Southwest layoffs: LUV stock price rises as airline slashes corporate workforce in ‘transformational plan'
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Southwest Airlines is laying off 15% of its workforce as part of a transformational plan to cut costs and improve efficiency. This move has led to a rise in LUV stock price.
February 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm
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Southwest Airlines is reducing its workforce by 15% to cut costs and enhance efficiency, resulting in a rise in LUV stock price.
The announcement of a significant workforce reduction is seen as a cost-cutting measure, which is positively impacting the stock price as investors anticipate improved financial performance.
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