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Travel Stocks Surge on Iran War Optimism

Updated 2026-05-27 22:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Travel stocks, including Delta and United, saw significant gains as the market bet that the Iran war might be ending. However, some analysts caution against overoptimism.

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Equities had been prone to larger upswings when President Trump previously talked positively about the two sides getting closer to ending the Iran war

2026-05-27 22:31 UTC

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Investors betting the Iran war is ending are buying up travel stocks

Shares of travel names Delta, United and MGM were among the S&P 500’s biggest gainers on Wednesday. But one strategist called the market’s optimism misplaced.

2026-05-27 22:40 UTC