Crude Oil Down Over 2%; Delta Air Lines Posts Upbeat Earnings
1. DAL's Q2 results surpassed expectations, improving confidence in its recovery. 2. Operating revenue of $16.65 billion exceeded estimates by $470 million. 3. Adjusted EPS was $2.10, above forecasts despite an 11% year-over-year decline. 4. The airline's average fuel price dropped to $2.26 per gallon, enhancing margins. 5. DAL reinstated its full-year guidance for 2025, signaling optimism in operations.