Shares of Southwest Airlines surged nearly 19% to a four-year peak after the carrier officially ended its decades-long open seating policy, a move analysts say could significantly boost future revenue.
Southwest Airlines capped off 2025 with record revenue and improved operations, positioning the carrier for what executives project will be a dramatic earnings acceleration next year, driven by new initiatives like assigned seating and a refined loyalty program.
Panama's Supreme Court has nullified long-held port contracts operated by a CK Hutchison subsidiary, declaring them unconstitutional. The landmark ruling throws the future of key container terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal into doubt and reverberates amid broader geopolitical tensions over global trade chokepoints.
SkyWest Airlines reported robust full-year earnings for 2025, overcoming a disruptive government shutdown in Q4. The regional carrier highlighted significant debt reduction, key contract extensions with major partners, and a bullish outlook for 2026 driven by new aircraft deliveries and improved operational leverage.
The new year brings a fresh wave of airline failures as Ecojet, a UK-based startup aiming to be the world's first zero-emission carrier, enters voluntary liquidation. Its collapse follows recent shutdowns in the Philippines and India, highlighting persistent turbulence in the regional aviation sector.
A sharp post-holiday inventory drawdown is reshaping freight dynamics, with falling ocean container rates foreshadowing tighter truck capacity, higher rejection rates, and rising costs for shippers in the months ahead.
In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.
Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.
The latest collaborative industry analysis from FreightWaves and Ryder details shifting dynamics in trucking, maritime, and intermodal sectors, offering a data-driven forecast for the pivotal first quarter of 2026.
A 16% quarterly bounce offers little solace for Cargojet Inc. shareholders, who have watched the stock plummet 57% over five years. While fundamentals show glimmers of strength, the air freight carrier's long-term trajectory remains a pressing concern for the market.
U.S. wheat futures declined across major exchanges on Friday, with Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis contracts all trading lower. Despite the pullback, export sales data remains robust, running ahead of last year's pace.
Despite posting a Q4 net loss, Covenant Logistics signals a shift in market dynamics, with executives pointing to rising spot rates, secured contract increases, and a disciplined fleet strategy as precursors to a stronger performance by late 2026.
Facing a tough freight environment, Schneider National's leadership outlines a strategy centered on cost discipline, tech investment, and strategic positioning in intermodal and dedicated services to steer toward future profitability.
Ciena's stock rose sharply following announcements that Telekom Srbija Group and Trans Pacific Networks will deploy its high-capacity optical solutions, highlighting the growing demand for AI-ready network infrastructure in critical global corridors.
While many AI stocks trade at sky-high premiums, Nebius Group presents a contrasting case. Analysts project a staggering revenue surge for 2026, suggesting its current valuation might not fully reflect its growth trajectory in the competitive cloud AI space.
The U.S. Space Development Agency's major contract award to Rocket Lab marks a pivotal expansion for the launch provider into the lucrative defense sector, with analysts forecasting accelerated revenue growth and a path to profitability.
Palantir Technologies smashed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, reporting a 70% surge in revenue and issuing guidance that signals even stronger growth ahead. The data analytics giant's performance underscores its deepening traction in both government and commercial sectors.
A former American Airlines crew member has filed a high-stakes lawsuit against Airbus, alleging that exposure to contaminated cabin air during a ground incident left her with debilitating neurological symptoms and unable to work, echoing broader industry concerns.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
As Palantir Technologies (PLTR) prepares to report Q4 2025 results, a wave of bullish analyst upgrades points to surging commercial demand for its AI platform, driving a debate over its valuation and long-term potential.
