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Carnival (NYSE:CCL) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

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Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.

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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CCL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Carnival. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 23% bullish and 61% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $570,500, and 12 calls, totaling $667,632.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $14.0 to $27.0 for Carnival over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Carnival stands at 8706.42, with a total volume reaching 8,321.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Carnival, situated within the strike price corridor from $14.0 to $27.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Carnival Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731957317_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$570.5K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.48</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$176.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>168</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$126.4K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.27</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>366</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
<h3>Carnival's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 15,021,101, the price of CCL is up by 0.19%, reaching $24.36.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 31 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carnival</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $28.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $28. 
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Carnival's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 11 options trades for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) summing a total amount of $882,973.
At the same time, our algo caught 6 for a total amount of 285,343.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $25.0 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Carnival's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Carnival's whale activity within a strike price range from $20.0 to $25.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731599128_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$468.6K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$301.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>37.0K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$89.4K</td>
<td>751</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
<h3>Carnival's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,772,389, with CCL's price up by 1.02%, positioned at $24.8.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Carnival</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $28.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $28. 
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B of A Securities analyst Nicholas Thomas maintains Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $24 to $28.

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Shares of cruise stocks are trading lower in sympathy with RCL, which dropped after reporting mixed Q3 financial results.

The U.S. cruise industry is riding high as shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) rank among the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">top 15 performers in October.</a>
As Royal Caribbean and Norwegian prepare to report earnings this week, investors are watching closely to see if strong booking trends and earnings beats can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/10/41577932/earnings-outlook-for-royal-caribbean-gr">sustain the sector's momentum.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Strong October Performance For Cruise Stocks</h3>
Cruise line stocks have surged this month, benefitting from upward earnings revisions and renewed optimism around travel demand. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian shares have risen 14.5% and 16.3% month-to-date, respectively, while Carnival is up 18.6%. 
Royal Caribbean is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 29 before the market opens, while Norwegian will release its results on Oct. 31, also ahead of the market open.
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<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>34.48%</td>
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<td>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>)</td>
<td>21.04%</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>20.95%</td>
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<td>Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>)</td>
<td>20.04%</td>
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<td>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc</td>
<td>18.59%</td>
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<td>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</td>
<td>17.85%</td>
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<td>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>16.41%</td>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>16.31%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>15.97%</td>
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<td>Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNA#NYSE">SNA</a>)</td>
<td>15.10%</td>
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<td>The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>)</td>
<td>14.54%</td>
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<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</td>
<td>14.53%</td>
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<td>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</td>
<td>14.25%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>13.92%</td>
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<td>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)</td>
<td>13.75%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Expectations: Solid Growth Forecasted</h3>
Wall Street Analysts are forecasting substantial growth for both Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line during the third quarter of 2024. 
Royal Caribbean is expected to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.03 on revenue of $4.11 billion. If met, this would represent a 31% increase in EPS and 18% revenue growth from the same quarter of 2023, as per <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent102824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Norwegian Cruise Line is projected to report adjusted EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $2.77 billion. Meeting these estimates would imply a 24% EPS growth and 9% revenue increase year-over-year.
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<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.</td>
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<td>0.94</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank Of America Expects A Double Beat, But Caution Is Needed</h3>
&#8220;Carnival was very constructive on booking trends when the company reported in September, and we expect Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to echo this commentary into 2025,&#8221; Bank of America analyst Andrew Didora wrote in a note published Monday.
Didora raised his 12-month price target for Royal Caribbean from $172 to $205 and for Norwegian from $23 to $25, citing "continued healthy yield trends and steady macro trends." 
However, he maintains a &#8220;Neutral&#8221; rating on both stocks, suggesting that while there's momentum, valuations are reaching stretched levels.
Royal Caribbean is currently trading at nearly 12x its projected 2025 EBITDA, a level last seen in 2017. Norwegian trades at around 9.5x its 2025 EBITDA, in line with its historical average.
The expert also explained that while the cruise sector has had strong tailwinds in 2024, some minor headwinds could impact near-term guidance. 
Hurricane Milton, which caused Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas sailing to be canceled, may slightly affect fourth-quarter revenues.
Norwegian, which only has about 8% of its Q4 capacity deployed in the Caribbean, is also expected to experience minimal disruption from the hurricane.
According to analysts, the effects of Hurricane Milton are unlikely to significantly alter the positive outlook for either company.
Speculation around potential share buybacks has added another layer of interest among investors. Royal Caribbean, in particular, may be considering a buyback as part of its capital allocation strategy. 
Bank of America has raised Royal Caribbean&#8217;s 2024 EPS estimate slightly from $11.52 to $11.58, stating that this &#8220;could pave the way for a buyback on this earnings call.&#8221;
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Cruise Lines Among S&P 500's Top October Performers: Can Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Earnings Sustain The Momentum?

Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) shares surged 4.9% to $21.94 on Monday as crude oil prices plummeted more than 6%, bringing prices near levels last seen in early October.
This drop, spurred by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41575181/crude-oil-faces-steepest-one-day-drop-in-over-two-years-energy-stocks-plunge-prices">geopolitical developments</a> in the Middle East, is a welcome development for Carnival and other major cruise operators, whose profitability is tightly linked to fuel costs. 
Lower oil prices translate directly into reduced operating expenses, providing a boost to Carnival's financial outlook and lifting investor sentiment.
What Happened: The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil fell to approximately $67 per barrel, a steep drop that marks one of the most significant one-day declines since mid-2022. This downturn followed targeted airstrikes by Israeli forces on Iranian military facilities, which avoided Iran's oil infrastructure and thereby averted a larger crisis in oil supply. 
The controlled nature of Israel's response has been interpreted as a sign that the risk of further regional disruption to oil supplies is limited, easing concerns over a potential oil price spike that could have impacted the broader travel and leisure industry.
For Carnival, the timing of this decrease in fuel prices is particularly favorable. The company, one of the largest cruise operators globally, has been grappling with higher fuel costs that had been eroding its post-pandemic recovery margins.
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As of its most recent earnings report, Carnival reported substantial fuel expenses that weighed on its operating profits, highlighting fuel as one of the cruise industry's most significant expenses after labor costs. 
With fuel comprising a significant portion of the company&#8217;s operating costs, any sustained reduction in oil prices directly improves the company&#8217;s cost structure and bottom line.
Additionally, lower fuel prices help Carnival allocate more resources toward its debt-reduction strategy and customer experience enhancements without compromising profitability.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, CCL has a 52-week high of $22.39 and a 52-week low of $11.10.
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Why Carnival Stock Hit A New 52-Week High Today

Shares of cruise companies are trading higher amid a drop in the price of oil, which can help decrease costs.

Investor sentiment turned optimistic towards risk assets early this week as plummeting oil prices, driven by Israel's decision not to target Iran's crude facilities during weekend attacks, eased concerns over an escalated Middle Eastern conflict and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41575181/crude-oil-faces-steepest-one-day-drop-in-over-two-years-energy-stocks-plunge-prices">potential global economic disruptions.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.3%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 mirrored this performance and the Dow added 0.6%.
Economically sensitive small-cap stocks saw stronger gains, with the Russell 2000 soaring 1.5% after a stretch of losses in six of the last seven sessions.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude – tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – dropped over 5% in midday New York trading, heading for its sharpest one-day decline since July 2022. Natural gas prices also plunged, with Henry Hub prices falling more than 9%, poised for their steepest single-session loss since mid-January.
U.S. energy stocks weakened, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) standing as the sole sector in the red on Monday.
Despite the significant drop in energy prices, Treasury yields continued to rise, potentially tempering the stock market&#8217;s bullish momentum. Investors remain cautious about further U.S. fiscal policy deterioration as election season approaches. 
Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds rose by 5 basis points to 4.29%, aiming for their highest close since July 11.
Gold prices held steady around $2,745 per ounce, marking no gains since last Tuesday's close.
Sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained bullish, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) up 1.4% to over $68,000, reaching a one-week high, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) jumped 4.5% in its third consecutive session of gains, eyeing the highest levels since June.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % change</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,242.10</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,381.18</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,828.13</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,409.47</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent102824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.54% to $581.22.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $424.02.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.2% higher to $496.42.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.7% to $222.55.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up by 1.1%. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Airlines and cruise line stocks rallied as oil prices declined. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) was up by 4.5%, Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>), up by 4%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), up 3.5%, Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), up 4.5%, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), up 2.8%, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 0.9%.</li>
</ul>
Stocks reacting on earnings reports included ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), up 4.4% and CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>), up 1%. 
Large-cap companies slated to report their earnings after the close are Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), Brown &amp; Brown Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Carnival. Our analysis of options history for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 12% of traders were bullish, while 87% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $224,605, and 5 were calls, valued at $807,074.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $27.0 for Carnival over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Carnival stands at 8118.29, with a total volume reaching 6,665.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Carnival, situated within the strike price corridor from $10.0 to $27.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729703739_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$321.4K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$209.1K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$209.0K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$154.7K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,100,065, the price of CCL is down by -1.59%, reaching $21.11.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 57 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carnival</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $24.9.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $16. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $26. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $28. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Tigress Financial has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $28. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $26. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Carnival options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 16 options trades for Carnival.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 31% bullish and 56%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $35,284, and 15, calls, for a total amount of $1,310,307.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $15.0 and $25.0 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Carnival's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Carnival's whale activity within a strike price range from $15.0 to $25.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729098963_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$345.8K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.16</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$155.2K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
<td>961</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.28</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$111.5K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
<h3>Carnival's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 12,734,149, the CCL's price is up by 0.08%, now at $21.57. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Carnival</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $24.7.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $16. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $27. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Carnival with a target price of $28. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Macquarie continues to hold a Outperform rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $26. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $26. 
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Behind the Scenes of Carnival's Latest Options Trends

