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☆ How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare — and why the pricier one is worth it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Never again will I think of my parents as 'snobby' for wanting the more expensive accommodation (sorry, Mom and Dad). Carnival Firenze is Carnival Cruise Line's 27th ship. After my stint in the ship's interior accommodation, I now understand why balconies are the most popular cabin category. For Firenze's cheapest itinerary in 2024 — a four-night roundtrip voyage from Long Beach, California, to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico — a dual-occupancy interior cabin starts at $359 per person. That's a $160 difference — and well worth the extra cash.

Persons: Brittany Chang Locations: Long Beach , California, Catalina, Ensenada, Mexico

☆ Wall Street is set to wrap up a strong first half with a key inflation report on deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

With stocks set to close out a strong first half of 2024, investors have just one more key inflation hurdle to clear in the week ahead: May's personal expenditure report. Next week's personal consumption expenditure data, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, could show whether that overall picture is intact. May's consumer price index, for example, showed no increase from the prior month. Last month's producer price index , a measure of wholesale prices, unexpectedly dropped from the previous reading. Pending Home Sales Index (May) 11 a.m. Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index (June) Earnings: Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance , McCormick & Co. Friday June 28 8:30 a.m.

Persons: Stocks, Terry Sandven, Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, Scott Chronert, Brian Leonard, Leonard, Bank's Sandven, Sandven, Mills Organizations: Nvidia, Microsoft, U.S, Bank Asset Management, Federal, PCE, Bank of America Securities, Wall, Keeley, Advisors, FedEx, Dow, Nasdaq, Dallas Fed, Chicago, Richmond Fed, Carnival, New, Micron Technology, . Kansas City Fed Manufacturing, Nike, Walgreens Boots Alliance, McCormick, Chicago PMI Locations: . Kansas, Chicago, Michigan

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq record, $25 trillion Tesla?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Nasdaq recordThe Nasdaq Composite hit its fifth consecutive record close, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average saw slight declines. Consumer sentiment dropped in June, but hopes for cooling inflation boosted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq by 1.6% and 3.2% respectively for the week. Caterpillar and Boeing dragged down the Dow, while Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line were the biggest laggards on the S&P 500. Tempus AI debutTempus AI, an AI-driven health-care diagnostics company, rose as much as 15% in its Nasdaq stock market debut.

Persons: Elon Musk, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Fatih Aktas, Pavan Davuluri, Eric Lefkofsky, Adobe, Shantanu Narayen, Pope Francis Organizations: Turkish, United Nations, UN, Anadolu Agency, Getty, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Caterpillar, Boeing, Dow, Cruise Line, Microsoft, Windows, Google, China, Seven, JPMorgan Locations: New York, United States, Carnival, Russia

☆ Insider Today: Travel agents are back
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This week's dispatchRob McElhenney is Business Insider's June 2024 digital cover star. Edmon de Haro for BITravel agents are backFollowing the pandemic-era lockdowns, people are hungry for travel. The interest in having someone else plan a vacation is returning travel agents to their '90s glory. How travel agents came roaring back. Art Wager/Getty ImagesEveryone's moving to TexasMovers from all corners of the US are flocking to Celina, Texas, a small town about 41 miles north of Dallas.

Persons: —, Rob McElhenney, Sheryl Nields, Rob McElhenney's, Rob McElhenney breezed, would've, McElhenny, Samantha Rollins, Lucia Moses, Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney, Rob it's, de Haro, Zers, Z, Wager, Chelsea Jia Feng, Uma Naidoo, Naidoo, Liam Daniel, we're, Dev Patel's Organizations: Service, Business, Wrexham AFC, Wrexham, BI, Texas Movers, Getty, Cunard, Food, Harvard, Vivid Locations: Bali, Philadelphia, Culver City, Los Angeles, English, Wales, Wrexham, Houston , Texas, Texas, Celina , Texas, Dallas, Celina

☆ How the Christ Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro became the symbol of Brazil
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop looming above the city – the Cristo Redentor (Christ Redeemer) statue sweeps its arms out in a warm embrace, welcoming visitors to the city of samba. “It is he who finds me when I arrive in Rio.”For over a century, the statue has been a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Christ Redeemer bags are his top sellers, tied with those sporting the Sugarloaf Mountain. Deemed one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Christ Redeemer is Rio’s most visited attraction, says tour guide Cristina Arroio. Maybe that’s the ultimate miracle of the Christ Redeemer.

