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Un accidente aéreo entre un avión de American Airlines y un helicóptero Black Hawk cerca del aeropuerto de Washington deja 64 muertos.

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An American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) plane and an Army helicopter&#8217;s mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has authorities looking for answers as President Donald Trump lashes out at DEI policies as<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43354408/trump-comments-on-american-airlines-crash-heres-what-we-know-what-he-suggests-is-to-blame"> an early scapegoat.</a>
What Happened: The Wednesday night crash led to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">death of 67 people </a>aboard the two aircraft after which the search and rescue mission quickly turned into a recovery mission.
A total of 41 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage along with black boxes from the plane. Officials continue to look for the black box aboard the Army helicopter, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/dc-plane-crash-live-updates-rcna190079">reported</a> NBC News.
American Airlines announced Friday that flight number 5342 will be retired and renamed as flight number 5677. Changing flight numbers after accidents is a common practice for the industry.
The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is operating as normal on Friday after facing closures following the accident.
Wednesday's plane crash is the deadliest aviation incident in the United States in 23 years.
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What Could Investigation Find?: The investigation, which is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board, is in the early stages and preliminary findings from the black boxes could take around 30 days to be made public.
Early reports in the investigation from the Federal Aviation Administration point to one air traffic controller being left to do the jobs of two people, the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/business/dc-plane-helicopter-crash-cause.html">reported</a>.
The airport often has one air traffic controller handling air traffic and one handling helicopters. On some nights after 9:30 p.m. when traffic is lower, one person handles both duties. The report said on Wednesday one traffic controller was allowed to leave before 9:30 leaving one person in charge of both duties earlier than normal.
The FAA investigation said this was "not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic."
Audio recordings hear the traffic controller asking the helicopter to stay away from the flight path of the plane.
The helicopter also allegedly flew outside its approved flight plan and the airplane was told to land at a different runway than originally planned, adding additional complications to landing at the airport.
Another item factoring into the investigation is a shortage of air traffic controllers at the airport with some employees working six days a week and 10 hours a day, which may lead to fatigue and impact the ability to do their jobs.
An FAA spokesperson said the airport had 25 certified air traffic controllers out of a goal of 28. Reports show there were 19 controllers back in September 2023 with the union asking for 30.
The plane crash and investigation follows changes made at several key government agencies in recent days. On Jan. 21, Trump fired the heads of the Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration and eliminated the Aviation Security Advisory Committee.
Former Federal Aviation Administration leader Michael Whitaker resigned from his position on Jan. 20, a move that came months after Trump-ally Elon Musk demanded he quit his position.
Helicopter traffic around the airport has been an ongoing concern flagged by pilots before and could factor into the investigation and lead to changes.
On Tuesday, another flight set to land at Reagan Washington National Airport had to go around due to helicopter traffic, NBC News reported. &nbsp;
A <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/records-show-pilots-complained-for-20-years-about-near-misses-at-dc-airport/3661183/">review </a>of complaints by NBC 5 found at least 16 complaints since 2006 of pilots having close calls with helicopters or other airplanes when trying to land at the airport.
Included in the complaints is one from April 2024 where a pilot said he did not see a helicopter 300 feet below his aircraft and received no warning from air traffic control.
Trump's Blame Game: Trump has suggested in the days following the accident that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies "could have been" a cause of the plane crash.  
When asked about coming to the conclusion that DEI was to blame and providing evidence, Trump snapped back at a reporter.
"Because I have common sense. OK? And unfortunately, a lot of people don't. We want brilliant people doing this," Trump said. &nbsp;
Also supporting Trump's public blaming DEI for the deadly accident was billionaire Elon Musk, who owns the X social media platform.
Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1885089037112791069">shared </a>multiple posts from people suggesting DEI factored into the equation or could be a reason why the aircrafts collided. Musk also shared a New York Post article about the FAA pushing for diversity in hiring.
"Under the Biden administration, the FAA and other government agencies had absolutely insane hiring practices that endangered the public. President @realDonaldTrump and his team are working rapidly to restore competent personnel to all positions involving your safety," Musk tweeted.
Reporters asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about Trump's remarks during a press briefing Friday.
"Given DEI hires, it's not safe to fly commercially, is it?" Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/1885391686924157358">asked</a>.
Leavitt said it is still safe, a comment that could contradict what Trump said the day before.
Doocy also <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/1885392023462490597">asked </a>if the air traffic controller in the DCA tower Wednesday was hired or not fired previously because of their race.
"That investigation is ongoing," Leavitt answered. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/author/phil-helsel-ncpn115631"></a><a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/benjamin-katz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
AAL Price Action: American Airlines stock is up 1% to $17.04 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $9.07 to $19.10. The stock dropped Thursday and is now trading nearly flat in 2024 with shares up 20% over the last year.

