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American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.

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A stronger-than-expected September jobs report fueled gains on Wall Street, overshadowing investor concerns that had been driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">East earlier this week. </a>
The U.S. economy added 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in September, a significant jump from August's 159,000 and well above forecasts of 140,000. This marked the most robust employment growth since March 2024.
In addition, the unemployment rate dropped more than anticipated to 4.1%, while average hourly earnings also surpassed expectations, signaling a red-hot labor market.
Small-cap stocks outpaced their large-cap peers as worries about an economic slowdown subsided further. Meanwhile, traders adjusted their outlook for the Federal Reserve's November meeting, reducing the probability of a 50-basis-point rate cut from 30% to just 10% as the stronger jobs data diminished the need for a more aggressive policy move.
U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply in response to the solid labor market data. The 2-year yield climbed by 20 basis points, while the 10-year yield increased by 12 basis points. 
Chinese equities continued their upward trajectory, driven by ongoing domestic stimulus measures. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) reached levels last seen in February 2022, just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gold dipped 0.3% as the U.S. dollar strengthened and bond yields climbed. Oil prices extended their rally for the fourth consecutive session, with WTI crude hitting $75 per barrel during intraday trading.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged 2.2%, climbing to $62,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,203.80</td>
<td>1.1 %</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,932.47</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,727.63</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,146.54</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:35 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data: 
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $570.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% higher to $421.66.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.7% to $484.95.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.2% to $218.77.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Semiconductor stocks rallied, with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) leading gains, up over 4%. </li>
<li>Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) fell over 4% on a quarterly revenue miss. </li>
<li>Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) tumbled 26%, amid bankruptcy discussions with creditors following the failed merger with JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>). Peers such as American Airlines Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rallied on the news, up by 5.4% and 3.6%, respectively. </li>
</ul>
Read now: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41187740/blowout-september-jobs-report-spurs-reactions-6-economists-say-aggressive-fed-rat">&#8216;Blowout&#8217; September Jobs Report Spurs Reactions: 6 Economists Say Aggressive Fed Rate Cuts May Face Obstacles</a>
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Wall Street Rallies, Small Caps Outperform On Strong Jobs Report, Chinese Stocks Soar To 32-Month Highs: What's Driving Markets Friday?

