Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (NYSE: HOT) today reported first quarter 2011 financial results. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (“Starwood” or the “Company”) today reported EPS from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2011 of $0.15 per share compared to $0.16 in...

Currency markets are likely to look past German unemployment figures, with traders focused on the upcoming US Gross Domestic Product report. Overnight Headlines Kiwi Dollar Underperforms as RBNZ Deflates Rate Hike Outlook Bank of Japan Keeps Policy Unchanged, Data Yields Mixed Results US...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is expected to post its FQ3 earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $16.20 billion. Aetna Inc (NYSE: AET) is projected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.97 per share on revenue of $8.38 billion. Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA) is projected to report its FQ2 EPS at $0.61 on...

I had high hopes for the Fed's rate decision and Chairman Bernanke's press conference this past session; and we weren't disappointed. Given the dollar's already crippling lows heading into the event, it would have taken a significant event to either jump start a recovery or forge meaningful follow...

The advanced 1Q GDP report is expected to show the world's largest economy growing at an annualized pace of 2.0% following the 3.1% expansion during the last three-months of 2010, and the slower pace of economic activity could spur a bearish reaction in the U.S. dollar as the Federal Reserve...

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Summer is fast approaching and with it comes hot temperatures and a new set of hot stocks. With the economy finally beginning to stabilize, we are seeing steady gains across markets. When the temperatures are high and the sun is shining, nothing is better than getting in a boat and sailing, or...

If the thought of watching Kate and William meander down the aisle in style has you reaching for your diary, tissues, or bridal magazines, perhaps it is time to consider hosting your own royal wedding. Of course, putting together a royal wedding without royal financing could be a sticking point...

Hudson Securities has issued a report previewing the 1Q11 earnigns for Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL). The report states, "RCL reports 1Q11 before the bell on Thursday. A 10 am EDT conference call is scheduled. Our current published estimate of $0.15 is $.02 above the Street and at the high-end of...

Hudson Securities has published a report previewing the 1Q11 Earnings for Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT). The report states, "Our current EPS estimate is $0.26, which is a penny above the Street and at the high-end of the guidance of $0.22-$0.26. We are comfortable heading into the...

The British Pound made another run at 1.6600 as the advanced 1Q GDP report for the U.K. showed a 0.5% expansion in the growth rate, but the lack of momentum to test the yearly high (1.6598) is likely to keep the exchange rate within a narrow range during the North American trade as the Federal...

JP Morgan has issued a report maintaining the Overweight Rating on Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN). According to the report, "This morning, WYN reported very strong 1Q11 results, beating revenues and adjusted EBITDA expectations on upside in its lodging franchise and vacation exchange and rentals...

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2011. First quarter 2011 adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.44, compared with $0.34 in the first quarter of 2010, an increase of 29%. First quarter 2011 reported diluted EPS was...

Wyndham Worldwide Corp (NYSE: WYN) reported its results for the first quarter on Wednesday. WYN reported its Q1 net income at $72 million, or $0.41 per share, up from $50 million, or $0.27 per share, in the year-earlier period. The company's net revenue increased to $952 million, from $886...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is expected to post its Q1 EPS at $1.95 on revenue of $61.72 billion. Hess Corp (NYSE: HES) is expected to post its Q1 earnings at $1.95 per share on revenue of $9.45 billion. MeadWestvaco Corp (NYSE: MWV) is projected to report its Q1 EPS at $0.23 on revenue of $1.39...