A wave of market-relevant news fueled an active trading session on Wall Street Tuesday, with large-cap indices falling due to sharp declines in tech and energy stocks, while small-caps outperformed, led by gains in regional banks.
At the forefront of the headlines is the massive plunge in ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shares. The Dutch chipmaker&#8217;s stock nosedived over 16% after a technical error prematurely revealed its third-quarter earnings, originally scheduled for Wednesday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41339229/asml-earnings-leak-sparks-broad-semiconductor-sell-off-sector-down-sharply-as-dutch-chipmaker-lo">on the company&#8217;s website. </a>
The report disclosed weaker-than-expected guidance for 2025, leading to the worst single-day drop in ASML stock since it went public in 2002.
ASML&#8217;s collapse sent shockwaves across the semiconductor sector, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) falling more than 4%, marking its worst performance since early September. Key semiconductor players were hit hard, with NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) down 5% and Arm Holdings PLC-ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) tumbling 7%.
Another underperforming sector was energy. Oil prices plunged 5%, setting up their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41336413/oil-prices-take-largest-plunge-in-over-a-year-as-israel-vows-to-spare-iranian-facilities-energy-stoc">worst trading day in over a year. </a>
The sell-off followed a Monday&#8217;s report from The Washington Post, which revealed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured the Biden administration Israel would refrain from targeting Iranian oil and nuclear facilities in any retaliatory military actions.
Meanwhile, the financial sector surged, extending its all-time highs as Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) all posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41331839/financial-sector-hits-record-highs-as-goldman-sachs-bank-of-america-citi-beat-q3-ea">stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.</a>
Gains also spread to more economically sensitive regional banks, with the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) jumping over 3%, lifting the broader Russell 2000 index by 1%.
In other markets, both the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields remained steady, as there were no major updates on interest-rate expectations. Gold edged up by 0.6%, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued its recent momentum, climbing 1.3% after a 5.1% surge on Monday.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (1-day) %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,272.05</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,942.79</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,842.20</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,221.22</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent101524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.4% to $581.82.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% down to $429.46.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1.1% to $491.72.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1% to $222.52.</li>
<li>The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 1%. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 2.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Airlines and cruise lines rallied in reaction to lower oil prices. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) rose 2.2%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 2.2%. Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) rallied 7.7% and 5.5%, respectively. </li>
<li>Charles Schwab rose 7.5% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings were UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), down 7.4%; Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), up 1.8%; Bank of America Corp., up 1.9%; Goldman Sachs Group Inc., down 0.3%; Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), down 4%; PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), up 4%; State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>), up 0.6% and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), up 13%</li>
<li>Companies slated to report earnings after the close include Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), United Arlines Holdings Inc., Omnicon Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>) and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>). </li>
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Chipmaker Stocks Sink On ASML Earnings Leak, Oil Eyes Worst 1-Day Drop This Year, Small Caps Rally: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Shares of cruise companies are trading higher. The industry may be moving on continued strength after recent fears surrounding Hurricane Milton have curbed and fuel costs, which are a major expense for cruises, dropped in price.

