UAL Stock Remains a Wait-and-See Situation

UAL Stock Remains a Wait-and-See Situation

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) stock may have reached a bottom. But does that make shares a buy? Not so fast! The legacy carrier isn't out of the woods yet. The coronavirus from China (COVID-19) continues to materially affect the airline industry. Plus, what's to say air travel will return to normal once the COVID-19 outbreak peaks in the United States?Source: NextNewMedia / Shutterstock.com Things may look less bleak, but uncertainty remains for United Airlines and its peers. Granted, the recent stimulus bill does provide significant support to shore up their finances. But considering the potential terms and conditions of this federal aid, it could mean minimal upside for shareholders entering the stock today.On the other hand, buying UAL stock at the bottom could be a smart move. Wall Street has largely discounted legacy carriers due to this black swan event. But there's a difference between a smart contrarian bet, and a foolish...