Persons: ”, Gilson Martins, Michelle Obama, Heitor da Silva Costa, Jesus teetering, Paulo Vidal, it’s, Vidal, Instituto Moreira Salles, Jesus Christ, Da Silva Costa –, –, Carlos Oswald, Paul Landowski, Da Silva Costa, Soapstone, Márcia Braga, Work, IPHAN, It’s, Matthew Stockman, Gilson Martins Braga –, “, Braga, ” Gilson Martins, ’, Emmanuele, Tom Jobin, “ Da, O, que lindo, ” Martins, ’ ”, Francesco Perrotta, Lina Bo Bardi, Corcovado, Mauro Pimentel, Cristina Arroio Organizations: CNN, Instituto, Nacional, Historical, Heritage, UNESCO, “, Guanabara ”, cariocas, Bosch, Getty Locations: Rio de Janeiro, Rio, Brazil, Calvary, Polish, Latin America, steatite, Minas Gerais, Braga, Ipanema, Guanabara, ” Rio de Janeiro, AFP

☆ The Fastest-Growing City in the US Is a Tiny Spot No One's Ever Heard of
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

About 40 miles north of downtown Dallas lies America's fastest-growing city: Celina, Texas. Highland Homes, which specializes in luxury homes within master-planned communities, has built several neighborhoods in Celina since 2020. Downtown Celina, Texas. New businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

Persons: Katy, Ryan Tubbs, Celina, Prosper, Alcynna Lloyd, Taylor Morrison, Toll, Bankrate, Casas, Aaron Graham, Graham, wasn't, Redfin, They're, Tracy Miller, Celina — it's, Miller, Tubbs, Dallas —, Sandy Lewis, It's, Joe Monaco Organizations: America's, Business, Houston, North Texas Tollway, Tollway, North Texas Tollway Authority, Celina, Highland Homes, Texans, Olympic, JC, Real, Group, Highland, Dallas, Troubadour, Development Group, WFAA Locations: downtown Dallas, Celina , Texas, Celina, Collin County, Texas, California, Florida, Georgia , Illinois, Missouri, Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Celina Texas, United States, Austin, Dallas, Celina , New Braunfels, North Texas, Frisco, Plano, Frisco ., Prosper, Highland, Celina ., Mustang, Cambridge, Wilson, Celina's, East Coasts, New York, Little Elm , Texas

☆ Inside America's Fastest-Growing City, a Little-Known Gem in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Just about 41 miles north of Dallas lies Celina, a small North Texas town that is America's fastest-growing city. Downtown Celina, Texas. Their metamorphosis into sprawling suburban metropolises has been greatly influenced by the ongoing expansion of the North Texas Tollway, which has increased accessibility to the previously remote cities. AdvertisementNew businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

Persons: There's, Katy, Ryan Tubbs, Celina, Celina Alcynna Lloyd, Taylor Morrison, Toll, Tubbs, Bankrate, Casas, Aaron Graham, Graham, They're, Tracy Miller, Celina —, Miller, Alcynna Lloyd, —, Sandy Lewis, It's, Celina ., Joe Monaco Organizations: Business, Downtown, Houston, homebuying, North Texas Tollway, Tollway, North Texas Tollway Authority, Celina, Highland Homes, Texans, Homes, Olympic, JC, Real, Group, Mustang, Highland, Little Elm, Troubadour, Celina's, Centurion American Development Group, Dallas, WFAA Locations: Dallas, Celina, North Texas, Collin County, Texas, California, Florida, Georgia , Illinois, Missouri, Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Downtown Celina , Texas, Celina Texas, United States, Austin, Celina , New Braunfels, Prosper, Frisco, Plano, Frisco ., Highland, Celina —, Wilson Creek, Cambridge, East Coasts, New York

☆ How the Paris Olympics could become a super-spreader event for dengue
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Analysis Mark Booth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The Conversation —In September 2023, several people came down with dengue fever in Paris, France. Aedes has spread considerably further than in 2016, and the number of dengue cases worldwide has increased dramatically in the same period. For the Paris Olympics to become a super-spreader event, several factors must overlap. Most dengue cases are asymptomatic. At the Rio Carnival this year, a dengue outbreak just days before the event led to a public health emergency being called, but the event wasn’t cancelled.

Persons: Mary ”, Mary Mallon, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Tokyo Olympics, Paris Olympics, Olympics, CNN Health Locations: Paris, France, Europe, COVID, Hunan Province, China, Peru, Brazil, Africa, Aedes

☆ Mother says $15,000 family cruise was canceled after she posted booking details on Facebook
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Kentucky woman said her family's cruise was canceled after they fell victim to identity theft. Banks and her family spent a year planning a trip on the Carnival Celebration ship. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA Kentucky mother said her family's booking on a cruise was canceled just 48 hours before the ship was due to set sail after they fell victim to identity theft. Tiffany Banks, her husband, and their children had spent a year planning their trip on the Carnival Celebration ship, which Carnival Cruise Line operates.

