Rising inflation over the past few months has raised concerns among investors that the Federal Reserve could slow its pace of interest rate cuts this year. This has led to a shaky start for markets in 2025. However, major indexes rebounded on Wednesday as fresh data showed that the annual inflation rate slowed marginally, while the monthly rise was still under control.Overall, despite a slight rise, inflation closed December on a better note. Given this positive sentiment, investing in consumer discretionar ...

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) has gained 35.5% in the past six months, outpacing the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500. The detailed price performance is shown in the chart below.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThis cruise and vacation company is thriving on solid demand for its diversified product offerings, driven by its strategic marketing campaigns and fleet optimization efforts. Also, its focus on efficiently using its free ...

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) . This is because this security in the Leisure and Recreation Services space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably takin ...

Carnival Co. & TodayCCLCarnival Co. &$24.51 +0.62 (+2.60%) 52-Week Range$13.78▼$27.17P/E Ratio21.88Price Target$27.18Add to WatchlistCarnival Co. & plc NYSE: CCL is the world’s largest cruise ship operator with a portfolio of nine cruise line brands. The consumer discretionary sector leader owns some of the most recognized brands, such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Cunard Line. Carnival caters to all budgets, demographic ...

VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard is proud to announce the fleet-wide rollout of its holistic Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs, a collaboration with the iconic lifestyle magazine. Launching this January, guests traveling on flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria will be able to enjoy these curated wellness experiences, designed to help travelers feel revitalized and recharged as they journey to extraordinary destinations.  The Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at S ...

Guests can experience the Chilean Fjords, Glacier Alley, and new for this season: Pío XI Glacier, the Southern Hemisphere's largest outside Antarctica SEATTLE, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Filled with exciting destinations and iconic sites, Holland America Line's 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica season is officially open for booking. Each itinerary, between 14 and 31 days in length, includes a wide array of ports and natural destinations for guests to choose from when planning their perfect holiday. ...

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") has closed its repricing of approximately $700 million of term loans (such repriced loans, the "2027 Repriced Loans") under its first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2027 and approximately $1.75 billion of term loans (such repriced loans, the "2028 Repriced Loans") under its first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 202 ...

Visitors to Cunard's Festival experience can enter to win a Caribbean voyage on Queen ElizabethVALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard proudly announces its role as a platinum sponsor at this year's 24th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) in Miami, Florida from February 20-23, 2025.Attendees will be treated to Cunard's renowned culinary offerings, at the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village and the American Airlines® North Venue, with a ...

Kameron Marlowe, Drew Baldridge, Tigirlily Gold Among Artists Featured in New ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge Series Aboard Regal Princess Voyages Sailing from Galveston in early 2025FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, in partnership with the Academy of Country Music® (ACM®), is bringing country music to the high seas with the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series*. On Caribbean voyages departing Galveston between February 9 and March 17, guests aboard Rega ...

Carnival (CCL 0.37%) (CUK 0.23%) stock has moved on from its one-time meme status and has beat the market squarely for two years in a row -- up 130% in 2023 and following that up with a 34% gain in 2024.The cruise industry is back up and running, and as the leading cruise operator, Carnival has the most to gain. It's making all the right moves to win back customers and recharge its business, but there are some still residual challenges left over from its taking on a huge debt early in the pandemic.Has Carni ...