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The DJIA fell 348 points, but Nasdaq was down more than 2% (down 310), while the S&P 500 was down 63 points. The 10-year treasury yield was up .03 to 4.08%. The initial trading when Selina Hospitality completed their SPAC deal was crazy, and today’s action showed they still have a lot of that craziness in their stock. The stock was up more than 50% […]

The DJIA gained about 1%, or about 270 points, while Nasdaq rallied 2.4%. The S&P 500 added about 1.7%, erasing an earlier decline of 0.7%, and the 10-year treasury yield climbed to 3.58%. It’s been a wild week. Baird upgraded their rating on Choice Hotels International to Outperform. They believe their earnings outlook is improving for 2023-2024 and uncertainties are moving to the rearview mirror. Baird […]

The DJIA fell another 337 points on Friday, capping off a terrible week in the markets. Nasdaq was down 195, the S&P 500 fell 42 points and the 10-year treasury yield bounced back up .07 to 3.95%. Lodging stocks were mostly lower. PLYA bucked the trend with an 8% gain on stronger-than-expected earnings. SOND was down another -8%, VCSA fell -7% and SLNA […]

The DJIA fell 392 points but Nasdaq was up 16, the S&P 500 rose 8 points and the 10-year treasury yield was up .02 to 3.54%. Lodging stocks were modestly higher with no major movers. Investment firm Sortis agreed to acquire Ace Group International for $85 million. The all-cash deal will give Sortis the boutique Ace Hotels brand and its hotel management company. Ace currently has about 10 hotels […]

The DJIA fell 483 points while Nasdaq was down 222, the S&P 500 fell 73 points and the 10 year treasury yield was up .07 to 3.60%. Lodging stocks were lower. AINC was the bright spot, up 15%. SLNA fell another -9% to another all time low. VCSA fell another -6% to another all time low. MCG was down -7%, AHT was down […]

The DJIA fell 94 points, Nasdaq was down 110, the S&P 500 fell 27 points and the 10-year treasury yield was up .01 to 3.89%. Lodging stocks were mostly lower. MCG was the big gainer, up 8% while SOND was the big decliner, down -7%. The parent of Allegiant Air said that damage from Hurricane Ian has caused the company to delay the planned opening […]