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Airline stocks, including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, are trending upwards as holiday travel increases. The TSA reports a busy travel season, projecting 44.3 million travelers between Dec. 19 and Jan. 4, 2026. American Airlines shares rose 0.45%, United Airlines 1.03%, Southwest Airlines 0.22%, and Delta Air Lines 0.34%. This follows earlier disruptions due to a U.S. government shutdown and staffing shortages.
USA News Group reports on the accelerated development in Africa's mining sector due to gold's strong annual gain. Key players like Lake Victoria Gold and Barrick Mining are highlighted. Lake Victoria Gold is advancing its Tembo Project in Tanzania, confirming high-grade gold mineralization. Barrick Mining is exploring an IPO for its North American Gold Assets. J.P. Morgan forecasts gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce by 2026. The news underscores the strategic moves by gold companies in response to market conditions.
Southwest Airlines Co. stock fell 1.61% to $41.56, outperforming competitors despite losses. Delta Air Lines fell 2.16%, United Airlines fell 2.15%, and American Airlines fell 4.06%. The stock closed 4.55% below its 52-week high, with trading volume 1.4 million below its 50-day average.
Southwest Airlines' profits fell 42% in the first nine months of 2025, yet its stock rose nearly 24%, outperforming other U.S. airlines. Analysts attribute the stock's success to strategic initiatives like assigned seating and extra legroom, expected to boost earnings significantly. Barclays upgraded Southwest's stock, forecasting adjusted earnings above $4 per share next year. Despite challenges like tariffs and a government shutdown, Southwest's stock hit a two-and-a-half year high, driven by investor optimism for its transformation.
Gold miners' stocks rise as gold prices near $4,500 per ounce, driven by a weaker dollar and geopolitical uncertainties. Newmont and Barrick Mining shares increase by about 1%, Agnico Eagle Mines by 1.3%, Kinross Gold by 1.1%, Harmony Gold by 2.1%, and Gold Fields marginally.
