Airline stocks plunge as Iran war continues with no end in sight

Now, one couldn't be faulted for staying clear of airline stocks heading into reporting season. Since the start of Operation Epic Fury late February, jet fuel prices have surged dramatically, creating the creating one of the most acute cost shocks the airline industry has faced in eons. And as you see in my sazzy fun fact of today, there's my really interesting smiley face.Airlines need a ton of fuel. And when fuel prices spike, it could very easily hammer profits. To protect profits, airlines jack up ticke ...