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The World Is Running Out of Cheap Oil — And Markets Are Panicking

David Somoza-Cano — On the morning of March 12, 2026, United Airlines stock plummeted 33% in a single trading session. Crude oil surged past $100 a barrel. Tankers were burning in the Persian Gulf. Unexpectedly, Washington authorized the sale of Russian oil that has been sanctioned for years. This is not a routine market correction. […]

“Chapter 22” Turbulence: Spirit Airlines Refiles for Bankruptcy Just Months After Exiting Chapter 11

Hannah Senecal – A Rapid Reentry Into Bankruptcy On August 29, 2025, Spirit Airlines (“Spirit”) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York just five months after emerging from its previous restructuring. This increasingly common trend, called “Chapter 22,” refers to companies that file for Chapter 11 twice. Spirit’s swift return to bankruptcy raises […]