MAR: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Hotel Stocks Surprisingly Strong In 2008

    December 30, 2008
    Surprisingly, 2008 wasn't that bad for hotel stocks, so 2009 could be solid for the likes of Wyndham and Choice Hotels.
  2. Luxury Hotels See Massive RevPAR Declines

    November 18, 2008
    The lodging industry is hardly immune to the slowing economy, and industry experts predict the pain will continue ...
  3. Check Out Time At Marriott

    October 03, 2008
    The hotel chain did surprisingly well in the third quarter, but investors shouldn't expect the rest of the year to ...
  4. Stay The Course With Steiner

    September 05, 2008
    Steiner Leisure is a leader in spa services, but business slowed thanks to the global economic slowdown. The company ...
  5. Three Hotels Cashing In On Vacation Spending

    July 16, 2008
    High gas prices have put a damper on many vacation plans. We look at three hotel operators that have managed to cope.
  6. Marriott's Q2 A Wake Up Call

    July 11, 2008
    Marriott beat estimates and managed to increase REVPAR, but the overall picture is still gloomy.
  7. Boost Your Returns With Share Buybacks

    June 09, 2008
    Share repurchases are a great way to spot undervalued companies. Investors can reap sizable profits by coattailing ...
  8. Marriott's Dwindling RevPAR A Bad Industry Omen

    June 05, 2008
    The hotel giant slashed its revenue-per-average-room estimates. Smaller domestic chains could be in for a rough time.
  9. Great Service? Great Investment

    May 20, 2008
    We examine 15 customer service leaders. $75,000 split among them five years ago, would be worth nearly $160,000 ...
  10. Leisure Stocks Sputter As Gas Soars

    May 19, 2008
    The combination of rising gas prices and the drop in housing prices has crippled makers of RVs, boats and other ...
  11. New Year's Market Q&A (AAPL, C, MER)

    January 08, 2008
    Why was Benazir Bhutto's death felt so strongly in the U.S. markets? We examine this question and more.
  12. December Q&A Encore

    December 10, 2007
    Questions include: Which companies could be headed to bankruptcy, and why should you avoid airline stocks?
  13. Three Lean Green Earnings Machines (HPQ, MAR, MCD)

    November 19, 2007
    We explore companies whose green efforts lead to improved efficiency and increased shareholder value.
  14. Dollar Thrifty Could Go To Fifty (DTG)

    July 02, 2007
    A Morgan Stanley analyst recently downgraded several car rental stocks, including Dollar Thrifty.
  15. Marriott Has Moxie (MAR)

    June 18, 2007
    The hotelier just inked a deal with New York hotel designer Ian Schrager to build even more high-end hotels.
  16. Checkout Time At The Hilton (HLT)

    May 03, 2007
    Despite decent Q1 earnings, dwindling travel numbers will hurt the hotel chain in the near term.
  17. Diana Shipping Grows with BRICs (DSX)

    March 29, 2007
    Diana Shipping operates a unique fleet of vessels that allow it to operate in smaller ports found in emerging markets.
  18. Intercontinental Decides to Make Beds Overseas (IHG)

    August 22, 2006
    With current valuations indicating this firm may be undervalued, and its future looking plush, investors are not ...
  19. The Little Things That Matter

    October 26, 2005
    Everybody's talking about it but how exactly do you invest in nanotechnology? Let David Harper shed some light on ...
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