El interés en corto de JetBlue Airways da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de JetBlue Airways. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The operating segments of company are Domestic & Canada, Caribbean & Latin America and Atlantic. Majority of revenue is generated from Domestic & Canada segment.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Caravelle Intl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTCO#NASDAQ">HTCO</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.8% to $1.1 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $61.3 million. </li>
<li>FTC Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTCI#NASDAQ">FTCI</a>) shares rose 4.92% to $0.62. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $78.9 million. </li>
<li>Multi Ways Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MWG#AMEX">MWG</a>) shares rose 4.75% to $0.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.1 million. </li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.72% to $2.88. The company's market cap stands at $43.4 million. </li>
<li>NeoVolta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEOV#NASDAQ">NEOV</a>) shares increased by 4.57% to $3.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $106.3 million. </li>
<li>Mesa Air Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESA#NASDAQ">MESA</a>) stock increased by 4.51% to $0.95. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $39.2 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>1847 Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSH#AMEX">EFSH</a>) stock fell 17.3% to $4.35 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.9 million. </li>
<li>Staffing 360 Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAF#NASDAQ">STAF</a>) stock decreased by 8.98% to $2.23. The company's market cap stands at $2.0 million. </li>
<li>JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) shares decreased by 6.96% to $7.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.5 billion. </li>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>) shares declined by 6.87% to $6.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>CleanCore Solutions (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZONE#AMEX">ZONE</a>) shares fell 6.38% to $1.6. The company's market cap stands at $12.7 million. </li>
<li>Agrify (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGFY#NASDAQ">AGFY</a>) shares fell 6.04% to $3.89. The company's market cap stands at $5.1 million. 
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12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Friday's After-Market Session

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: 
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<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>
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<td>ENVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$197.6K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>899</td>
</tr>
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<td>PAYX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>787</td>
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<td>KTOS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
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<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>220</td>
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<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>105</td>
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<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>104</td>
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<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>31</td>
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<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ENVX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 218 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 14676 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1159 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 449 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $197.6K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 43 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 899 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PAYX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 1357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 787 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KTOS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 255 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $127.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 64 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 92 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 10662 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 84 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 52 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 7 contract(s) at a $130.00 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 $26.7K, with a price of $3825.0 per contract. There were 127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 29 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $4820.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7 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>. 
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Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) is facing turbulent skies ahead. While the broader airline industry is flying high, Spirit's financial woes are pushing it toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/10/41189534/spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-chatter-has-critics-blaming-biden-heres-what-history-shows-about-">a potential bankruptcy</a>. 
With debt piling up and its stock plummeting, the budget carrier is now fast-tracking the retirement of its Airbus A319 fleet. 
Investors are left wondering: Can Spirit pull off a turnaround, or is this the beginning of the end?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened?</h2>
Spirit Airlines is expediting the retirement of its Airbus A319 fleet, with final flights scheduled for Jan. 8, 2025—months ahead of its original plan, <a href="https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/10/17/spirit-airlines-early-retiring-its-airbus-a319-fleet/">reported</a> Aviationa2z. The carrier's last four A319 flights will depart from Fort Lauderdale to Newark, Boston, Houston, and San Juan. This move comes as Spirit scrambles to streamline operations amid financial distress, exacerbated by the failed $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>).
The early fleet retirement underscores Spirit's urgent need to cut costs as it battles mounting debt and prepares for potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 
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CEO Ted Christie has confirmed ongoing talks with bondholders, with $1.1 billion in secured bonds coming due within a year.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why It Matters?</h2>
For Spirit investors, these developments paint a grim picture. The accelerated retirement of the A319 is part of the airline's broader effort to reduce operational costs, but it also signals deeper financial troubles. 
Spirit's stock has cratered, down 90% year-to-date, trading at $1.63. The company hasn't generated an annual profit since before the pandemic, and technical indicators show continued bearish momentum, with the stock below key moving averages.
Meanwhile, the airline sector is enjoying a resurgence, with United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) reporting strong third quarter earnings and announcing a $1.5 billion stock buyback.
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The Dow Jones U.S. Airlines Index and the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) also hit new 52-week highs on Wednesday, leaving Spirit far behind as competitors surge.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next?</h2>
Spirit Airlines is on a tightrope. Bondholder negotiations could stave off bankruptcy, but the clock is ticking. 
The airline also faces operational challenges, including the recall of Pratt &amp; Whitney engines, forcing part of its fleet to be grounded. 
With a planned 20% capacity reduction in the fourth quarter, Spirit's future remains uncertain, while the rest of the airline industry continues to climb.
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Shares of airline stocks are trading higher in sympathy with United, which gained after reporting strong earnings and announcing a buyback.

