This content is intended for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Introduction As of December 18, 2025, Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) stands at a fascinating crossroads in the global hospitality sector. Known historically as a stalwart of the midscale and economy segments, Choice has spent the last three years aggressively reinventing itself [...]
As the calendar turns toward 2026, the American economy stands at a pivotal crossroads, transitioning from the anxiety of a looming "tax cliff" to the adrenaline of a massive fiscal expansion. For much of 2024 and early 2025, investors fretted over the expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs
Although revenue growth has cooled, both Hilton and Marriott have continued to beat revenue and profit estimates in recent quarters while rolling out ambitious expansion plans.
New York, NY – December 17, 2025 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has concluded December 2025 with a notable ascent, marking a period of robust performance that has seen the index reach new all-time record highs. This upward momentum, however, unfolds against a complex and often contradictory economic landscape, characterized
Goldman said it expects sustained momentum in Macau gross gaming revenue into 2026 for Las Vegas Sands. It also upgraded two hotels, citing demand for World Cup games.
As 2025 draws to a close, global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has delivered an urgent and comprehensive outlook for the stock market in 2026, signaling a significant shift in investment landscape. Their latest projections paint a picture of an accelerating U.S. economy, a broadening of market
As global markets navigate the complex currents of economic policy and technological innovation, an often-underestimated force—geopolitical instability—remains a potent catalyst for market shifts. While the precise nature of future events is inherently unpredictable, the potential for geopolitical developments to trigger significant short-term volatility and influence long-term market trajectories
The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. This volatility leads to big swings in stock prices that have worked in their favor recently -
over the past six months, the industry has returned 18.1% and beat the S&P 500 by 4 percentage points.
Looking back on home builders stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) and its peers.
Despite trailing its industry peers during the past year, Marriott International continues to receive a moderately positive outlook from Wall Street analysts.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Monster (NASDAQ:MNST) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.
Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the travel and vacation providers stocks, including Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) and its peers.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed enthusiasm for Alphabet reinvigorated the artificial intelligence trade, propelling a market rebound heading into the Thanksgiving holiday.
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the travel and vacation providers industry, including Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and its peers.
As millions of Americans prepare to hit the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2025, a significant and welcome trend has emerged: national and regional gasoline prices are hovering at levels not seen in nearly four years. This substantial drop in fuel costs offers a tangible financial reprieve for holiday
The Consumer Discretionary sector in the S&P 500 demonstrated robust positive movement today, November 21, 2025, signaling a strong resurgence in investor confidence and an optimistic forecast for future economic growth. This upward trajectory reflects a collective belief that consumers are poised to increase spending on non-essential goods and
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
Washington D.C. – November 19, 2025 – The U.S. Labor Department announced today that it would not release a full jobs report for October due to a prolonged federal government shutdown that recently concluded. This unprecedented decision leaves a critical void in economic data, plunging policymakers, economists, and financial markets
