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If it all comes together, the stock could surge.

As gold surges to fresh record highs, it still may be the best hedge against everything investors fear right now about a U.S. stock market at its own record peaks.

Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock price surged Thursday after the air carrier signaled early signs of a strong holiday travel season and reported profit and revenue that rose well above expectations.

“Now it seems like there’s a surge of bigger runners, taller runners, that maybe get more return out of that plate,” Hocker said.

When he surged across the finish line, the time on the scoreboard flashed 3:46.63.