Rising oil prices and inflation concerns have investors selling

NEW YORK — Airline stocks dropped in Wednesday midday trading, as oil prices headed higher and investors grew wary of inflation waiting in the wings.a

Airlines shares drop as economic data shake stocks, more carriers report less May traffic

NEW YORK — Shares of U.S. carriers followed the broader market lower on Wednesday after the latest data gave investors more cause for concern about the nation’s economy.

Airlines shares rise as investors see value, JPMorgan raises Continental to ‘Overweight’

NEW YORK — Airline shares headed higher for a second day on Tuesday as investors scooped up shares beaten down in recent weeks, and set aside reports of lower traffic in May.

Airlines shares climb as stock markets rise on hopeful economic data, upbeat analysts’ reports

NEW YORK — Shares of U.S. airlines rose in Monday trading, following the broader market higher on better-than-expected economic data, including manufacturing, consumer spending and construction spending.

Airline stocks slide as broader market drops and investors head for the door

NEW YORK — Most airline stocks lost ground Monday as investors cashed in and the broader market retreated.

Airlines shares fall as oil prices climb and Fitch worries about access to credit

ATLANTA — Shares of U.S. carriers fell Thursday as the broader stock market pulled back and oil prices inched higher, continuing a rally that started earlier in the week.

Airlines shares climb, as investors find encouragement in manufacturing numbers

NEW YORK — Airline shares headed higher in Friday midday trading, as investors focused on economic data and set aside swine-flu worries.