InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
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ConsumerHyatt Stock Underperforms in 2017
Hyatt (H), which is expected to report its 3Q17 results on November 2, is the only major hotel stock to fall in October. Hyatt stock has fallen 0.74% month-to-date.
Earnings ReportAnalyst Estimates for Marriott Stock in 1Q17
Marriott (MAR) is expected to report its 1Q17 earnings on May 8, 2017. Analysts expect Marriott’s 1Q17 revenues to grow 40.1% year-over-year to $5.3 billion.
Earnings ReportWill Hilton’s Top Line Grow in 2017?
For 1Q17, analysts are estimating Hilton’s (HLT) revenue to fall 25% to $2.1 billion.
Earnings ReportWhat Are Analysts Estimating for Hilton in 1Q17?
For the first quarter of 2017, analysts are estimating that Hilton’s (HLT) revenue will fall 25% to $2.1 billion.
Earnings ReportCould Marriott’s Dividends Rise in the Second Half of 2016?
Marriott’s cash dividend ratio was 3.0x at the end of 3Q16, which indicates its ability to sustain dividend payouts.
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MiscellaneousWill the US Become an Unpopular Travel Destination?
One of Trump’s highly criticized policies was a complete ban on Muslims entering the United States. However, a complete ban on a race or religion is impossible to implement politically.
Earnings ReportHow Has Marriott Stock Performed in 3Q16?
Marriott (MAR) stock has had a volatile year, which was expected with the acquisition of Starwood Hotels. MAR stock rose 6.2% in 1Q16, fell 6.6% in 2Q16, and rose 1.3% in 3Q16.
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MiscellaneousWhat Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Hotel Stocks?
Wyndham has the highest return potential of 21% with a target price of $81. Marriott is next with a return potential of 18% and a target price of $79.15.
MiscellaneousWill the Merger Change the Pricing Scenario in the Industry?
After the merger, the combined chain will hold one of every 15 hotel rooms globally. However, some cities might see a much higher concentration.
MiscellaneousMarriott-Starwood Merger Creates the World’s Largest Hotel Chain
The Marriott-Starwood merger creates the world’s largest hotel chain. Spanning across 110 countries, it will have more than 5,700 properties.
Company & Industry Overviews Should You Remain Invested in the Columbia European Equity Fund?
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Company & Industry OverviewsPortfolio Construction in Earnings-Driven Bull Markets
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MiscellaneousThe Starwood Sale: The Story to Date
In this series, we will discuss why Starwood (HOT) decided to put itself up for sale, how a merger with Starwood would benefit either Marriott or Anbang, and who could probably win this takeover tussle.
Company & Industry OverviewsAcquisitions and Joint Ventures Drive Marriott’s International Expansions
Marriott has been able to expand its international business by both acquiring and creating brands that enable it to enter new markets and market segments.
Macroeconomic AnalysisBank of England Stays Put with Current Bank Rate
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (or MPC) voted by a majority of 8:1 to maintain a bank rate at 0.5% yesterday.
Macroeconomic Analysis Why Was the Columbia European Equity Fund Below Average?
The Columbia European Equity Fund – Class A rose 5.1% in October 2015 from a month ago. It fell 3.7% in the six-month period ended October 30, 2015.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIntercontinental Hotels Group Rose by 6.9%
On October 20, Intercontinental Hotels Group traded at 2,471 pounds. It was well above its respective 20-day and 50-day moving averages.
Macroeconomic AnalysisUK Stock Market Is Optimistic: Service Sector Slows Down
The rally in the US market boosted stock markets across the globe. The United Kingdom’s stock market stayed afloat on Monday, October 5.
Macroeconomic AnalysisEWU Rises as Bank of England Holds Firm on Interest Rates
The Bank of England’s MPC voted to hold interest rates at 0.5%, which strengthened the pound sterling against the euro and dollar. The EWU rose by 0.89%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisECB’s Monetary Stimulus Package Benefits Italy and Spain
Inflation in Italy remained anchored at 0% after it climbed out of deflation last month, while Spain’s inflation rate also moved up 0.1% in April.
Consumer Why InterContinental Hotels’ valuations higher than peer average
IHG has been involved in asset disposals, and using the proceeds for dividends and buybacks—for the first half of 2014, IHG said it completed a $500 million share buyback program, and in July it paid out $750 million in special dividends.
Consumer Why InterContinental Hotels’ “asset-light” strategy drives growth
The company said on its website that its “business model is focused on franchising and managing hotels, rather than owning them, enabling us to grow at an accelerated pace with limited capital investment—we call this ‘asset light.’
Financials Why Marcato hires adviser for InterContinental strategic review
InterContinental Hotels Group, which is incorporated in Great Britain, franchises, leases, manages, or owns over 4,700 hotels and 688,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories, with more than 1,100 hotels in its development pipeline.