Persons: Tiffany Banks, Banks, — Organizations: Facebook, Service, Business Locations: Kentucky

☆ ‘Inside Out 2’ Review: PUBERTY! OMG! LOL! IYKYK!
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Manohla Dargis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

When a dumpling of an old lady toddles into the animated charmer “Inside Out 2,” she is quickly shooed away by some other characters. Her name is Nostalgia, and those who wave her off — Joy and Sadness included — tell her it’s too soon for her to show up. If you’ve seen “Inside Out” (2015), your tear ducts will already be primed for the sequel. For much of her life, those emotions have been orchestrated by Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), a barefoot, manic pixie. When “Inside Out 2” opens, Joy is still running the show with Sadness, Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale) and Disgust (Liza Lapira) inside a bright tower called headquarters.

Persons: toddles, —, they’ve, Riley, Joy, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira Organizations: Pixar

☆ Kia says hybrids aren't a threat to EVs but are the perfect gateway to electrification
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While EV sales fell in the first quarter of 2024 by more than 15% compared to the previous three months — their first drop since 2020 — hybrid sales are booming. But Kia sees hybrids as an opportunity to get potential BEV buyers in the door. AdvertisementBut if you look at the largest and arguably most important segment these days, compact SUVs, hybrids account for nearly one-fifth of sales, Kosowski said. AdvertisementFor Kia, building hybrids instead of EVs affects its bottom line beyond the revenue it generates. EVs cost substantially more to build than ICE and hybrid vehicles.

Persons: —, Steve Kosowski, Kia, Kosowski, Kia Niro, ROBIN TRAJANO, BEV, ZEV Organizations: Service, Business, Long, Kia Motors America, EV, Kia, ICE Locations: PWC

☆ An inside look at the weekend the GameStop frenzy began on WallStreetBets
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Nathaniel Popper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Like Tesla and Palantir, GameStop was a popular stock to short among hedge funds, though GameStop took it to a whole new level. "That's how I feel about these GME posts that are using the 'P' and get in so we can cause an 'S' words that are no-nos." That was enough to make WallStreetBets the seventh-largest holder of GameStop stock, ahead of some of the big Wall Street investment firms that had shown interest in the stock. AdvertisementOn WallStreetBets, Alzmann shared the growing evidence that Cohen was indeed planning to take a more active role at GameStop. AdvertisementBut when Cramer dug into the conversation happening around GameStop on WallStreetBets, he saw that something new and more sophisticated was happening.

Persons: GameStop, Jaime Rogozinski, Tesla, Jordan Zazzara, I've, Zazzara, Ryan Cohen, Andrew Left, ahem Citron, PLTR, here's, Citron, We're, WallStreetBets, Uberkikz11, I'm, Ryder, Rod Alzmann, Bolt, Alzmann, Kitty, Roaring Kitty, StockTwits, lockdowns, Nathaniel Popper, Harper Collins, Cohen, Jim Cramer, manipulatively, Cramer, who've, It's Organizations: GameStop, Sony, Business, Twitter, Gamestop, Virgin Galactic, Blockbuster, Netflix, Citron Research, Research, Vanguard, YouTube, Roaring, Roaring Kitty, Owls, WSB, shits, GME Owls, CNBC, Virgin, Street Books, HarperCollins Publishers, Misfits Locations: sweatpants, Tampa , Florida

☆ Thinking of booking a cruise? Here are the lines you should — and shouldn't — sail with.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Lauren Mack | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Before you book a cruise, it's important to understand that not all cruise lines are equal. Each cruise line has amenities, entertainment, and experiences tailored to specific cruisers. Carnival is good for families, Virgin Voyages for solo adults, and Cunard for mature travelers. I've sailed with most major lines, from kid-focused Disney Cruise Line to the sometimes-naughty Virgin Voyages. Each cruise line is unique, offering amenities, entertainment, and experiences tailored to specific cruisers.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Virgin, Service, Disney Cruise Line, Business

☆ Cruises tend to be cheaper than hotel vacations, and that's good news for these stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"Cruise demand is also tied to a broader consumer desire for accumulating experiences rather than objects," Farley wrote. "We can see that 2024 is not just benefiting from pent up demand, because that is completely new demand," Farley said. Melius Research is also bullish on the industry's future and believes cruise lines are set for continued margin expansion over the next several years. However, cruise pricing is holding up, analyst Jamie Rollo said in a note Friday. Earlier this month, the cruise operator lifted its full-year earnings forecast, citing strong demand and an improved outlook for the year.