When word got around that Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41182466">considering a bankruptcy</a> filing, critics quickly took to social media to blame the Biden administration. 
Why? Recall how, in January, U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36648448/jetblue-spirit-airlines-merger-blocked-spirit-shares-tumble">antitrust regulators successfully blocked</a> JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) from buying Spirit for $3.8 billion. Indeed, over the past four years, regulators <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40693260/kroger-albertsons-merger-in-ftc-crosshairs-customers-competitors-at-risk">often hold up</a> M&amp;A activity they consider anti-competitive, such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/22/10/29266605/kroger-albertsons-finally-seal-the-rumored-merger-deal-see-highlights">the $25 billion merger</a> between Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) and Alberstons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>).
The JetBlue/Spirit scenario was no different. Fast-forward to this week: The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/spirit-airlines-in-talks-with-bondholders-over-terms-of-potential-bankruptcy-filing-fdd23fae">Wall Street Journal</a> reported Spirit is in talks with bondholders and creditors to see if a Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the best option for the troubled carrier.
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The JetBlue deal would have saved jobs and the airline, observers argued. It&#8217;s worth noting Spirit&#8217;s problems stem from having to ground several Airbus planes due to turbofan engine problems.
Bank of America Securities analysts noted in January that Spirit&#8217;s ongoing engine repairs hurt &#8220;the traditional ultra-low cost business model.&#8221;
Dania Beach, Florida-based Spirit also attributed its financial struggles to an &#8220;intense competitive battle&#8221; for price-sensitive leisure travelers, as well as an oversupply of airline seats in the domestic market.
&#8220;You can think [sic] Biden and his FTC crew for this. Way to go Joe!&#8221; a social media user posted.
Precedent shows that a deal with JetBlue wouldn&#8217;t have been a safety net for Spirit as most major airline mergers lead to job losses, regardless of whether the target is a distressed asset.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41178053/spirit-airlines-engages-in-bankruptcy-talks-amid-financial-struggles-report">Spirit Airlines Engages In Bankruptcy Talks Amid Financial Struggles</a>
The scale and impact can vary depending on several factors such as the size of the merger. Here are a few examples of job losses from major mergers:
<ul>
<li>American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and US Airways: After the 2013 merger, there were several thousand job losses. Estimates ranged from 1,500 to 3,000 positions cut. </li>
<li>United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Continental Airlines: The 2010 merger resulted in the elimination of roughly 1,500 to 2,000 job losses. These cuts were primarily due to redundant corporate and administrative positions. </li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Northwest Airlines: While the 2008 merger helped the combined airline grow, but also led to an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 job losses.</li>
</ul>
Airline mergers often lead to route and capacity optimization, reducing staffing needs in less profitable areas. Cost synergies, like lowering fuel and labor costs, can prompt additional cuts as well. Fleet consolidation may phase out older aircraft, affecting technical staff.
Union agreements and labor contracts might also lead to layoffs as the merged airline harmonizes pay and benefits across the workforce.
While not all mergers result in severe job losses, neither do bankruptcies. Jobs can sometimes be saved when a company files for Chapter 11, since the process allows a company to reorganize its debts and operations while continuing to operate, giving it a chance to become financially viable. 
During this process, the company may restructure contracts, renegotiate with creditors and streamline operations, which can help preserve jobs that would otherwise be lost in a complete liquidation. While layoffs may occur, Chapter 11 provides more opportunities for the business to recover and protect a portion of its workforce.
Spirit&#8217;s debt load hovers around $3.3 billion, per the Wall Street Journal.
Recent airline bankruptcies include Virgin America and Monarch Airlines, both in 2017; WOW Air in 2019; and LATAM Airlines Group SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTM#NYSE">LTM</a>) in 2020. LATAM emerged from bankruptcy in 2022 stronger and is now larger and leaner, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41123208/latam-airlines-earnings-will-remain-higher-for-longer-says-bullish-analyst">according to Morgan Stanley analysts</a>.
What&#8217;s Next: It remains to be seen whether Spirit will follow through with bankruptcy. At last check Friday, Spirit stock is trading 26.28% lower at $1.66, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The stock has lost more than 85% of its value in 2024. 
Now Read: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41124443/whats-going-on-with-delta-united-and-spirit-airlines-shares-tuesday">What's Going On With Delta, United and Spirit Airlines Shares Tuesday?</a></li>
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Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Chatter Has Critics Blaming Biden: Here's What History Shows About Carrier Mergers

American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) shares are trading higher by 6.50% to $11.53 during Friday&#8217;s session amid a report that Spirit Airlines is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41182466/spirit-airlines-drops-over-40-amid-bankruptcy-discussions">engaging in bankruptcy talks</a> with bondholders, sending ripples through the airline industry. Spirit&#8217;s stock plummeted more than 40% in pre-market trading, signaling deep financial troubles for the budget carrier.
This development comes as Spirit struggles to manage a $3.3 billion debt load, including over $1.1 billion in secured bonds maturing imminently, while facing the possibility of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Why This Matters: For American Airlines, Spirit&#8217;s potential collapse presents a significant opportunity in several key areas. First and foremost, Spirit&#8217;s financial woes could lead to a reduced presence in the budget airline market. This would provide legacy carriers like American Airlines the chance to capture market share, especially among budget-conscious travelers who may now look to competitors for affordable flight options.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">U.S. Economy Adds 254,000 New Jobs In September, Smashes Expectations: Unemployment Falls, Wages Increase</a>
Furthermore, Spirit&#8217;s recent challenges—including cutting capacity by nearly 20% in the fourth quarter due to supply chain issues like the recall of Pratt &amp; Whitney engines—means that there could be fewer seats available in the market overall. 
This could lead to increased demand for flights from American Airlines, which would allow the company to adjust its pricing and potentially boost revenue on key domestic routes.
What Else: Additionally, with Spirit under financial strain, American Airlines could benefit from less competition in certain markets where Spirit has been a low-cost disruptor. The potential reduction in low-cost options for travelers might allow American Airlines to attract more price-sensitive customers who are now left with fewer choices. 
Spirit's struggles might also prompt cost-cutting competitors like JetBlue to realign their strategies, further solidifying American&#8217;s dominant position in certain U.S. markets.
Moreover, with Spirit cutting capacity and facing operational challenges due to grounded planes and possible pilot furloughs, there is a possibility that American Airlines could absorb displaced travelers. 
In the short term, this could result in increased bookings and higher load factors for American's flights, especially as travelers prioritize reliability during times of uncertainty.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41185065/s-p-500-nears-record-highs-on-hot-jobs-data-dollar-treasury-yields-surge-as-aggre">S&amp;P 500 Nears Record Highs On Hot Jobs Data: Dollar, Treasury Yields Surge As Aggressive Interest Rate Cut Hopes Fade</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AAL Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for American Airlines &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
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, 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 American Airlines, which is trading at $11.77 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 8.5 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AAL has a 52-week high of $16.15 and a 52-week low of $9.07.

