This story was originally published on CIO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CIO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Marriott International is “actively investing” in technology, data and AI with the goal of improving customer and employee experiences, executives said Tuesday during an earnings call for Q4 2025. The hotel chain expects to deploy $1.1 billion in investment spending this year. More than one-third of that investment will go toward continued spending on digital t ...

Group 1 - As of February 11, 2026, two stocks in the consumer discretionary sector are signaling potential warnings for momentum-focused investors [1] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is highlighted as a key momentum indicator, with a threshold of 70 indicating overbought conditions [2] - The two identified stocks are Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:HAS) and Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) [3]

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, sees U.S. stock futures pointing higher, signaling a potentially positive open as investors eagerly await a crucial jobs report. This premarket optimism follows a mixed session on Tuesday, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continued its record-setting streak, while the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) experienced slight pullbacks. The overarching narrative remains a delicate balance between corporate earnings, economic data, and the Federal Reserve's futu ...

Core Viewpoint - Marriott International's shares have performed well, increasing approximately 18% over the past year, and the company provided a strong outlook for 2026, leading to a new 52-week high for its shares despite challenging market conditions [1] Group 1 - The company has gained about 18% in share value over the past year [1] - A solid outlook for 2026 was provided, positively impacting investor sentiment [1] - Shares reached a new 52-week high following the positive outlook announcement [1]

Core Viewpoint - Marriott International's shares have performed well, increasing approximately 18% over the past year, and the company provided a strong outlook for 2026, leading to a new 52-week high for its stock [1] Group 1: Company Performance - The stock of Marriott International has gained about 18% in the past year [1] - The company announced a solid outlook for 2026, which positively impacted its stock price [1] - The shares reached a new 52-week high following the announcement [1] Group 2: Market Environment - The company has managed to perform well despite a challenging market environment [1]

Core Insights - Operating profit increased by 48%, driven by strong online sales in the U.S. despite ongoing political uncertainty [1] Group 1 - The significant rise in operating profit indicates robust financial performance [1] - Online sales in the U.S. played a crucial role in this growth, highlighting the importance of e-commerce channels [1] - Political uncertainty did not adversely affect the company's performance, suggesting resilience in its business model [1]

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The Sonder fiasco cost Marriott millions. On a Tuesday earnings call, Marriott's outgoing finance chief, Leeny Oberg, said Marriott incurred a $23 million loss from terminating its contract with the luxury short-term rental company Sonder in November.A Tuesday earnings report said the $23 million in charges came from termination expenses and the write-down of Marriott's licensing agreement with Sonder. Oberg added that it was a one-time expense. There were no other mentions in the earnings call of any fal ...

Germany's Commerzbank , fending off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit , said on Wednesday that net profit in 2026 would probably exceed its original target of 3.2 billion euros ($3.81 billion). ...

Core Viewpoint - Heineken announced plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally and has lowered its profit growth expectations for 2026 compared to the previous year as the company and its industry peers face ongoing challenges [1] Group 1: Job Cuts - Heineken will reduce its global workforce by up to 6,000 positions [1] Group 2: Profit Growth Expectations - The company has set lower expectations for profit growth in 2026 than it did a year earlier [1]