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BUZZ-Cruise operators gain in 2025 on steady travel demand, costs bite Norwegian Cruise

Cruise operators Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corp see stock gains in 2025 due to steady travel demand, particularly for Caribbean vacations, with shares up 22% and 24% YTD, respectively. In contrast, Norwegian Cruise Line's stock drops ~13% this year due to cost pressures and declining bookings. Budget-conscious travelers are seeking affordable options, impacting onboard spending. Analysts predict companies with European itineraries will benefit from reduced competition, as Viking shares rise 64% YTD after its 2024 IPO. The S&P 500 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure index is up 6% this year, compared to a 17% rise in the S&P 500 index.

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CCL
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Leibman Financial Services Inc. Sells 16,507 Shares of Albemarle Corporation $ALB

Leibman Financial Services Inc. reduced its stake in Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) by 33.8%, selling 16,507 shares during Q3. The firm now holds 32,364 shares, valued at $2.62 million, making it Albemarle's 21st largest position. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their stakes, with CWM LLC increasing its holdings by 14.8%. Analysts have raised price targets for Albemarle, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $120.21. The company recently reported earnings of ($0.19) EPS, exceeding estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.405 per share.

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Copeland Capital Management LLC Decreases Stake in Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. $JKHY

Copeland Capital Management LLC has reduced its stake in Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. by 5.5% in Q3, now owning 172,546 shares valued at approximately $25.7 million. Other hedge funds have also adjusted their positions, with significant purchases noted. Insider trading activity includes COO Shanon G. Mclachlan and Director David B. Foss selling shares. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with price targets ranging from $164 to $210. Jack Henry & Associates shares opened at $186.42, with a 52-week range of $144.12 to $196.00.

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JKHY
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Market Beat·
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Trending | ALB Decreases 3% on Monday, Some Put options Soar 259%

On December 29, Eastern Time, Albemarle options saw a total of 93610 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 89% and puts making up 10%.

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Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. Stock Underperforms Monday When Compared To Competitors

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) shares fell 1.54% to $345.73 on Monday, marking the second consecutive day of losses amid a declining stock market. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced losses. HII closed 4.02% below its 52-week high of $360.20. In contrast, competitors Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. saw gains, while General Dynamics Corp. experienced a slight decline. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.

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