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Trump, Musk Blame DEI For Plane Crash: Authorities Look At Staffing, Congestion For Answers, Search Continues After 41 Bodies Found

Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, criticized President Donald Trump&#8217;s handling of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/43328465/no-survivors-yet-to-plane-crash-near-reagan-national-airport-american-airlines-ceo-heads-to-washington">recent fatal crash</a> of an American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NASDAQ">AA</a>) plane, highlighting the safety record during his tenure.
What Happened: On Thursday, Buttigieg took to X to express his disapproval of Trump&#8217;s response to the tragic midair collision that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">resulted in 64 fatalities</a>. 
He emphasized the safety measures implemented during his time in office, including the growth of Air Traffic Control and the reduction of close calls. 
&#8220;Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch,&#8221; Buttigieg said.
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&mdash; Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1885013865676562491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Buttigieg also pointed out that one of Trump&#8217;s first acts as President was to fire and suspend key personnel who helped ensure aviation safety. He called on the President to demonstrate leadership and outline measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.
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Why It Matters: The midair collision, involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, is the deadliest air disaster on U.S. soil since 2001. 
The crash occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leading to the suspension of all takeoffs and landings for the rest of the evening. This incident happened just nine days after President Trump&#8217;s inauguration, during which he <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43354408/trump-comments-on-american-airlines-crash-heres-what-we-know-what-he-suggests-is-to-blame">fired the heads</a> of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard.
Trump suggested that diversity, equity and inclusion policies could have been a factor in the fatal crash, but did not provide any evidence. When pressed on his claims, the president said he had &#8220;common sense.&#8221;
Price Action: American Airlines stock closed nearly 2.5% lower at $16.90 on Thursday and gained 0.3% in the after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">data from Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Trump's Comments On American Airlines Crash 'Despicable,' Says Pete Buttigieg: President Should Be 'Leading, Not Lying'

Various airline-related staffing and regulatory changes were made on the heels of President Donald Trump&#8216;s inauguration, just nine days before a tragic midair collision resulted in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">the deaths of 64 people</a>. 
What Happened: On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Trump fired the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard.
The new administration also eliminated the Aviation Security Advisory Committee — a group tasked with examining safety issues at airlines and airports. A memo reiterated Trump&#8217;s "commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that [Department of Homeland Security] activities prioritize our national security," the Associated Press <a href="https://apnews.com/article/coast-guard-homeland-security-priorities-committees-trump-tsa-d3e4398c8871ada8d0590859442e092c">reported</a>.
Eight days later, a regional jet from American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.
&#8220;We&#8217;re all searching for answers,&#8221; Trump said during a press briefing Thursday, and almost immediately suggested that DEI, — an acronym for diversity, equity and inclusion — &#8220;could have been&#8221; a factor in the crash.
He provided no evidence.
When a journalist asked if he was prematurely linking the incident to DEI, Trump defended his claim. 
"I have common sense, OK?" Trump said.
What&#8217;s The Aviation Security Advisory Committee? Before Trump returned to office, the Aviation Security Advisory Committee worked in conjunction with the Transportation Security Administration. It included representatives from major airlines and major unions, as well as members associated with victims of a PanAm bombing over Scotland in 1988 — an <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/pan-am-103-bombing">incident</a> that originally inspired the group&#8217;s formation.
"I naively thought, ‘oh they're not going to do anything in the new administration, to put security at risk — aviation security at risk.' But I'm not so sure," Stephanie Bernstein, whose husband was killed in the bombing and served on the committee, told the Associated Press.
It&#8217;s worth noting that investigators have so far not published any evidence to suggest that staff changes or cuts made by Trump administration, including firings, contributed to the crash.
A Leaderless FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration's former leader, Michael Whitaker, stepped down on Jan. 20. His resignation came months after Elon Musk — Trump&#8217;s largest donor and a major proponent of spending cuts — demanded that he quit, <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-michael-whitaker-quit-on-jan-20-after-elon-musk-told-him-to-resign/">The Daily Beast</a> reported.
Whitaker ran the FAA for about a year. During his tenure, Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation to boost air traffic controller staffing and increase funding to prevent runway incidents. The $105 billion bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years and <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ynouo">includes new safety measures</a>.
Wednesday&#8217;s crash is the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
&#8220;At this point, we don&#8217;t believe there are any survivors,&#8221; Washington&#8217;s Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said Thursday morning. Officials recovered 28 bodies from the scene in the Potomac River. 
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom also<a href="https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2025/Information-regarding-American-Eagle-Flight-5342/default.aspx"> issued</a> a prepared statement: &#8220;Our focus right now is doing everything we can to support all of those involved. This is devastating. We are all hurting incredibly.&#8221;
What&#8217;s Next: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, a former <a href="https://thechallenge.fandom.com/wiki/Sean_Duffy">reality television</a> star, emphasized the administration's commitment to investigating the incident. 
"I don't want to go into too much detail about the information we have from the FAA, but obviously it is not standard to have aircraft collide. I want to be clear on that,&#8221; Duffy said at a Thursday press conference.
Duffy was quickly taken to task for his comments on social media.
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&mdash; Matthew Sitman (@MatthewSitman) <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewSitman/status/1884995690591289719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42053292/trump-picks-sean-duffy-as-next-transportation-secretary-says-he-will-usher-in-the-golden-age-of-travel">picked Duffy for the post</a> just days after winning the election in November. Duffy told senators on Jan. 15 that, with Trump, &#8220;we will usher in a golden age of travel."
On Jan. 20, Trump ordered a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees. In a Thursday post on X, formerly Twitter, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg <a href="https://x.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1885013865676562491">criticized </a>Trump's approach to aviation safety, saying, "One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe." 
The order, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/hiring-freeze/">according </a>to the White House website, does not include "military personnel of the armed forces or to positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety."
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Trump Comments On American Airlines Crash: Here's What We Know, What He Suggests Is To Blame