Oil prices took a sharp dive on Tuesday, tumbling over 5% in morning trading in New York, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East slightly eased after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pledged that Iran's crude oil infrastructure would be spared from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321699/oil-prices-drop-after-netanyahu-says-israel-will-attack-military-not-oil-or-nuclear-targets-in-iran">any potential retaliatory strikes. </a>
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), nosedived to $70 per barrel, down more than 5% as of 10 a.m. ET. This marks the steepest one-day decline in over a year.
The selloff followed a Monday report from The Washington Post that said that Netanyahu assured the Biden administration that Israel would avoid targeting Iranian oil and nuclear facilities in any retaliatory military actions.
The assurance suggested a narrower scope of potential conflict, reducing fears of widespread supply shocks in the global oil market.
Market analysts had previously warned that an Israeli strike on Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure could send crude prices skyrocketing by $20 per barrel, highlighting concerns that Tehran would retaliate by attacking oil installations throughout the Gulf region, potentially triggering a broader energy crisis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crude Suffers Worst Drop In Over 1 Year As Middle East Supply Fears Recede</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Sector Tanks: US Oil Giants Lead Declines</h3>
The immediate reaction in the markets was swift: U.S. energy stocks plunged, while airlines and cruise lines — typically sensitive to fuel prices — enjoyed a sharp relief rally.
The energy sector was one of the biggest losers on the day. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which tracks major U.S. energy companies, slid 2.8%, setting up for its worst day since late April. 
АРА Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) were the worst performers within the XLE ETF, with declines of about 4%.
Companies involved in upstream exploration and production were hit even harder, with the SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) falling 3.1%. Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) and Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGY#NYSE">CRGY</a>) each tumbled by over 4%. 
Downstream oil service providers also struggled, with the VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) dropping 3.6%. Major oilfield services companies like Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) both fell about 3%, while Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) underperformed, down 5%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Airlines And Cruise Lines Rally: Lower Fuel Costs, Strong Earnings Expectations Lift Sentiment</h3>
While energy stocks suffered, sectors reliant on cheaper fuel prices thrived. Airlines and cruise lines, in particular, were among the best performers within the S&amp;P 500 as the prospect of lower oil prices offered some relief.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) surged 4.3%, while Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) jumped 5.3%. 
Goldman Sachs recently raised its price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from $195 to $220, anticipating strong earnings momentum. Similarly, NCLH saw its price target lifted from $22 to $24.
In the airline space, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) rallied 3.5%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 1.2%, reaching its highest level since February 2020, and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) rose 1.3%.
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These eleven large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) shares jumped 27.42% after introducing new fabric <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41250240" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">switches for AI infrastructure</a>. The stock may also be getting a lift from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">positive analyst coverage</a>.</li>
<li>Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) stock gained 25.55% last week after the company announced on Thursday that it entered into agreements with Walmart de México y Centroamérica to implement its warehouse automation systems <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41268313/symbotic-announces-agreement-to-implement-multiple-industry-leading-warehouse-automation-systems-f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in two of the retailer's locations.</a></li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock gained 20.44% amid a rise in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) price.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) shares gained 19.61% after Wells Fargo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/afrm/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgraded the stock</a> from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised its price target from $40 to $52.</li>