Persons: Robin Farley, Farley, diems, Viking, Conor Cunningham, Morgan Stanley's, Jamie Rollo, Jason Liberty, Morgan Stanley, Rollo Organizations: UBS, Royal, Cruise, CNBC Locations: U.S, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian

☆ I've traveled on all 5 Disney cruise ships. I have 2 clear favorites, and there's only one I'm not in a hurry to book again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

So far, we've been on all five Disney Cruise Line ships — Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish. AdvertisementMy favorite ships are Disney Wonder and Disney MagicDisney Wonder is one of my favorite ships. Disney Wonder also has my favorite Disney Cruise Line restaurant, Tiana's Place. Disney Wonder and Disney Magic have nearly identical deck layouts, as do Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Unlike the other Disney cruise ships we've been on, Disney Wish doesn't have a specific area for adults-only lounges.

Persons: —, we've, we'll, Jill Robbins Disney, Disney Wonder, Flynn Organizations: Service, Disney, MSC, Royal, Disney Cruise, Business, Disney Treasure, Jill Robbins Disney Wonder, Orlando Sentinel Locations: Royal Caribbean, Bahamas

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives at the federal court on the opening day of his trial on criminal gun charges in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., June 3, 2024. Top House Republicans on Wednesday sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department recommending President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden and brother James Biden be charged with making false statements to Congress. In his prepared opening statement at the deposition, Hunter Biden pushed back at the basis of the committee's impeachment inquiry. NBC News has reached out to the Justice Department and a representative of James Biden for comment. Hunter Biden and his attorney were in court in Wilmington and could not immediately be reached.

Persons: Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, James Comer, Jim Jordan, Jason Smith, Hunter, James Biden, Donald Trump, General Merrick Garland, David Weiss, Weiss, Joe Biden's, Robert K, Hur, Mike Johnson, Biden, he'd, Hunter Biden's, Tony Bobulinski, Abbe Lowell Organizations: Committee, Top, Republicans, Wednesday, Justice Department, Rep, GOP, NBC Locations: Wilmington , Delaware, U.S, Ohio, New York, Delaware, Washington ,, Wilmington

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bath & Body Works, Carnival, GameStop and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Bath & Body Works — Shares of Bath & Body Works sank nearly 13% and headed for their worst day since 2021. Bath & Body Works expects earnings to range between 31 cents and 36 cents a share, behind a FactSet estimate of 38 cents in earnings per share. Saia — The freight company popped 6.7% after it posted higher less-than-truckload shipments per workday for April and May compared to a year earlier. Shares of BP and Exxon Mobil fell around 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively, while Diamondback Energy and Chevron shares fell nearly 1%. Stanley Black & Decker — The industrials stock fell about 3.7% after Barclays downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight.

Persons: Keith Gill, Goldman Sachs, TZE, Goldman, Stanley Black, Decker, Julian Mitchell, Oppenheimer, Jed Kelly, —, Samantha Subin, Michelle Fox, Yun Li, Pia Singh, Lisa Han Organizations: Body, O Cruises, Carnival Cruise, GameStop, Street, Trade, Dominion Freight, Technologies, Energy, BP, Exxon Mobil, Diamondback Energy, Chevron, Barclays

☆ The Kate Middleton-approved brand Me+Em is expanding to the US. I visited its NYC flagship and saw why the royals love it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The UK-based fashion brand Me+Em has become a royal favorite in recent years. Kate Middleton has reworn a pink dress from Me+Em to royal engagements, and Meghan Markle sported a jacket from the brand in 2020. Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, was even spotted wearing the same Me+Em dress Queen Camilla owns in 2023, as Hello! Samantha Grindell/Business InsiderThe mirror was huge, and the lighting was built into the walls to save space. After seeing the Me+Em store and its clothes, I understood why it had charmed the royals.

Persons: —, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Sophie, Duchess, Camilla, Clare Hornby, BEN STANSALL, Getty Images Hornby, Em, I'd, The Carlyle, Samantha Grindell, Carlyle Organizations: Service, Business, Chelsea, Getty Images, New York Times, Fashion Network, East Hampton, Madison Ave Locations: Edinburgh, New York, Madison, SoHo, East, The

☆ A way to profit from a negative reversal in Chipotle if the consumer continues to weaken
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Investors may not have sufficiently accounted for the impact of stretched consumer finances on the discretionary sector. We'll review the dichotomy going on in the consumer discretionary sector and give a bearish trade on an outperforming stock once thought to be immune from some of the pressures. To some extent, the haves and have-nots divide explains the difference between the consumer discretionary stocks that have outperformed versus underperformed this year. Horton, YTD However, two industry groups within the consumer discretionary sector have not followed this pattern to the same degree. The trade: Chipotle The best-performing restaurant in the consumer discretionary sector so far this year is Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) up a market-crushing 36.8%.

