U.S. Stock Market Midday Update

Airbnb, up 16.16%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 7, Airbnb released its Q2 2026 financial report, showing a 16% year-on-year increase in total bookings, a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue, and a 27% year-on-year increase in net profit. After the report was released, the stock price rose nearly 10% in after-hours trading.

2. On August 7, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky stated in a conference call that the company is accelerating its transformation from a single-property short-term rental platform to a comprehensive travel platform, planning to launch multiple AI-driven in-app features to further enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

3. On August 7, Mizuho Bank and Wedbush both raised Airbnb's target price to $200, reflecting market optimism about its future growth. Strong travel demand and the World Cup have driven an increase in bookings.

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Booking, up 3.49%, with active trading. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 5, Booking Holdings released its Q2 financial report, with revenue reaching $7.35 billion, an 8% year-on-year increase, exceeding market expectations. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.54, surpassing market expectations and driving the stock price up 5.6%. Source: Guandian.com

2. On August 5, Booking Holdings announced a $3.7 billion stock buyback and holds $17.2 billion in cash, demonstrating the company's financial strength and boosting investor confidence. Source: Reuters

3. On August 6, Citigroup raised Booking Holdings' target price to $236, maintaining a "Buy" rating, further uplifting market sentiment. Source: Gelonghui Strong travel demand, optimistic industry outlook.

Marriott International, down 0.56%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 4, Marriott International announced its Q2 financial report, with global revenue per available room increasing by 3.4% year-on-year, but revenue fell short of market expectations, leading to a decline in stock price.

2. On August 5, BMO Capital lowered Marriott International's target price from $410 to $395, maintaining an "Outperform" rating, affecting market confidence.

3. On August 6, Marriott announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per share. Although this move is typically seen as positive, it failed to reverse the downward trend in stock price. The hotel industry faces uneven regional growth and increasing macroeconomic pressures.

Expedia, up 0.95%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 5, Expedia released its Q2 financial report, with revenue reaching $4.315 billion, exceeding market expectations of $4.175 billion, and net income of $878 million, driving the stock price up. Source: Reuters

2. On August 5, Expedia raised its full-year forecast due to strong domestic travel demand, further boosting market confidence. Source: Reuters

3. On August 6, Expedia announced it would be an early adopter of ChatGPT's latest advertising product, expanding its collaboration with Google's new AI service, demonstrating the company's positive progress in technological innovation. Source: MarketBeat The travel market demand is strong, and the macroeconomic environment is stable.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises fell 0.23%. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 7, Royal Caribbean Cruises announced the issuance of $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes with an interest rate of 5.550%, maturing on January 20, 2034. This move aims to repay part of its floating-rate loan borrowings and refinance other existing debts. This news may raise concerns in the market regarding the company's financial condition, affecting its stock price.

2. On August 7, analyst Spark rated Royal Caribbean Cruises as "Outperform," mainly due to strong profitability and positive outlook guidance. However, the high leverage and recent negative free cash flow put pressure on its valuation, impacting investor confidence.

3. On August 6, market observations noted that although Royal Caribbean Cruises was rated as "Moderate Buy," top analysts preferred five other stocks, which may weaken investor interest in this stock. The cruise industry faces high leverage and cash flow pressures