Stock Market Today: American Airlines Edges Higher on Thursday

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) gained 1% Thursday to close at $12.95. Trading volume reached 105.5 million shares compared with a three-month average of 66 million, indicating increased interest despite no clear company-specific news that might have sparked the rise.The broader market advanced, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) up 0.9%, to 6,587.47, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) higher by 0.7%, to 22,043.07. Both indexes closed at record highs.Airline industry peers were mixed on the day. Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) fell 1.6% to $60.44, while United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) rose 1.7% to $109.36. Sector tone improved after Delta reaffirmed profit guidance on steady travel demand, and commentary this afternoon highlighted a rebound in corporate travel activity that also includes American.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool