Stock Track | LATAM Airlines Soars 5.24% Pre-market as Chilean Stocks Rally on Political Developments

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LATAM Airlines Group SA (LTM) stock surged 5.24% in pre-market trading, riding a wave of optimism that has swept across U.S.-listed Chilean companies. The airline's shares are part of a broader rally among Chilean stocks, with several other companies also posting significant gains.

The upward movement is not isolated to LATAM Airlines. Other Chilean firms trading on U.S. exchanges are also seeing substantial increases. Compania Cervecerias Unidas is up 5.6%, while SQM shares have risen 5.3% in pre-market trading. This widespread rally suggests a macro factor affecting Chilean equities as a whole.

The catalyst for this market enthusiasm appears to be political. Far-right presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast is now favored to win the runoff election next month in Chile. This development has sparked positive sentiment among investors, who may view Kast's potential victory as favorable for business interests and economic policies in the South American nation. As LATAM Airlines is a major player in Chile's economy, the company's stock is benefiting from this broader market optimism surrounding the country's political future.

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