Wall Street marched higher early today, the Associated Press reports, with futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average each gaining 0.2% before the bell.
Delta Air Lines shares rose 4.1% after the Atlanta carrier reported the highest revenue for any first quarter in its history while earning profits of $37 million. The performance lifted the entire airline sector, with United shares rising 3.6% and American climbing 2.9%.
Honest Company, the online personal care business founded by Jessica Alba, announced that the actress was stepping down as chief creative officer.
U.S. benchmark crude oil gained 50 cents early today to $85.73 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the international standard, was up 53 cents to $89.95 per barrel.
In currency dealings early this morning, the U.S. dollar rose to 151.83 Japanese yen from 151.75 yen.