NTSB Chair Says Have Not Found Flight Data Recorder Yet; NTSB Member Inman Says We Have Not Recovered Any Of The Black Boxes Yet; We Will Probably Have More Than One Black Box; Helicopter Equipped With Some Form Of Recording Device' Information From Faa Is Still Being Reviewed; We Have Not Reviewed Any Specific Reports About Controllers

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NTSB Chair Says We Will Leave No Stone Unturned In Investigation Into Washington Plane Crash; I Briefed The President; NTSB Member Inman Says Our Intention Is To Have Preliminary Report Within 30 Days

All 64 passengers and crew members aboard an American Airlines regional jet have died after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43328465/no-survivors-yet-to-plane-crash-near-reagan-national-airport-american-airlines-ceo-heads-to-washington">plane collided midair </a>with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials confirmed Thursday. 
The crash, which sent both aircraft into the Potomac River, marks the deadliest air disaster on U.S. soil since 2001, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/30/aircraft-down-in-potomic-river-near-dca-airport.html">according </a>to CNBC.
Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said at least 28 bodies have been recovered so far—27 from the plane and one from the helicopter. 
"We are now at the point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation," said Donnely, as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ronald-reagan-national-airport-crash-62adba7fb1f546b4cf1716e42b86482b">reported </a>by the Associated Press.  
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Officials said flight conditions were clear as the American Airlines jet was making a routine landing at Reagan National Airport. The cause of the collision is unclear at this time.&nbsp;
"On final approach into Reagan National it collided with a military aircraft on an otherwise normal approach," American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) CEO Robert Isom said. "At this time we don't know why the military aircraft came into the path of the &#8230; aircraft."
The FAA announced that Reagan National Airport will reopen at 11 a.m. Thursday after flights were grounded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43326442/takeoffs-landings-halted-at-reagan-washington-national-airport-after-jet-falls-in-potomac-river">following the crash</a>.  
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the appropriate agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation, are investigating the crash. 
"I would just say that everyone who flies in American skies expects that we fly safely," Duffy said, according to the AP. 
"That when you depart an airport, you get to your destination. That didn't happen last night and I know that President Trump, his administration, the FAA, the DOT, we will not rest until we have answers for the families and for the flying public. You should be assured that when you fly, you're safe," Duffy added.&nbsp;
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64 Killed In American Airlines Midair Collision Near D.C., Worst US Air Disaster Since 2001