Persons: Roland Garros, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Versace, Prada, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Horton, TOL, D.R, Tesla, Darden, YTD, Chipotle Organizations: Monaco, PVH Corp, IZOD, Carnival Corp, CCL, GM, Grill Inc, Darden, Starbucks Locations: Royal Caribbean, Horton

☆ I stayed in Carnival's cheapest, $90-a-day cabin on its new ship. It was ugly and windowless but shockingly spacious.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I booked the cheapest interior cabin for my four-night cruise on Carnival's new Carnival Firenze. It was ugly, dated, and lacked decor, but shockingly spacious. Interior staterooms in Carnival's newest ship start at $90 per person per day in 2024. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . So imagine how grumpy I was when I had to book a windowless interior cabin for my most recent sailing — on my first Carnival cruise, no less.

Persons: —, I'm Organizations: Service Locations: Carnival's, staterooms

☆ Carnival is known for ultra-cheap cruises. I sailed on its new ship — and I'm not sure that's completely true.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Carnival Cruise Line is well known for its relatively affordable fares. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you aren't careful, your Carnival cruise could quickly become as expensive as an Oceania one. Peruse any of the "US' most budget-friendly cruise lines" lists, and you're sure to find Carnival somewhere near the top. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Royal, Business Locations: Oceania, Miami, Royal Caribbean

☆ Carnival is taking on Royal Caribbean with its own $600 million private resort — see Celebration Key's planned features
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Carnival Cruise Line is set to launch its new private destination, Celebration Key, in 2025. The $600 million project has amenities similar to Royal Caribbean's private island. Carnival is "clearly following Royal Caribbean's footsteps," one analyst told Business Insider. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Royal Caribbean's private island could soon face some serious competition.

Persons: —, CocoCay Organizations: Service Locations: Miami, CocoCay, Caribbean

☆ Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise ships leave from Baltimore for the first time since the collapse of the Key Bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The port's terminal was blocked after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and killed six workers. AdvertisementTwo months after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cruise ships are now taking off from the Port of Baltimore. The two trips are notable as the first cruise ships to leave Baltimore since the port was blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge services about 30,000 people a day. AdvertisementOne week ago, the port's terminal was the headquarters for the recovery operations for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Daniels added.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, —, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, We've, Jonathan Daniels, Daniels Organizations: Port, Service, Royal, Business, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore Sun, Maryland Department of Transportation Locations: Port of Baltimore, Royal Caribbean, Bermuda, Greenland, Canada, Baltimore, Maryland

☆ Opinion | Marjorie Taylor Greene Has a Decision to Make
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Michelle Cottle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Marjorie Taylor Greene seems even thirstier for attention than usual. Days later Ms. Greene dialed up the lunacy, claiming knowledge of a deep state plot to assassinate Donald Trump. “The Biden DOJ and FBI were planning to assassinate Pres Trump and gave the green light. Ms. Greene was just running wild with new details about the government’s 2022 efforts to recover the piles of documents Mr. Trump hoarded at Mar-a-Lago and spinning out a bonkers conspiracy theory. For weeks this spring, her threats against Mr. Johnson had reporters swarming all over her like flies on … honey.

Persons: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crockett, Greene, Donald Trump, “, Pres Trump, Trump, Greene’s, Mike Johnson, MAGA, Johnson Organizations: Democratic, Biden DOJ, FBI Locations: Georgia, Mar

☆ The high-end consumer is embracing travel this summer. These stocks will benefit, says Morgan Stanley
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Therefore, companies with exposure to the wealthier consumer should benefit, said a team of Morgan Stanley analysts led by Michelle Weaver. "This has changed post-Covid and we believe travel names exposed to high end consumers will continue to outperform those exposed to low end consumers." "We see a record spring and summer travel season with our 11 highest sales days in our history all occurring this calendar year," he said. Morgan Stanley continues to prefer the premium airlines. Its management has also noted its premium revenue is nearly 20% from last year and currently makes up 61% of revenue, he said.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, AlphaWise, Michelle Weaver, Ed Bastian, Ravi Shanker, Morgan, Shanker, Stephen Grambling, Hilton, Grambling, Wyndham, Jamie Rollo, Rollo, — CNBC's Leslie Josephs Organizations: Delta Air, Alaska Air, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Marriott, CCL, Royal, Norwegian Cruise Locations: Grambling, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian

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