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American Airlines Stock Is Up 6.5% Today: What's Going On?

TD Cowen analyst Thomas Fitzgerald maintains American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $7 to $9.

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TD Cowen Maintains Hold on American Airlines Gr, Raises Price Target to $9

Evercore ISI Group analyst Duane Pfennigwerth maintains American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $10 to $12.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on American Airlines Gr, Raises Price Target to $12

Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu maintains American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $10 to $11.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on American Airlines Gr, Raises Price Target to $11

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on American Airlines Gr.
Looking at options history for American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 57% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $757,944 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $125,354.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $8.0 to $13.0 for American Airlines Gr over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Airlines Gr stands at 27587.27, with a total volume reaching 23,298.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Airlines Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $8.0 to $13.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727813767_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td>48.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$142.5K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$122.2K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>115.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$78.9K</td>
<td>115.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Gr</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
In light of the recent options history for American Airlines Gr, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is American Airlines Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 42,595,065, the price of AAL is down -3.02% at $10.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
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American Airlines Gr Unusual Options Activity For October 01

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 often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming 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>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$615.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>315</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$139.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LHX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 472 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 253 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.9K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 34817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1355 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $615.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.8K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 294 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 5145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $1108.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $139.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LHX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 80 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 79 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 9515 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $2830.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 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.

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American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday in sympathy with Southwest Airlines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41045875/whats-going-on-with-southwest-airlines-stock-after-guidance-update">Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>).</a>
The Details: Southwest shares started moving higher after the company provided updates to its 2024 fiscal-year third quarter guidance through a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission and announced a $2.5 billion share repurchase program.
Guidance: Southwest now sees revenue per available seat mile (RASM) rising 2% to 3%. Previously the company expected RASM to be down 2% to flat. In addition, the company now expects economic fuel costs per gallon between $2.50 and $2.60, the company&#8217;s earlier estimate was from $2.60 to $2.70.
Share Repurchase: Southwest said the Board of Director&#8217;s approval of the $2.5 billion share repurchase program indicates its, &#8220;confidence in the strategic plan and new revenue-generating initiatives, and in management&#8217;s ability to execute.&#8221; Some parts of the strategic plan include balancing its capital allocation priorities to minimize capital expenditures on aircraft and investing in infrastructure that optimizes operations.
Southwest is the largest domestic air carrier in the United States, while American Airlines is the world&#8217;s biggest airline based on fleet size, capacity and scheduled revenue passenger miles.
How To Buy American Airlines Stock
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>)'s case, it is in the Industrials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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AAL Price Action: At the time of publication, American Airlines stock is moving 5.95% higher at $11.64, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Image: Courtesy of American Airlines