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DC Fire Chief Says Switching From Rescue To Recovery Operation; Says There Are No Survivors

A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while it was nearing the runway at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) around 9 p.m. local time on Wednesday. The plane, with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard, fell into the Potomac River near the airport after the crash.
All takeoffs and landings were subsequently halted at the airport for the remainder of the evening.
Authorities held a news conference later and informed that the airport would be closed until at least 11 a.m. ET on Thursday.
Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser said in a statement that both aircraft are in the water. There are three people in the military helicopter, she said.
There are no updates on any survivors as of now. However, authorities also did not provide a death toll from the accident.
President Donald Trump on Thursday termed the air accident near Washington DC involving an American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) plane and another army helicopter on Wednesday night a "bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented."
&#8220;The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn't the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn't the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!,&#8221; Trump said in a post on Truth Social. 
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that PSA was operating Flight 5342 for American Airlines, and it had departed from Wichita, Kansas. United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the helicopter involved in the accident was an Army UH-60 helicopter from Bravo Company, 12th aviation battalion out of Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir during a training flight. Hegseth added that both the Army and the Department of Defense have launched an investigation into the accident. 
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said in a statement that it is cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board&#8217;s investigation into the accident. Isom said that he himself is departing to Washington DC.
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No Survivors Yet In Plane Crash Near Reagan National Airport: American Airlines CEO Heads To Washington

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated with additional details.
A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while it was nearing the runway at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) around 9 p.m. local time, The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday, placing a pause on all takeoffs and landings from the airport. 
What Happened: The plane fell in the Potomac River near the airport after the crash, Washington DC&#8217;s Fire and Emergency Department said. Fireboats are on the scene, the department said, while adding that it will work together with the police department in a search and rescue operation.
There is no confirmed information on casualties at the time, the police department said. The Department also clarified that its helicopter was not involved in the incident and is currently assisting the rescue operations. 
The FAA said that PSA was operating Flight 5342 for American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), and it had departed from Wichita, Kansas. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the accident, the agency added.
&#8220;All takeoffs and landings have been halted at DCA. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield,&#8221; the airport said in a statement. 
American Airlines said that it aware of the accident and will provide more information as it becomes available.
The airline also confirmed that there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft.
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Takeoffs, Landings Halted At Reagan Washington National Airport After Jet Falls In Potomac River (UPDATED)

American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) reported its fourth-quarter FY24 earnings along <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43159332/american-airlines-q4-earnings-beat-debt-milestone-lackluster-guidance-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a weak guidance</a>. The following are the comments of the analysts regarding the same.
Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares and lowered the price forecast <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAL/analyst-ratings">from $24 to $23.</a>
This miss in the company&#8217;s first-quarter FY25 guidance was mainly due to the recent surge in fuel prices and the timing of year-over-year CASM-ex pressure, which is more concentrated in the first quarter due to the restoration of region-specific capacity, said the analyst.
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Importantly, American is expected to finish 2025 with a favorable low-single-digit year-over-year CASM-ex trend, and its 1Q25/2025 revenue outlook, from this typically conservative management team, exceeded expectations.
The company&#8217;s 2025 FCF outlook of over $2 billion was also better than anticipated, according to the analyst, further supporting its deleveraging targets, which are progressing ahead of schedule.
American highlighted sequential increases in its corporate and agency market share and continues to anticipate a full recovery by the end of 2025, noted the analyst. Additionally, all new agreements with the company&#8217;s agency partners serving corporate clients have now been finalized.
American projected a 1Q25/2025 revenue growth of 3-5% and 4.5-7.5% year-over-year, respectively, which suggests an approximate 5% and 3.5-4.5% increase in RASM, opined the analyst.
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J.P. Morgan analyst Jamie Baker reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares and maintained the price forecast of $30.00.
The analyst disagrees with the equity market&#8217;s reaction to American&#8217;s results and guidance.
Looking at the broader picture, the analyst believes that a full-year capacity increase of around 2.5%, with a balanced domestic/international split, is promising for both the airline and the industry.
American&#8217;s labor and loyalty programs are in good shape, and its balance sheet repair is ahead of schedule. Free cash flow generation is strong, and while American faces a tough CASM challenge in the first quarter, it seems temporary and well-understood, noted the analyst.
The analyst notes American&#8217;s first-quarter forecast somewhat obscures the otherwise positive full-year guidance and balance sheet outlook.
Price Action: AAL shares are trading higher by 0.72% at $17.15 at the last check Friday.
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Price Target

