UAL is trading 5.6% up at $105.58, driven by a significant analyst upgrade and positive sentiment across the travel sector.

  • UBS raised its price target on United Airlines to $148 from $139, maintaining a Buy rating and citing potential conflict resolution in the Middle East as a meaningful catalyst for the stock.
  • The broader airline sector is also gaining amid investor optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement, which could lead to lower fuel costs.