Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares closed at $69.53 following a surge in options activity, where Jan-26 $72 strike call options jumped 11% despite no major company news.
- The minor stock movement occurred amid thin holiday volumes and geopolitical tensions, following earlier 2-3% slides in airline stocks due to winter storm disruptions.
- Financial metrics indicate the company is balancing revenue growth with ongoing liquidity concerns and recent insider selling.