Market Movers rounds up the best investor and analyst reactions to Delta Air Lines. Professionals discussed the airline after CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC he would raise his second-quarter earnings forecast. Bastian also predicted that Delta’s second-quarter earnings could be the airline’s highest for the April-June period, thanks to strong demand and purchases of premium tickets. Delta expects adjusted earnings of $2.25 to $2.50 a share, up from a previous range of $2 to $2.25 a share. Jefferies’ Sheila Kahyaoglu said on CNBC Tuesday that her firm is raising its price target on the stock to $50. Delta Air Lines ended the day up nearly 7% at $46.09 per share.
