The cruise sector is getting hit hard today. Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) is leading the damage among the major operators, with RCL stock falling 6% to less than $270 as of midday Thursday.
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While it may not be anything like the 7% to 8% inflation rate of 2022 and 2023, the consensus view is that inflation will remain above the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target for some time to come. That makes dividend stocks more attractive, particularly those with yields that outpace the rate of inflation.
Nvidia’s GPUs are still the gold standard for artificial intelligence (AI) compute. Alphabet is developing a robust AI business and demonstrating incredible growth in its cloud business.
Carnival is making progress in its recovery, but its stock has plunged with rising oil prices. Target’s new CEO has a new turnaround plan, and the market recently cheered its earnings beat.
