Rothschild sees a stronger airline revenue backdrop into next year, while the FAA’s planned AI rollout targets the operational disruptions that continue to weigh on carriers.

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) just connected rising fuel costs, fare increases and a new in-flight entertainment push, including live football via a DISH Network and Starlink partnership, into a broader strategy focused on profitability. Recent trading reflects that mix of cost pressure and product upgrades. United Airlines Holdings has a 30 day share price return that fell 9.33% and a 90 day share price return down 9.03%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 146.37% and 5 year...

United Airlines Holdings (NasdaqGS:UAL) is adding DISH Network live sports feeds to Starlink-equipped seatback screens on domestic routes. The carriers report that Starlink hardware is being installed rapidly across United aircraft, expanding ready-to-stream live TV capacity. MileagePlus members are set to receive free access to select live sports content during eligible domestic flights under the partnership. The DISH live sports rollout over Starlink seatback screens only tells part of the...

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said demand has remained resilient, allowing the carrier and the broader airline industry to raise fares to offset higher fuel costs while continuing to invest in a more differentiated customer experience. Speaking at an investor co

Airlines are cutting money-losing flights to protect pricing power as fuel prices march higher, executives said Wednesday. United Airlines Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said United would drop some flights in December and could cut flights into next year if fuel prices stay high. The rise in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war has undermined airline profits.

UBS Picks 10 Industrial Winners as Capital Spending Moves Beyond AI

Fuel costs are quickly separating winners from losers

Soaring jet fuel prices, driven by geopolitical conflicts, are forcing major U.S. carriers to consider reducing flight schedules to protect profits.

Delta and United posted strong Q2 2026 earnings and raised guidance despite rising fuel costs, yet both stocks trade well below their consensus analyst price targets on low P/E ratios.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

In the closing of the recent trading day, United Airlines (UAL) stood at $106.87, denoting a -1.92% move from the preceding trading day.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.69%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.56%, and September E-mini...

UBS upgraded Allegiant Travel to Buy with a $107 target after shares fell 28%, citing strong asset backing, Sun Country synergies, and contracted cargo revenue.