Back to market on close. Shares of Southwest Airlines hit a new 52- week high today, even after the airliner cut its outlook due to a drop in demand stemming from the government shutdown and higher fuel costs. The company did say in the filing that bookings have returned to previous expectations following the government shutdown.Now, of course, it's time for Options Corner. Joining us here, Rick Ducat, our lead market technician here on the Schwab network to take a closer look at Southwest and and some of t ...

Group 1 - Ford Motor Company is currently trading at a resistance level, specifically at $10.25, which has been significant since September, transitioning from support to resistance [1][2] - The phenomenon of support levels converting into resistance is common in the stock market, often due to regretful buyers who set sell orders at their breakeven price [3][4] - If buyers manage to push the price above the resistance level, it will be considered a 'breakout', indicating a shift in market dynamics [4][5] Group 2 - The removal of supply from the market by sellers who have canceled or finished their orders can lead to aggressive buying, potentially resulting in a price increase [5][6] - There is a possibility of a snowball effect that could drive Ford's stock price higher if the breakout occurs [6]