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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Life is too short to wait for what you want—whether it’s a trip around the world or just to the mall—and rich retirees are often paying for their children and grandchildren to come with them.

WTI crude is currently trading at $90.70 a barrel, down $3.19, or 3.40%, on the session, according to Investing.com data. Brent crude fell $2.67, or 2.68%, to $96.91 a barrel. The catalyst: Iranian state TV reported the existence of a draft deal with Washington that could ease the shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint through which a significant share of global oil supply flows. Reuters reported the development, citing the Iranian state media account.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

United, Delta and other airline stocks were flying early Wednesday as the sector finally put the Iran war in its wake. The exchange-traded fund, which tracks the performance of airline stocks, jumped 3.3% in early trading and was on track to close above its pre-war, Feb. 27 level for the first time since the conflict started. United Airlines was leading the sector higher, rising 6%, entering positive territory for the year and also on track for its first close above its Feb. 27 price since the war began.

Royal Caribbean's digital push is driving earlier bookings, higher onboard spending and stronger loyalty, reshaping cruise economics.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. Unfortunately, the industry’s recent performance suggests demand may be slowing as discretionary stocks’ 1.4% return over the past six months has trailed the S&P 500 by 7.7 percentage points.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after WTI crude crashed 4.7% to $92.94 on Iran-US peace deal progress, providing direct relief to airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and online travel agents. Airlines spend a significant portion of operating costs on jet fuel, so a 5% drop in crude flows almost directly to airline margins.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is facing a reduction in earnings for 2028 and beyond following Mexico's decis

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Royal Caribbean changed the cruise industry with its launch of Perfect Day at CocoCay. The cruise line changed the definition of what consumers expect in a private island by adding multiple experiences. The addition of a dock also meant passengers no longer had to ride on small tender ships to get ...

As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - travel and vacation providers industry, including Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) and its peers.

Norwegian Cruise Line shares have dropped more than 9% this month amid rising fuel prices and a rare viral outbreak.

In the past week, Royal Caribbean Cruises reported a strong Q1 2026, with US$4.50 billion in revenue, 11% year-over-year growth, and GAAP EPS of US$3.48 surpassing management guidance amid resilient demand and record WAVE season bookings. At the same time, management signaled roughly 10% revenue growth and higher net yields despite geopolitical and environmental setbacks, highlighting how the company is balancing expansion plans with regulatory and regional risks. Now we’ll examine how this...

Affirm Holdings Inc. recently expanded its collaboration with Google LLC, rolling out its installment payment options into Google Search, AI Mode, the Gemini app, and Google Pay checkout, while also extending its Royal Caribbean partnership to holidaymakers in the U.K. and Canada on top of the existing U.S. offering. These moves deepen Affirm’s presence across both major travel and technology ecosystems, potentially increasing how often consumers encounter its transparent, fee-free...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.49%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Shares of Carnival (NYSE:CCL) are up 9% in midday trading Wednesday while Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) is rallying 11%. Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) isn’t joining the party, with RCL stock only up 2% on the session. The divergence is the story. All three cruise names have been pummeled over the past month, with CCL stock ... Carnival Jumps 9%, Norwegian Cruise Line Soars 11%: Why Royal Caribbean Isn’t Joining the Cruise Party

Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) plans to review its prospects for investment in Mexico after authoriti

HAS beats Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as MAGIC: THE GATHERING and Monopoly Go! fuel Wizards' growth despite weaker Entertainment.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.61%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.68%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.95%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.75%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

​Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) ranks among our Best Value Stocks to Buy for Long Term Investment. On May 1, Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) from $377 to $380, and maintained an Outperform rating on the stock. ​The rating follows Royal Caribbean’s Q1 2026 earnings release announced on […]

​Carnival Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:CCL) is one of the Best Value Stocks to Buy for Long Term Investment. Recently, on May 15, TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Carnival Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:CCL) from $33 to $34 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. ​The firm also moved the stock to its “Top Picks” […]

VIK's first-quarter 2026 revenues benefit from increased Capacity Passenger Cruise Days (capacity PCDs) and higher revenue per PCD in 2026.

Cruising has become a popular vacation option at least partly because of the value proposition it offers compared to a land-based vacation. Value is consistently among the top three reasons people board one of Royal Caribbean’s 68 ships, Royal Caribbean Group CFO Naftali Holtz told the Wall Street ...