Reiteration

American Airlines' 2025 Forecast Promising Despite Q1 Challenges, Say Analysts

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>101</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>213</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPWK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>597</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZUL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>765</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$127.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>718</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$129.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>147</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 238 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2500 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 93 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.2K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 213 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPWK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPWK#NASDAQ">UPWK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 597 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 56 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 481 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 3278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AZUL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 59 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 1003 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 749 contract(s) at a $34.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 765 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.8K, with a price of $213.0 per contract. There were 2341 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 718 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 1429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 147 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $721.0 per contract. There were 7874 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 332 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 357 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.7K, with a price of $1730.0 per contract. There were 1988 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 147 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Options

AZUL

UPWK

10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth reiterates American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $24 to $23.

Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on American Airlines Gr, Lowers Price Target to $23

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following a 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Futures of all four indices declined.
BOJ hiked the interest rates to 0.5% from 0.25%, the highest in 17 years since the 2008 financial crisis.
The market closed higher on Thursday extending their winning streak as S&amp;P 500 closed at a fresh record close.
The 10-year Treasury note yielded 4.62%, while the two-year note yielded 4.27%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> indicated a strong 99.5% probability that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting on Jan. 31, 2025. 
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
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<td>-0.09%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) both experienced negative premarket trading on Friday. SPY declined by 0.09% to $609.22, and QQQ fell 0.09% to $532.14, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching record highs after President Donald Trump called for lower oil prices. Speaking at the World Economic Forum via videoconference, Trump advocated for increased oil and gas production, a 15% corporate tax rate for businesses relocating to the U.S., and tariffs on countries with large trade deficits, warning Europe, Canada, and China.
U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 6,000 to 223,000 for the week ending Jan. 18, slightly above estimates. All S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, with healthcare, real estate, and industrials posting notable gains.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>1.28%</td>
<td>20,053.68 </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
<td>6,118.71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.92%</td>
<td>44,565.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.47%</td>
<td>2,314.60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts
The chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, Adam Turnquist said that there are plenty of catalysts underpinning the recent advance. According to him, Trump brings a pro-growth agenda to Washington, with expectations of reduced regulations and lower taxes.
Market breadth has not kept pace with the recent stock rebound, said Turnquist, suggesting the advance has been relatively narrow. Although price and breadth disparities can last for a while, they often signal potential weaknesses in a rally that could stall.
&#8220;While we are not making a call for an imminent correction, investors should not be surprised if one develops this year as history shows they occur at least once per year,&#8221; he added.
Despite these overhangs, Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research said in an X post that &#8220;this is a bull market and stocks are the place to be overweight in your portfolio&#8221;.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">They tried to scare you with &#39;weak market breadth&#39; or higher interest rates or a hawkish Fed or Washington drama or Year of the snake, etc. Bottom line, as we&#39;ve been saying since November 2022, this is a bull market and stocks are the place to be overweight in your portfolio. <a href="https://t.co/iAs9jMMklV">pic.twitter.com/iAs9jMMklV</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1882536474064925141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Detrick also highlighted the data since 1950, stating that the post-election years could do better if it is a President&#8217;s second term.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1882473698898374715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on today:
<ul>
<li>On Friday, S&amp;P flash services PMI and manufacturing PMI will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Existing home sales for December and consumer sentiment data for January will be released at 10 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) was up 0.32% in the premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $3.04 per share on revenue of $17.16 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) was up 0.48% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share on revenue of $35.32 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) was up 2.03% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $6.13 per share on revenue of $18.23 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) was down 2.25% as it issued conservative guidance despite reporting better-than-expected earnings and sales results for the fourth quarter after the market closed on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was down 1.83% as it warned investors of steeper quarterly losses and lower revenue in its preliminary fourth-quarter financial results. It also expects a $3.5 billion cash flow loss due to labor strikes and layoffs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Allurion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NYSE">ALUR</a>) was up 92.97% as it announced plans to conduct a clinical study of its gastric balloon weight-loss product alongside GLP-1 drugs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Starbox Group Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STBX#NASDAQ">STBX</a>) was up 74.48% as it entered a software purchase agreement valued at $15.5 million via share issuance.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.31% to hover around $74.85 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.50% to $2,778.90 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.66% at 107.336 level.
Asian markets closed mixed on Friday as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex and Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell. Whereas, China's CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index rose. European markets were also mixed.
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US Stocks Set To Open Lower After Bank Of Japan Rate Hike: Analyst Recommends 'Overweight' Equities Despite Negative Market Breadth

