Norwegian Cruise bets on rich Americans to navigate downturn
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH.N) said its wealthy travelers would help the U.S. liner ride out an economic downturn after better-than-expected quarterly results lifted its shares 7%. The Miami, Florida-based cruise operator said despite mounting concerns over a recession in the United States, it has not seen any pullback from its customer base of…
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Boot Barn says its store expansion strategy is paying off
Boot Barn says it propelled sales forward thanks to store expansion — even as digital channels face headwinds. On Wednesday, the western and work-wear apparel retailer announced it opened 10 stores during the second quarter of its 2023 fiscal year — including expansion into New Jersey and Delaware — bringing its total number of locations to 321. The…
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This Truck Maker Can Ride Out a Recession. Why It’s Time to Buy the Stock.
Before Steven Spielberg reached blockbuster success with Jaws, he made Duel, about a driver terrorized by a massive tanker truck. The story didn’t end well for the homicidal Peterbilt rig that the director used in the film, but investors should find a happier ending with the truck’s maker, Paccar. These days, Paccar (ticker: PCAR), which…
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Peloton Rows for Broke
The stakes have never been higher for Peloton Interactive PTON; Chief Executive Barry McCarthy. He has to hope his efforts don’t go from good, to better to bust. An Oct. 6 Wall Street Journal article based on an interview with Mr. McCarthy suggested he was giving Peloton about six more months to prove itself as…
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2 Tech Monopoly Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune
While monopolies may be bad for consumers, they’re actually good for investors. If you find a company that has a dominant market share, especially in a large and growing market, it’s a good idea to put your money behind it. Setting aside any regulatory risks, these companies tend to have huge profit margins and wide…
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Carnival Corp plunges on forecast of Q4 loss, delayed return to profitability
Carnival Corp (CCL.N) on Friday forecast a loss in the fourth quarter after it reported results for the third quarter that fell well short of Wall Street estimates, as higher fuel prices and cheaper fares offset a rise in bookings. Shares of Carnival plunged 20% to $7.33 per share in midday trading, falling to nearly…
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