Why Southwest Airlines Stock Took Flight in the First Half of 2021
The so-called "reopening trade" gained velocity in early 2021, and airline stocks were among the beneficiaries. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) gained 13.9% in the first six months of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and was up as much as 36% in April before falling back some.
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