<li>Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) shares gained 16.24% last week in reaction to Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41288999" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announcing that a rival offering</a>, the Cybercab, will go into production in 2026.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock gained 15.94% last week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41211823" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">after the company announced</a> it deployed 100,000+ GPUs with liquid cooling systems for AI factories.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock upped 14.77% after the company announced its investor day event on Dec. 4.</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) stock rose 14.66% after Citigroup upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41255765" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its price target from $20 to $30</a>.</li>
<li>Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) shares surged 13.99%.</li>
<li>Carnival Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) shares increased 13.37%.</li>
<li>Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) shares upped 12.03%. The company announced the appointment of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41276670" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new president of product and engineering</a>.</li>
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On a day when the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index hit a record high, Carnival Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ccl#NYSE">CCL</a>) popping 7% to its highest level in more than 2 years says a lot. As one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID pandemic, cruise lines have been closely watched in recent years to see if they can get back to pre-pandemic levels.&nbsp;
So far, though they&#39;ve managed some solid runs, this has proved an elusive goal, but there&#39;s an argument to be made that some cruise stocks, and Carnival in particular, have never looked more likely to do it. Let&#39;s jump in and take a look at some of the reasons behind this.&nbsp;
<h2>Strong Fundamental Performance</h2>
For starters, there&#39;s the company&#39;s most recent earnings report, which came out just two weeks ago. Off the bat, Carnival absolutely crushed it. The company&#39;s top-line revenue figure was up more than 15% on the year and well ahead of expectations. It was one of their highest quarterly revenue prints ever and keeps the company on track to close out the year with its highest-ever turnover.&nbsp;
Carnival&#39;s bottom line EPS also came in hot and was 10% higher than the consensus, which helped drive operating income to a record $2.2 billion. For context, this was a 34% gain on the same quarter last year, a jump investors would be more used to seeing with some of the big-name tech titans.&nbsp;
But this is exactly what makes the report so impressive and Carnival&#39;s prospects so bullish. As CEO Josh Weinstein summed up, &quot;We are poised to deliver record operating performance for the full year 2024, with adjusted EBITDA now expected to cross $6 billion.&quot; In addition, consistent and impressive demand enabled management to boost their full-year yield guidance for the third time in 2024. Meanwhile, Weinstein remains exceedingly bullish on Carnival&#39;s abilities to drive this momentum through 2025 and, indeed, into 2026.&nbsp;
<h2>Bullish Price Action</h2>
Carnival shares had rallied close to 40% heading into the report&#39;s release, and the fact they actually sold off a little into the start of October suggests some investors were happy to take some profits off the table. But understandably, given the strength of the report, this lasted only a handful of days before the dip was snapped up, and Carnival shares haven&#39;t looked back since.&nbsp;
The past week alone has seen them jump close to 20%, putting them at their highest level since April 2022 and a full 220% from their post-pandemic lows. And what is the best news for those of our readers considering a position? There are plenty of more gains to come.&nbsp;
This is according to several of the heavyweight analysts, many of whom, in the past week, have been calling for further gains in the region of 40%, from where Carnival shares closed on Wednesday. Take Mizuho, Barclays, or Macquarie, for example. All 3 have reiterated their Buy rating on Carnival shares this month alone and boosted price targets of $26. There are also the updates from the teams at Tigress Financial and Citigroup, who were taking a similar stance earlier this week, although this time with price targets of $28.&nbsp;
<h2>Getting Involved&nbsp;</h2>
Considering Carnival shares closed out last night&#39;s session around the $20 mark, that&#39;s pointing to a targeted upside of at least 40% from current levels. If Carnival made its way up towards that level in the coming weeks, it would put them within touching distance of their post-pandemic high around the $31 mark.&nbsp;
While it&#39;s true they were turned back from that level quite easily before and didn&#39;t manage to test it again, the stock&#39;s technical structure is, this time, a lot more attractive. Carnival shares have been setting higher lows for the past 2 years and, with this week&#39;s pop, have just broken through what was a major area of resistance at $20. Based on both their fundamental performance and the bullish outlook from the analysts, it&#39;s hard not to see them continue cruising north from here.&nbsp;
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/carnival-has-analysts-going-wild-heres-why/">Carnival Has Analysts Going Wild: Here&#39;s Why</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Carnival Has Analysts Going Wild: Here's Why