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Shares of airline stocks are trading higher. The industry may be moving on continued strength after recent fears surrounding Hurricane Milton have curbed and fuel costs, which are a major expense for airlines, dropped in price.

Hurricane Milton has wreaked havoc on the state of Florida and closed multiple airports in the region, leading to thousands of flight cancellations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hurricane-milton">due to the hurricane.</a>
Flight Cancellations: The airline sector is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41254312/hurricane-milton-descends-on-florida-analysts-warn-of-impact-on-disney-nexteras-flo">one of many </a>that could experience a short-term and long-term negative impact from the destruction of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida Wednesday night.
Over 3,000 flights have been canceled and delayed as of Thursday morning, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/hurricanes/live-blog/hurricane-milton-live-updates-rcna174774">according </a>to NBC News. Reporter Tom Costello said the number could grow as the airports closed in Florida are having a ripple effect on other airports across the nation.
NBC showed the following airports in Florida closed:
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<li>Tampa (TPA)</li>
<li>Orlando (MCO)</li>
<li>Southwest Florida (in Fort Myers) (RSW)</li>
<li>Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ)</li>
<li>Palm Beach (PBI)</li>
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Costello noted that while other Florida airports such as Miami are open, the hurricane is causing cancellations and delays at that airport. The Flightaware Misery Map <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/miserymap/">showed </a>Miami as the airport with the most cancellations and delays Thursday among open airports.
The airport closures come ahead of Monday's Columbus Day holiday and during the High Holy Days, which make for a busy travel week.
Costello said he expects the airports to be open by the weekend and back to normal operations.
"The big variable is going to be how much damage these individual airports have suffered," Costello said.
The Tampa International Airport <a href="https://news.tampaairport.com/tpa-damage-assessments-underway-following-hurricane-milton/">said </a>Thursday it was conducting an "assessment of conditions" at the airport and airfield to determine when it could "safely reopen."
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Companies Most Impacted: Airline companies throughout the U.S. are likely to be negatively impacted from Hurricane Milton with cancellations and delays leading to refunds and vouchers.
The Orlando airport is the busiest impacted and could have the largest affect on airlines. The airport served 57.7 million passengers in 2023, ranking first in Florida and seventh in the U.S., as <a href="https://simpleflying.com/orlando-airport-top-airlines/">reported </a>by Simple Flying.
According to the report, these are the largest airlines for the airport based on market share:
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<li>Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): 25%</li>
<li>Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>): 14%</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>): 12%</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>): 11%</li>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ulcc#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>): 10%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>): 7%</li>
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These seven airlines could see the biggest impact from the Orlando airport closing. The airports in Tampa and Southwest Florida (Fort Myers) also rank among the busiest airports in Florida.
Other large operators at Florida airports include Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>) and Sun Country Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNCY#NASDAQ">SNCY</a>), although these airlines could be less impacted by the hurricane and the flight cancellations.
Investors should also monitor the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), which tracks the overall airline sector and could be highly volatile if the airports face extended closures and cancellations.
The impact on Spirit Airlines could be particularly noteworthy as the company is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41182466/spirit-airlines-drops-over-40-amid-bankruptcy-discussions">reportedly exploring bankruptcy. </a>
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JetBlue Airways's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NYSE">JBLU</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 62.58 million shares sold short, which is 25.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.59 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>JetBlue Airways Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728501318_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for JetBlue Airways 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 JetBlue Airways'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>, JetBlue Airways's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.89%, 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>
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How Is The Market Feeling About JetBlue Airways?

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $6 to $7.

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Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on JetBlue Airways, Raises Price Target to $7

