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Southwest forecasts 2026 profit above estimates as overhaul gains traction

CHICAGO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlineson Wednesday forecast a full-year 2026 profit that topped Wall Street expectations, saying its overhaul is beginning to gain traction.The company expects an adjusted profit of at least $4.00 a share, compared with analysts’ average expectations of a profit of $3.19, according to data compiled by LSEG.

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Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 5 PM ET: Meta Reports Record Sales, Massive Spending Hike on AI Buildout | Microsoft's ...

Meta reported record sales of $60 billion in Q4, a 24% year-over-year growth. Microsoft saw earnings surge due to its cloud business. Tesla plans a $2 billion investment in xAI despite a drop in sales. IBM's sales rose 12% as AI demand grows. Southwest forecasts a profit surge, while Whirlpool's revenue fell 0.9%. CPKC's profit declined but revenue increased. Google will pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit. Starbucks sales rose 4%, and AT&T's sales increased. Prosperity Bancshares will acquire Stellar Bancorp for $2 billion.

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JetBlue Airways Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Shares of JetBlue Airways Corp. (JBLU) rose 6.55% to $5.04 on a strong trading day, breaking a four-day losing streak. The NASDAQ Composite Index increased by 0.17%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight rise of 0.02%. JetBlue's stock remains 35.63% below its 52-week high of $7.83. In comparison, competitors like Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines saw declines, while United Airlines experienced a modest increase. Trading volume for JetBlue reached 27.1 million, surpassing its 50-day average of 17.9 million.

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"Performance" Southwest Airlines' earnings forecast this year exceeded expectations, with stock price rising 6% after hours

Southwest Airlines announced that its net profit for the fourth quarter increased by approximately 24% year-on-year to reach $323 million, with adjusted earnings per share of 58 cents; revenue rose by 7.4% to $7.44 billion, lower than the expected $7.51 billion. However, the company provided strong guidance for the year, with its stock price rising 6% in after-hours trading. Following significant reforms to its business model, the company expects adjusted earnings per share to be at least $4 this year, higher than the market expectation of $3.19; it also anticipates capacity to increase by 2% to 3%

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BUZZ-Joby Aviation loses altitude after $1 bln stock, convertible deals announced

Joby Aviation's shares fell 12.3% to $11.73 after announcing $1 billion in convertible bonds and common stock offerings. The funds will support certification, manufacturing, and commercial operations. The stock ended Wednesday down 0.7% at $13.37, with a 60% gain over the past year. Analyst ratings show 2 "buy," 6 "hold," and 3 "sell," with a median price target of $12.50.

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Some of the Layoffs Across Corporate America.

• UPS: 48,000 employees

• Amazon: 30,000 employees

• Intel: 24,000 employees

• Accenture: 11,000 employees

• USPS: 10,000 employees

• Microsoft: 9,000 employee........................................................................................................................
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