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What's Going On With American Airlines Stock Thursday?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for American Airlines Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 57% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $1,574,744, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $695,725.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $9.0 to $12.0 for American Airlines Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for American Airlines Gr options trades today is 18909.5 with a total volume of 50,162.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for American Airlines Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $9.0 to $12.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727190043_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>50.0K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$449.2K</td>
<td>50.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$201.4K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$76.2K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Gr</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of American Airlines Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of American Airlines Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,654,754, with AAL's price down by -0.05%, positioned at $10.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 23 days.</li>
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares moved higher Monday. The stock joined the S&amp;P 500 as part of the index&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40960886/palantir-dell-to-join-s-p-500-friday-heres-how-tesla-stock-has-performed-since-its-add">quarterly rebalancing.</a>
The Details: Palantir replaced American Airlines Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) in the S&amp;P 500 index which could boost the stock as it gains wider exposure to investors and as shares are accumulated to be included in index funds that mirror the S&amp;P 500. 
Palantir shares climbed Monday despite a downgrade from Raymond James who lowered the stock's rating from Outperform to Market Perform. 
The stock gained 20% over the past month on multiple catalysts, including several new contracts and its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500. 
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Last week, the company announced a $99.8 million contract granted by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) that broadens Maven Smart System access across military branches, including the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. 
As part of the new contract, Palantir's platform will enhance AI-enabled battlespace awareness and support global integration, force management, logistics and joint targeting workflows to improve military interoperability and readiness.
"This contract vehicle will allow every military department to tap into the innovation that the Office of Secretary of Defense and NGA have created through Maven to accelerate their own CJADC2 programs," said Akash Jain, president of Palantir USG.
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American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">marginally lower on Friday.</a>
The firm is reportedly negotiating to make Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) its exclusive credit card partner, ending its long-standing partnership with Barclays PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>), which dates back to the airline&#8217;s 2013 acquisition of US Airways, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/20/american-airlines-credit-card-talks-to-pick-citigroup-over-barclays.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> CNBC.
In March, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-04/american-air-wants-more-credit-card-revenue-from-bank-partners?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted</a> that the airline is renegotiating its contract for co-branded credit cards to increase its share of a vital revenue stream for U.S. carriers.
A spokesperson for Citigroup informed CNBC that the company is continually collaborating with its partners, including American Airlines, to find opportunities to enhance customer products and promote shared value and growth.
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The recent news by CNBC suggests that the company&#8217;s discussions are still underway, and the timing for reaching an agreement, subject to regulatory approval, remains uncertain.
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According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, AAL stock has lost over 15% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) and&nbsp;Themes Airlines ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRL#NASDAQ">AIRL</a>).
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<a href="https://www.accesswire.com/918499/american-invests-in-the-future-of-aviation-maintenance-with-new-jobs-additional-work">https://www.accesswire.com/918499/american-invests-in-the-future-of-aviation-maintenance-with-new-jobs-additional-work</a>
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The airline is creating nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs, including more than 385 licensed aviation maintenance technician (AMT) positions.
Additional lines of heavy check maintenance work are being added to Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Tulsa maintenance bases.
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2024 / American Airlines announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance work at the carrier's maintenance bases in Charlotte, North Carolina; Pittsburgh; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The added headcount will allow the airline to perform additional heavy maintenance check work at these locations.
<blockquote>"American is excited to grow our talented Technical Operations workforce with more high-paying, skilled aviation maintenance positions," said Greg Emerson, American's Vice President of Base Maintenance and Facilities. "It's an opportunity to grow our maintenance capacity and capabilities in the near-term and preserve them over the long run by continuing to build our pipeline of future maintenance team members - which is important work American has been doing for some time."
</blockquote>
Today's hiring announcement is in addition to the more than 300 jobs recently added to American's <a href="https://pr.report/2ne1">Tech Ops - Tulsa maintenance base</a> thanks to a $22 million grant awarded by the State of Oklahoma's Business Expansion Incentive Program in 2023. The grant is helping American further grow and improve the world's largest commercial aircraft maintenance base, including American's engine repair and overhaul facility.
<blockquote>"We're very grateful to the State of Oklahoma Department of Commerce for this grant," said Emerson. "As a direct result of this funding in 2023, we've already added hundreds of high-paying, skilled new jobs to the Tulsa economy and continue to make enhancements to our world-class maintenance facility."
</blockquote>
Creating new jobs for aviation maintenance professionals
The incremental maintenance positions are now available on the airline's website today. By location:
Charlotte: 133 total openings, including 122 AMTs
Pittsburgh: 44 total openings, including 40 AMTs
Tulsa: 321 total openings, including 227 AMTs
Candidates interested in joining American's team can view open opportunities and apply online at <a href="https://pr.report/2ne2">jobs.aa.com</a>.

