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Oil crashing on Iran peace hopes, airlines soaring — ride the travel stock breakout

Oil prices just dropped over 3% on signs that the U.S. and Iran may be closing in on a peace deal, which would reopen a critical shipping route. Airlines and travel companies — which spend massively on fuel — are surging as a result.

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Airlines are some of the biggest consumers of jet fuel, so when oil drops sharply their costs fall and profits rise. Oil has slumped more than 5% this week alone on signs the U.S. and Iran may negotiate an end to the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Delta, United, and MGM were already among the top performers in the S&P 500 on Wednesday. If a deal materializes, fuel savings could add billions to airline bottom lines, giving this rally real legs beyond just speculation.

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