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# STOCKS | Southwest Hedges Full-Year Guidance as Fuel Expenses Rise

Southwest Airlines Co. broadened its full-year 2026 guidance as it cited uncertainty from the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, which lifted fuel expenses in the second quarter, according to Bloomberg. The carrier said the move reflects higher fuel costs tied to the geopolitical backdrop.

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