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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<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>
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<td>42,146.54</td>
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<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>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<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>
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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. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>noco-noco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNC#NASDAQ">NCNC</a>) shares rose 39.8% to $0.19 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $32.9 million. </li>
<li>Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) shares rose 25.43% to $85.84. The company's market cap stands at $1.8 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Amprius Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPX#NYSE">AMPX</a>) shares rose 22.64% to $1.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $144.3 million. </li>
<li>Momentus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNTS#NASDAQ">MNTS</a>) shares moved upwards by 19.81% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $11.4 million. </li>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>) stock moved upwards by 17.53% to $5.87. The company's market cap stands at $1.3 billion. </li>
<li>JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) shares increased by 16.04% to $7.42. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 billion. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Spirit Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) shares decreased by 25.9% to $1.66 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $181.8 million. </li>
<li>Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPAI#NASDAQ">SPAI</a>) shares declined by 23.08% to $2.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $27.3 million. </li>
<li>Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>) shares declined by 19.29% to $7.41. The company's market cap stands at $113.1 million. </li>
<li>AgEagle Aerial Sys (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#AMEX">UAVS</a>) stock declined by 18.52% to $0.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 million. </li>
<li>iPower (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPW#NASDAQ">IPW</a>) shares declined by 13.71% to $1.79. The company's market cap stands at $56.4 million. </li>
<li>Graphex Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFX#AMEX">GRFX</a>) stock decreased by 12.95% to $0.28. The company's market cap stands at $13.8 million. 
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</ul>
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12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) stock is trading higher on Friday following a report suggesting Spirit Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy. 
What To Know: Back in January, a federal district court judge blocked a merger between JetBlue and Spirit, according to 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>. Since then, the companies have abandoned the merger, reasoning that they likely could not overcome the legal and regulatory challenges.
Currently, Spirit is in talks with bondholders and creditors regarding support for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth told Reuters, &#8220;We suspect Spirit should be able to renegotiate with creditors outside of bankruptcy.&#8221;
Additionally, Spirit is planning to cut its capacity by close to 20% during the fourth quarter and has already cut dozens of flights for November and December. The company has reported losses in nearly every quarter since February 2020, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
If Spirit declares bankruptcy, JetBlue, along with other airlines, may have the chance to purchase assets from the declining company at a discount. In addition, a Spirit bankruptcy would give JetBlue the chance to attract consumers looking for budget friendly options.
Lastly, a Spirit bankruptcy would leave consumers with one less option giving remaining airlines more pricing power, especially when it comes to key domestic flights. This could result in higher revenue per flight for the surviving airlines.
How To Buy JetBlue 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 JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</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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JBLU Price Action: At the time of publication, JetBlue stock is moving 13.8% higher at $7.28, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With JetBlue Stock Friday?

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in JBLU often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for JetBlue Airways. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 12% bullish and 50% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $29,375, and 7 calls, totaling $337,995.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $4.0 and $7.5 for JetBlue Airways, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for JetBlue Airways's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across JetBlue Airways's significant trades, within a strike price range of $4.0 to $7.5, over the past month.
<h3>JetBlue Airways 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728053232_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
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<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.78</td>
<td>$2.59</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$80.7K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>419</td>
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<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>394</td>
<td>205</td>
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<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
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<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>176</td>
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<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>137</td>
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<h3>About JetBlue Airways</h3>
JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The operating segments of company are Domestic &amp; Canada, Caribbean &amp; Latin America and Atlantic. Majority of revenue is generated from Domestic &amp; Canada segment.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding JetBlue Airways, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of JetBlue Airways</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 14,042,197, the price of JBLU is up 13.93% at $7.28. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On JetBlue Airways</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $5.75.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Hold rating for JetBlue Airways, targeting a price of $6. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities upgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $6. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on JetBlue Airways, maintaining a target price of $6. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a In-Line rating for JetBlue Airways, targeting a price of $5. 
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Decoding JetBlue Airways's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 50 points on Friday.
Shares of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41182821/architectural-services-company-apogee-smashes-q2-expectations-hikes-fy25-eps-outlook-despite-revenu"> guidance above estimates</a>.
Apogee Enterprises reported second-quarter sales of $342.4 million, beating the consensus estimate of $335.3 million. Adjusted EPS rose 5.9% Y/Y to $1.44, beating the consensus of $1.23.
Apogee Enterprises shares jumped 20.7% to $82.56 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>) gained 20.6% to $6.02 following a report suggesting Spirit Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy. The company, a budget airline, may see a rise in passengers due to a drop in competition.</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) surged 15% to $7.34 following a report suggesting Sprint Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy. Earlier this year, a judge blocked a merger between the two companies because it could hurt competition and hike ticket prices.</li>
<li>LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LX#NASDAQ">LX</a>) surged 12.5% to $3.8250.</li>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) gained 11.8% to $19.08 after the company announced it will present its long-term data from the HOPE-2 open-label extension study at the 2024 World Muscle Society Congress.</li>
<li>Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) rose 10.5% to $3.0950.</li>
<li>Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/B#NYSE">B</a>) gained 10.3% to $44.22 following a report suggesting that Apollo Global Management is in talks to acquire the company.</li>
<li>JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKS#NYSE">JKS</a>) shares rose 10.3% to $28.84.</li>
<li>MINISO Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSO#NASDAQ">MNSO</a>) gained 7.2% to $20.33 after Citigroup initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $26.8.</li>
<li>V.F. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) gained 6.6% to $20.81.</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) climbed 6% to $142.21.</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 5.1% to $58.48.</li>
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Apogee Enterprises Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Frontier Group, JetBlue Airways And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

JetBlue Airways shares are trading higher following a report suggesting Sprint Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy. Earlier this year, a judge blocked a merger between the two companies because it could hurt competition and hike ticket prices.

Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:&nbsp;<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) experienced a significant drop of over 40% in pre-market trading on Friday. This decline follows reports of the airline engaging in bankruptcy talks with bondholders.
At the time of writing, it was trading at $1.35&nbsp;while it closed at $2.24 on Wednesday, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro.</a>
The budget airline is contemplating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41178053/spirit-airlines-engages-in-bankruptcy-talks-amid-financial-struggles-report">Chapter 11 filing</a> as it faces severe financial difficulties. The discussions primarily aim to secure bondholder and creditor support for a potential bankruptcy filing, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday.
Spirit&rsquo;s financial strain is largely due to a $3.3 billion debt, including over $1.1 billion in secured bonds that mature within a year. The company must address these notes by Oct. 21 to meet its credit card processor&rsquo;s deadline.
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CEO Ted Christie acknowledged in August that the airline is actively negotiating with bondholders&rsquo; advisers to manage these debts. He emphasized the priority of securing a favorable outcome for the business while enhancing performance and guest experience.
Spirit&rsquo;s financial troubles have been worsened by its failure to achieve annual profitability since the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline plans to cut capacity by nearly 20% in the fourth quarter, further impacted by the recall of Pratt &amp; Whitney engines, which has grounded part of its fleet and led to pilot furloughs.
In March, Spirit scraped off its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37455281/jetblue-spirit-airlines-shares-are-moving-monday-whats-going-on">$3.8 billion merger agreement</a> with JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>). After the talks about Spirit&rsquo;s bankruptcy, JetBlue was up by 5.16%,
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Pre-Market Outlook

Spirit Airlines Drops Over 40% Amid Bankruptcy Discussions

Traders are cautiously optimistic ahead of the all-important payrolls report, with the index futures narrowly mixed in early Friday. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41177060/port-strike-ends-workers-return-to-work-friday">suspension of the Longshoremen&#8217;s strike</a> removes one of the overhangs even as the Middle East tensions rage unabated. The September job gains could have a big impact on the near-term direction of the market.
&#8220;Payroll data will be closely watched as the sentiment is now that the Fed has become less focused on inflation and more on employment,&#8221; said fund manager Louis Navellier. A BofA note highlighted that the S&amp;P 500 futures have been more reactive to non-farm payroll data than any other economic data in recent years, a screenshot of the note shared by a financial writer on X showed.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.14%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.07%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.05%</td>
</tr>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.22%</td>
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In premarket trading on Friday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) gained 0.16% to $568.75 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) moved 0.32% higher to $483.14, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks showed nervousness throughout Thursday&#8217;s session before closing lower, with geopolitical tensions, the dockworkers&#8217; strike and mixed economic data weighing down on sentiment. While a bigger-than-expected increase in jobless claims stirred anxiety about the monthly jobs data, the Institute for Supply Management&#8217;s stronger-than-expected service sector purchasing managers&#8217; index tempered expectations concerning a bigger cut.
The Nasdaq Composite oscillated back and forth in the morning session but languished mostly below the unchanged line in the afternoon before ending marginally lower. This is despite IT and communication services posting moderate gains. The broader S&amp;P 500 Index traded mostly in the red and ended modestly lower, with consumer discretionary, consumer staple, healthcare, material and real estate stocks dragging the index lower. On the other hand, energy stocks posted solid gains. The index settled at a two-week low. 
The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed as it settled down 0.44% at a one-week low.
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<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.04%</td>
<td>17,918.47</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
<td>5,699.94</td>
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<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
<td>42,011.59</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
<td>2,195.01</td>
</tr>
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Insights From Analysts:
Comerica Chief Economist Bill Adams said he expects the Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points in November, December, January and March and then move toward quarterly rate cuts for the rest of the next year. The economist noted that inflation is slowing to near the Fed&#8217;s 2% target, largely due to lower energy prices. Core inflation, though higher than the headline inflation, could slow due to downward pressure on durable goods and used autos persist and a slower increase in housing costs, he said.
Adams sees the Fed funds rate to be in the range of 3%-3.25% by the end of 2025. That said, the economist does not rule out a faster pace of rate cuts if the economy weakens materially, or a slower rate cut if the large deficit or wars in oil-exporting regions cause inflation to rebound.
Navellier weighed in on the near-term trajectory of the market in a note sent to clients on Thursday. &#8220;Funds flows into equities are likely to remain positive, at least until there is a sustained pullback, which hasn&#8217;t happened since &#8217;22,&#8221; he said.
The fund manager noted that the AI theme got a boost after OpenAI&#8217;s new funding round, which raised $6.6 billion from a long list of well-known investors, valuing the company at $157 billion. Also, Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang&#8217;s comments that demand for the company&#8217;s new Blackwell chips is &#8220;insane,&#8221; is a positive for the sector, he said.
 &#8220;AI adoption remains one of the fastest-growing new technologies ever and continues to promise big gains in productivity, though the timing of meaningful cash flow gains still remains uncertain,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>The Bureau of Labor Statistics is due to release its September non-farm payrolls report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect job gains of 150,000, up from the 142,000 rate in August. The jobless claims are expected to stay put at 4.2% and the average hourly wages may have risen at a steady annual pace of 3.8%.</li>
<li>New York Fed President John Williams is scheduled to give opening remarks at the conference &#8220;The Future of New York City: Focus on Jobs,&#8221; at 9 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will make a TV appearance at 10 a.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) plunged over 37% after reports said the low-cost carrier is exploring Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing following its failed attempt to merge with JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>). JetBlue climbed over 5%.</li>
<li>Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) is scheduled to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">announce its quarterly results before the market opens.</a></li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures added to their 5%+ gains from Thursday and traded above $74.50, and gold futures traded flat under their all-time high. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed over 1% ahead of the jobs data. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note remained unchanged at 3.85%.
The Asian markets were mixed, with Japan ending modestly higher, and Hong Kong and a few other majors advancing. On the other hand, the Indian, Australian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Taiwanese markets retreated. The Chinese market continued to remain closed for a weeklong holiday.
In Europe, sentiment is modestly positive in early trading, although the U.K. market is retreating.
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US Stocks On Edge As Traders Brace For Crucial Jobs Report: Why This Fund Manager Says AI Stocks Just Received Big Boost

