Key Points Royal Caribbean shares surge by 108.72% in 2023, making the stock an S&P 500 performance leader. The company’s strong rally began in May after an impressive Q1 earnings report. Analysts expect a return to profitability for Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines. In January, the company is launching Isle of the Seas, which will be the largest cruise...
Money-Saving Hacks for the Big Apple, LA, and More: Stretch Your Budget Today
When you reside in the “City That Never Sleeps” (and its various cousin-cities), don’t let financial crunches rob you of your sleep! Does the thought of living on a budget in New York or Los Angeles seem to be a far-fetched dream? Think of bustling metropolitans – Boston, San Francisco, or even Washington, D.C. Enjoying the urban culture and accessing...
Deadline Reported For Bids For Wilko As The Future For 12,000 Staff Hangs In The Balance
Wilko’s administrator PWC is reported to have set a mid-week deadline for offers. The future of 12,000 staff is highly uncertain as rival chains and private equity consider bids. Wilko’s strong brand likely to survive but vast store footprint may disappear. Wilko’s Future Hands In The Balace The clock is believed to have been set ticking towards a deadline for...
China reports big data miss in July, stops releasing youth unemployment numbers
The National Bureau of Statistics report did not include the unemployment figure for young people, which has soared to record highs in recent months.
Debunking the Myth of Perfect Competition
Contrary to the orthodoxies of classical and neoliberal economics, free markets do not, and never did, create perfect competition.
Alibaba is doubling down on A.I. — Chinese stocks to watch
“We believe the growth opportunity driven by AI services have just begun,” Alibaba management said in a conference call with analysts Thursday.