On June 24, Alaska Air rose 5.83% in regular trading, trading at $52.06/share, with turnover of $72.87 million. The rally was driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and a fresh UBS target price upgrade.

On the news front, WTI crude futures fell below the $70/barrel mark intraday, dropping over 4% to their lowest level since early March, retreating to pre-Iran conflict levels. Market expectations for easing Middle East tensions and recovery of Iranian oil supply weighed on prices. UBS noted that aviation fuel prices have fallen approximately 30% over the past month, while travel demand remains solid despite rising ticket prices. UBS raised its target price on Alaska Air from $56 to $62, maintaining a buy rating, and named the stock among its top picks ahead of second-quarter earnings.

The broader airline sector rallied in tandem, with American Airlines up 6.88%, United Airlines up 5.78%, Delta Air Lines up 3.70%, and Southwest Airlines up 3.04%. Separately, Alaska Airlines recently announced the promotion of CFO Shane Tackett to President effective June 29, expanding his responsibilities to include the commercial organization.

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