Stock markets rise to new records thanks to the one-two punch of airlines and Big Tech

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set a new record on Thursday as airlines and tech led equities higher.

After a shaky start to the week, stocks pushed deeper into record territory Thursday with the airline sector and Big Tech continuing to lead the markets higher.

The S&P 500 gained 0.27% Thursday to close at a new record; the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed 0.09% higher and the Dow rose 0.43%.

Delta Air Lines, which had pulled profit guidance earlier this year on economic instability...