On Thursday, U.S. markets saw losses, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.4% to 42,011.59, the S&amp;P 500 closing down almost 0.2% at 5,699.94, and the NASDAQ slipping 0.04% to end at 17,918.48.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
Palantir&#8217;s shares rose 4.67% to close at $39.24, with an intraday high and low of $39.29 and $37.37 respectively. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high and low stand at $39.29 and $14.48. The company&#8217;s co-founder, Peter Thiel, recently completed selling the maximum number of shares under a trading plan he initiated in May. Additionally, Palantir announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41167646/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-today">strategic partnership</a> with Edgescale AI to enhance AI operations in various industrial sectors.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
Amazon&#8217;s stock fell 1.52% to close at $181.96. The shares hit an intraday high of $183.44 and a low of $180.88. The 52-week high and low are $201.2 and $118.35 respectively. The company is reportedly set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41162458/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-said-prime-video-will-have-meaningfully-fewer-ads-than-rivals-2-month">increase the number of advertisements</a> on its Prime Video platform starting next year as part of its broader strategy to enhance its ad-supported streaming services.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
Meta&#8217;s shares increased 1.74% to close at $582.77, with an intraday high and low of $583.36 and $568.73 respectively. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high and low are $583.36 and $279.4. The social media company has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41176448/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-paid-2b-to-content-creators-in-the-past-year-and-it-wants-to-pay-out-more">paid out over $2 billion</a> to content creators this year as it works to boost monetization efforts for users of the platform.
Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>)
Spirit Airlines&#8217; stock dipped 3.45% to close at $2.24. The shares hit an intraday high of $2.43 and a low of $2.22. The 52-week high and low are $17.49 and $2.22 respectively. The budget airline is reportedly in discussions with bondholders regarding the terms of a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41178053/spirit-airlines-engages-in-bankruptcy-talks-amid-financial-struggles-report">bankruptcy filing</a> following a failed merger with JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>).
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s shares fell 3.35% to close at $240.67. The shares hit an intraday high of $249.79 and a low of $237.81. The 52-week high and low are $271 and $138.8 respectively. The electric vehicle maker returned to growth with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41166723/how-many-evs-has-tesla-delivered-produced-each-quarter-a-look-at-the-results-since-2019">third-quarter delivery figures</a> showing a year-over-year increase from the prior year.
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Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) is reportedly in discussions with bondholders regarding the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing. The budget airline is exploring restructuring options <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37455281/jetblue-spirit-airlines-shares-are-moving-monday-whats-going-on">following a failed merger</a> with JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>).
What Happened: Spirit is considering a Chapter 11 filing as it grapples with significant financial challenges. The airline is also looking into restructuring its balance sheet through an out-of-court transaction, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/spirit-airlines-in-talks-with-bondholders-over-terms-of-potential-bankruptcy-filing-fdd23fae">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
However, according to the report, recent discussions have primarily focused on securing an agreement with bondholders and creditors to support a bankruptcy filing. 
Spirit is facing mounting pressure due to its $3.3 billion debt load, which includes over $1.1 billion in secured bonds maturing within a year. The airline must refinance or extend these notes by Oct. 21, as per its credit card processor&#8217;s deadline. 
CEO Ted Christie mentioned in August that the company is in active discussions with bondholders&#8217; advisers to address these maturities.
&#8220;Before we get into the results, I want to note that we are engaged in productive conversations with the advisors of our bondholders to address the upcoming debt maturities. Because those conversations are ongoing, we are not going to go into detail or take any questions on this topic or speculate on potential outcomes. Needless to say, it is a priority, and we are focused on securing the best outcome for the business as quickly as possible, while staying focused on driving performance and implementing our new travel options and elevated guest experience," Christie said in the August earnings call. 
Spirit&#8217;s financial woes have been exacerbated by its inability to turn an annual profit since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline&#8217;s operational footprint is shrinking, with plans to reduce capacity by nearly 20% in the fourth quarter. 
Additionally, Spirit has been affected by the recall of Pratt &amp; Whitney engines, grounding part of its fleet and leading to pilot furloughs.
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Why It Matters: The potential bankruptcy filing by Spirit Airlines comes in the wake of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37455281/jetblue-spirit-airlines-shares-are-moving-monday-whats-going-on">terminated merger agreement</a> with JetBlue Airways. 
The two companies had initially planned a merger valued at $3.8 billion, which was expected to create a strong low-fare competitor in the airline industry. However, the merger was called off in March due to unmet conditions, impacting Spirit&#8217;s strategic plans. 
Meanwhile, JetBlue has been focusing on its turnaround strategy, bolstered by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40779100/air-travel-demand-and-lower-fuel-costs-to-propel-jetblues-turnaround-analyst-upgrades-stock">rising air travel demand and lower fuel costs</a>. Analysts have upgraded JetBlue&#8217;s stock, projecting a significant liquidity position by 2026.
Spirit Airlines has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40043751/whats-going-on-with-spirit-airlines-stock">faced regulatory challenges</a>, such as a temporary block on a rule requiring airlines to disclose fees upfront. This legal development briefly boosted Spirit&#8217;s stock in July.
Price Action: Spirit Airlines Inc. stock closed at $2.24 on Thursday, down 3.45% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock plummeted by 30.38% to $1.56. Year to date, Spirit Airlines has fallen significantly, down 86.30%.
Meanwhile, JetBlue Airways Corporation ended the day at $6.39, down 2.74%. In after-hours trading, the stock rose by 4.85%. Year to date, JetBlue has gained 21.25%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Spirit Airlines Engages In Bankruptcy Talks Amid Financial Struggles: Report

Ratings for JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) were provided by 7 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for JetBlue Airways, revealing an average target of $5.43, a high estimate of $6.00, and a low estimate of $4.00. Observing a 12.66% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $4.82. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727967666_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of JetBlue Airways by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Duane Pfennigwerth</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Didora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to JetBlue Airways. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of JetBlue Airways compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of JetBlue Airways's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of JetBlue Airways's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBLU/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on JetBlue Airways analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind JetBlue Airways</h2>
JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The operating segments of company are Domestic &amp; Canada, Caribbean &amp; Latin America and Atlantic. Majority of revenue is generated from Domestic &amp; Canada segment.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: JetBlue Airways's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: JetBlue Airways's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.97%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: JetBlue Airways's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.03%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): JetBlue Airways's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.94%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): JetBlue Airways's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.18%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 2.23.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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