Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases in 2025

Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases, but inflation persists

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.

MarketWatch - 4h

GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected

U.S. economic growth slowed a bit more than expected in the final three months of 2024, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.

NBC News - 8h

GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected

GDP was expected to grow at a seasonally adjusted 2.5% annualized pace in the fourth quarter of 2025.

CNBC - 9h

Soaring egg prices are expected to continue to increase this year

According to the CBS News price tracker, a dozen eggs cost $4.15 currently, compared to $2.51 a year ago, which is a 65% increase. The USDA says egg prices are predicted to increase 20% this year ...

CBS News - 1d

Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025. Why retirees may feel it's not enough

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still face high prices.

CNBC - 4d

Airlines flex pricing power, signaling higher fares in 2025

Higher airfare is in store this year as strong demand, even during the dead of winter, and limited capacity growth prompt airlines to flex their pricing power.

NBC News - 6d

Airlines flex pricing power, signaling higher fares in 2025

Airlines say strong demand and limited capacity are keeping fares afloat.

CNBC - Jan. 23

American Airlines’ weaker-than-expected guidance ‘not as negative’ as it appeared, says analyst

American Airlines cited “present demand trends” and fuel-price forecasts as it predicted a first-quarter loss.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Xbox In 2025: Most-Anticipated Games And What To Expect

2025 may very well be a make-or-break year for Microsoft's Xbox brand. Following a relatively slow start to the generation--the lack of killer first-party exclusives has been notable--Microsoft ...

GameSpot - Jan. 22

NEV development in China: a review of 2024 and expectations for 2025

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Leadership in 2025: What to Expect and How to Prep

Being a CEO will look different in 2025. Here’s how to stay up to date.

Inc. - Jan. 20

As Hollywood reels, Netflix’s streaming lead is intact ahead of earnings. But expect price increases this year.

Ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings results on Tuesday, analysts say Netflix’s streaming dominance is still intact.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Southwest Airlines Just Did One of the Worst Things Any Company Can Do

Don’t create a culture in which the only reward for hard work is more work.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Southwest Airlines pilot charged with DUI while preparing for takeoff

Officers said pilot had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol before planned flight from Savannah to Chicago. Police at a Georgia airport arrested an airline pilot on a DUI charge as he was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Why the increase in child-care costs comes at a bad time for many parents

As more companies require remote employees to return to the office, working parents are struggling not only with upended schedules, but with the expense of additional child care.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Looking for winning airline stocks this year? BofA says to avoid Southwest and JetBlue.

Carriers with greater exposure to premium travel will fare better this year, analysts say.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight

Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.

ABC News - Jan. 17

Extreme weather like California wildfires has increased homeowners’ insurance costs. Now we know how much extra they’re paying.

A new Treasury Department analysis looks at how climate-related disasters affected 246 million insurance policies.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: LeBron James passes Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo increases lead

All-Star Game starters will be announced next week

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Increased December Consumer Spending Bodes Well for 2025 Growth

New data shows retail and restaurant spending rose again last month, suggesting consumers unhappy about higher post-pandemic prices are still buying, especially when they can get a good deal.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.

NBC News - Jan. 16

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Is the recent uptick in inflation cresting? Wholesale prices posts smaller-than expected increase.

Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose modestly in December in a reprieve from a string of elevated inflation in the final months of 2024 that have likely put off any further reductions soon in interest ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Cost of Sizewell C nuclear project expected to reach close to £40bn

Final price tag for building new power plant is likely to be double 2020 estimate

Financial Times - Jan. 14

California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger

There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.

ABC News - Jan. 11

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Delta outlook tops estimates as CEO expects 2025 to be airline's 'best financial year in our history'

Delta's CEO said strong travel demand is driving revenue higher.

CNBC - Jan. 10

How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?

Planning to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio? here's what you could pay to insure them this year.

CBS News - Jan. 10

NHL Power Rankings: Knights take command, plus each team's points pace vs. expectation

Another jumble atop the list gives us a new No. 1. Plus, a breakdown of how each team has performed vs. its preseason over/under from ESPN BET.

ESPN - Jan. 10

U.S. companies will need to increase their hedges against a stronger dollar in 2025, says Bank of America

A surging buck can crimp multinational’s profits

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases

Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas trading

Financial Times - Jan. 9

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual

Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4