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American Airlines Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 20.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 97.03 million shares sold short, which is 16.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.96 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Airlines Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726160411_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Airlines Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Airlines Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Airlines Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 12.48%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) is gearing up for a significant milestone: its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 index, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40769921/palantir-stock-soars-in-monday-premarket-whats-driving-the-surge">effective Sept. 23</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Inclusion Boosts Palantir's Stock</h2>
This move will see Palantir replace American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) and Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIO#NASDAQ">BIO</a>). 
Historically, inclusion in this prestigious index tends to drive up stock prices due to increased buying from index funds and ETFs. 
Palantir shares have already seen a notable uptick, jumping over 10% on Monday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Enterprise Deal Fuels Pre-Market Surge</h2>
This rise is also fueled by the company's latest enterprise agreement with BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), aimed at extending their strategic relationship. The deal will introduce new AI capabilities with Palantir's AIP software, further boosting investor confidence.
The collaboration highlights Palantir's growing influence in the AI space and its expanding commercial footprint.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Palantir Stock: Bulls Vs. Bears</h2>
Technically, Palantir's stock is showing a bullish picture. 
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Currently trading at $32.94, it's above its 50-day SMA of $28.83 and 200-day SMA of $23.14, signaling long-term bullish momentum. The stock&#8217;s price is currently above both the eight-day and 20-day SMAs, at $30.92 and $31.21, respectively, indicating short-term buying pressure. This suggests a positive overall trend and points to a potential bullish trajectory moving forward.
Palantir's upcoming S&amp;P 500 inclusion and new enterprise deal with BP are significant drivers of its recent stock performance. 
Investors should watch for how these factors interact with the technical indicators as the company prepares for its S&amp;P debut and continues to expand its AI capabilities.
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The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) is delving into the rewards and frequent flyer programs of the four largest U.S. airlines. The investigation aims to ensure consumers are treated fairly and not disadvantaged by these programs.
What Happened: The DOT has launched an inquiry into the rewards programs of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>). The airlines are required to provide records and comprehensive reports on their rewards programs.
The probe seeks to comprehend the impact on consumers due to the devaluation of earned rewards, concealed or fluctuating pricing, additional fees, and diminished competition and choice. This move follows a public hearing conducted in May by the DOT and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on airline loyalty programs.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has expressed the department&#8217;s need for more detailed data to fully understand these rewards programs and pinpoint any potential competition or consumer protection issues.
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Trade group Airlines for America has defended U.S. airlines, stating that they are transparent about their frequent flyer programs. The group highlighted the significance of these programs, which were vital for airlines to generate revenue and secure funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commenting to Reuters, Delta acknowledged the DOT&#8217;s inquiry and will respond in due course. Southwest defended its flexible rewards program.
Why It Matters: This investigation comes on the heels of recent changes to the rewards programs of these airlines. In September 2023, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34976310/deltas-loyalty-program-overhaul-faces-turbulence-ceo-promises-adjustments">Delta faced backlash</a> from customers following an overhaul of its loyalty program. The airline&#8217;s CEO, Ed Bastian, promised adjustments in response to the criticism.
In March, United Airlines<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37892140/united-airlines-breaks-new-ground-with-mileageplus-family-friends-pooling"> introduced a new feature</a> in its MileagePlus program, allowing members to pool their miles with family and friends. This move made United the first major U.S. carrier to offer such an option.
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