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 surging to record highs during the session after President Donald Trump called for cheaper oil prices.
Trump addressed the World Economic Forum via videoconference, advocating for expanded oil &amp; gas production and proposing a 15% corporate tax rate for businesses relocating manufacturing to the U.S. He also reiterated plans to impose tariffs on countries with large trade deficits with the U.S., issuing warnings to Europe, Canada, and China.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results but issued a weak outlook. GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 6,000 from the previous week to 223,000 in the week ending Jan. 18, compared to market estimates of 220,000.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with health care, real estate, and industrials stocks recording gains on Thursday.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 408 points to 44,565.07 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.53% to 6,118.71, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.22% at 20,053.68 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>, )) and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 47, the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 42.3.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Earnings

S&P 500 Surges To Fresh Record Following Trump's Comments: Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>SES AI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>) stock increased by 30.5% to $1.08 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $388.0 million. </li>
<li>Stardust Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDST#NASDAQ">SDST</a>) stock increased by 21.7% to $2.35. The company's market cap stands at $112.7 million. </li>
<li>Knight-Swift (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.61% to $61.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.9 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>LSI Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYTS#NASDAQ">LYTS</a>) stock increased by 11.47% to $22.05. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $657.9 million. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>OneConstruction Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONEG#NASDAQ">ONEG</a>) shares moved upwards by 10.41% to $2.65. The company's market cap stands at $34.4 million. </li>
<li>Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPOW#NASDAQ">EPOW</a>) shares increased by 8.5% to $0.97. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.2 million. </li>
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<li>Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) stock declined by 37.8% to $5.77 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $401.2 million. </li>
<li>ConnectM Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTM#NASDAQ">CNTM</a>) shares declined by 9.33% to $1.07. The company's market cap stands at $22.7 million. </li>
<li>Mynaric (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYNA#NASDAQ">MYNA</a>) stock declined by 8.49% to $0.5. The company's market cap stands at $12.7 million. </li>
<li>Sentage Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNTG#NASDAQ">SNTG</a>) shares fell 7.41% to $2.0. The company's market cap stands at $5.6 million. </li>
<li>Construction Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>) shares decreased by 7.32% to $85.99. The company's market cap stands at $4.8 billion. </li>
<li>American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) shares declined by 7.03% to $17.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.4 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. 
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday following American Airlines Group, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) latest earnings report, which issued weak guidance for the 2025 first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43159332">and fiscal-year.</a>
The Details: American projects a loss between 40 and 20 cents per share for the first-quarter, versus analysts estimate of a loss of 4 cents per share. For the 2025 fiscal-year, the company forecasts adjusted earnings per share between $1.70 and $2.70, versus analysts estimate of $2.42.
The company said its guidance is based upon current demand trends and anticipated jet fuel costs. Additionally, American expects total revenue to grow by approximately 3% to 5% year-over-year in the first-quarter and by 4.5% to 7.5% for the 2025 fiscal-year.
United shares may be moving lower following weak guidance from American, as both companies operate in the same industry and could face similar headwinds, such as increased jet fuel costs.
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Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of United Airlines, which is trading at $105.06 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.95 shares of stock.
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UAL Price Action: At the time of writing, United shares are trading 2.05% lower at $105.70, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With United Airlines Stock Thursday?

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 250 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.58% to 44,412.35 while the NASDAQ fell 0.30% to 19,949.51. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.09% to 6,091.83.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares surged by 0.9% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, information technology shares fell by 0.6%.
Top Headline
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results but issued weak outlook.
The airline's operating revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year to $13.66 billion, beating the consensus of $13.395 billion. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.86, up from $0.29 a year ago, above the consensus of $0.64.
For the first quarter, American Airlines expects adjusted EPS loss to be between $0.20 to $0.40 versus a $0.04 loss estimate and adjusted operating margin of ~ flat to 1%. AAL expects first-quarter revenue to increase 3%- 5% year over year and total capacity to be ~flat to -2%.
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<li>TAL Education Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) shares shot up 14% to $10.39 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>)got a boost, surging 85% to $4.3501 after the company announced P180 is acquiring a majority stake in the company.</li>
<li>LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYTS#NASDAQ">LYTS</a>) shares were also up, gaining 20% to $23.65 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Icon Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICON#NASDAQ">ICON</a>) shares dropped 65% to $0.4635 after the company announced a $12 million public offering</li>
<li>Shares of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NASDAQ">EVTL</a>) were down 37% to $5.80 after the company announced a $90 million public offering.</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) was down, falling 17% to $117.48 after the company reported preliminary third-quarter results, including a slowdown in the Global Football franchise. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.5% to $75.85 while gold traded down 0.8% at $2,748.50.
Silver traded down 2.7% to $30.58 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.1% to $4.2950.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.13%, Germany's DAX 40 rose 0.34% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.43%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.49%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.13%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.79%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.51%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.40% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.15%.
Economics
U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 6,000 from the previous week to 223,000 in the week ending Jan. 18, compared to market estimates of 220,000.
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Dow Jumps 250 Points; American Airlines Issues Weak Outlook

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) stock plunged after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43155792" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter 2024 results and weak outlook.</a>
The airline&#8217;s operating revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year to $13.66 billion, beating the consensus of $13.395 billion. The revenue increase was fueled by capacity adjustments and demand strength.
The adjusted operating margin stood at 8.4% compared to 5.1% a year ago. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.86, up from $0.29 a year ago, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of $0.64.</a>
The company generated an operating cash flow of $3.983 billion for fiscal 2024, up from $3.803 billion a year ago, and a free cash flow of ~$2.201 billion. The company ended the year with $10.3 billion in available liquidity.
In the&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;of 2024, American Airlines met its $15 billion debt reduction target from mid-2021 peak levels, achieving the goal a year earlier than planned.
Revenue passenger miles increased by 4.0%, Available seat miles were up by 2.5%, and the passenger load factor for the quarter was 84.9% compared to 83.6% in the same quarter last year.
The average aircraft fuel price, including related taxes (dollars per gallon), fell 23.5% YoY to $2.34, and the operating cost per ASM reduced by 1.5%.
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During the quarter, American Airlines announced an exclusive 10-year co-branded credit card partnership with Citi, aimed at providing enhanced value for AAdvantage and Citi-branded cardholders.
&#8220;We continue to run a reliable operation, and we are reengineering the business to build an even more efficient airline. That, coupled with our commercial actions, resulted in strong financial performance in the fourth quarter. As we look ahead to this year, American remains well-positioned because of the strength of our network, loyalty and co-branded credit card programs, fleet and operational reliability, and the tremendous work of our team,&#8221; commented American&#8217;s CEO&nbsp;Robert Isom.
Q1 Guidance: American Airlines expects adjusted EPS loss to be between $0.20 to $0.40 versus a $0.04 loss estimate and adjusted operating margin of ~ flat to 1%.
AAL expects first-quarter revenue to increase 3%- 5% year over year and total capacity to be ~flat to -2%.
2025 Guidance: American Airlines expects an adjusted EPS of $1.70 to $2.70 versus the consensus of $2.42. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">expects revenue growth of 4.5% to 7.5%.</a>
Price Action: AAL shares are trading lower by 5.57% at $17.62 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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<li>LSI Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYTS#NASDAQ">LYTS</a>) stock increased by 13.8% to $22.52 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $671.9 million. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Perma-Fix Envirn Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PESI#NASDAQ">PESI</a>) stock moved upwards by 6.17% to $11.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $208.3 million. </li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.88% to $1.98. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.5 million. </li>
<li>GE Aero (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) shares moved upwards by 5.86% to $199.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $215.8 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Simpple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPPL#NASDAQ">SPPL</a>) shares increased by 5.35% to $0.94. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.2 million. </li>
<li>Nuburu (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURU#AMEX">BURU</a>) shares increased by 5.1% to $0.4. The company's market cap stands at $8.0 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) shares decreased by 30.6% to $6.44 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $447.8 million. </li>
<li>Mynaric (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYNA#NASDAQ">MYNA</a>) stock fell 9.09% to $0.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.6 million. </li>
<li>China Yuchai Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYD#NYSE">CYD</a>) stock declined by 6.71% to $11.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $412.7 million. </li>
<li>American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) shares decreased by 6.22% to $17.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.4 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Galaxy Payroll Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXG#NASDAQ">GLXG</a>) shares decreased by 5.31% to $1.07. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.2 million. </li>
<li>Smart Powerr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CREG#NASDAQ">CREG</a>) shares declined by 4.43% to $0.6. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. 
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