Citigroup analyst James Hardiman maintains Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $25 to $28.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Carnival, Raises Price Target to $28

Wall Street surged on Wednesday as traders cheered a pullback in oil prices and the lack of escalation in the Middle East, particularly regarding potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41257792/oil-dips-to-73-as-china-withholds-stimulus-biden-attempts-to-contain-netanyahu-over-israels-attack-o">Israeli retaliation against Iran. </a>
The broader market gains reflected optimism ahead of Thursday&#8217;s Consumer Price Index inflation report and the start of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/10/41249837/s-p-500-earnings-season-kicks-off-why-analysts-call-this-quarter-a-stock-pickers-paradise">third-quarter earnings season.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Sets New Record</h3>
The S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), climbed 0.8% to a fresh record high, closing at 5,792 points, near its intraday peak. 
Blue-chip stocks also rallied, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) ending the day at 42,512 points, up 1%, just shy of its all-time high of 42,628 reached in late September.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), ended 0.8% higher, closing at 20,268 points, its highest level since July 2024. 
Small caps, as represented by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), inched up by 0.2%, underperforming versus large-cap counterparts. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Minutes Highlight Rate Cut Debate</h3>
Investors digested the minutes from the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which revealed extensive debate over whether to cut rates by 25 or 50 basis points.
Ultimately, the committee opted for the larger 50-basis-point cut, but the discussion underscored the ongoing uncertainty about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41257938/fed-minutes-reveal-heated-debate-over-september-interest-rate-move-traders-trim-november-easing-">Federal Reserve's next moves.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sector Highlights: Tech Outperforms, Utilities Lags</h3>
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<li>The technology sector outperformed, rising 1.1%, while health care followed closely behind.</li>
<li>Utilities were the only sector to close in the red, down 0.9%.</li>
<li>Cruise lines were the notable industry gainers surged as lower fuel costs improved their outlook, while solar stocks and gold miners struggled under pressure from rising Treasury yields.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5 Performers On The S&amp;P 500</h3>
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<th>Last</th>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>23.06</td>
<td>10.86%</td>
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<td>Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)</td>
<td>20.20</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
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<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>193.01</td>
<td>5.25%</td>
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<td>Corning Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</td>
<td>46.74</td>
<td>4.82%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>47.28</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Worst 5 Performers On The S&amp;P 500</h3>
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<td>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>262.24</td>
<td>-6.14%</td>
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<td>NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</td>
<td>88.54</td>
<td>-5.36%</td>
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<td>The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>149.43</td>
<td>-3.37%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>124.23</td>
<td>-2.91%</td>
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<td>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>64.47</td>
<td>-2.58%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nasdaq 100&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers</h3>
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<td>MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>)</td>
<td>275.48</td>
<td>6.17%</td>
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<td>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>)</td>
<td>177.06</td>
<td>5.38%</td>
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<td>Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>)</td>
<td>185.93</td>
<td>5.09%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. </td>
<td>47.28</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
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<td>Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>)</td>
<td>279.62</td>
<td>3.50%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nasdaq 100&#8217;s Worst 5 Performers </h3>
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<th>Last</th>
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<td>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>262.24</td>
<td>-6.14%</td>
</tr>
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<td>PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>)</td>
<td>141.50</td>
<td>-2.32%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>163.09</td>
<td>-1.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>241.06</td>
<td>-1.41%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>171.00</td>
<td>-1.04%</td>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Carnival.
Looking at options history for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) we detected 34 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 58% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $952,514 and 28, calls, for a total amount of $2,288,398.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $15.0 to $25.0 for Carnival over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Carnival stands at 8897.83, with a total volume reaching 60,168.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Carnival, situated within the strike price corridor from $15.0 to $25.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728505907_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$699.5K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.57</td>
<td>$2.58</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$412.8K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.33</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$349.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$192.0K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>602</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$152.1K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
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<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 70,237,708, with CCL's price up by 6.47%, positioned at $20.09.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carnival</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $23.9.
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The travel industry benefits from surging demand through increased air travel, cruise popularity, and hotel stays, all driven by unique experiences, convenience, and technological advancements, fueling optimism in the market. Given this backdrop, investing in strong travel stocks such as Carnival Corporation (CCL), SkyWest (SKYW), and Travel + Leisure (TNL) may be a wise decision. Read more... &nbsp;
The travel industry is poised for substantial growth as demand surges for air travel, leisure services, and hospitality – especially with the holiday season approaching. Hence, investors may want to consider robust travel stocks like Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCL/">CCL</a>), SkyWest, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKYW/">SKYW</a>), Travel + Leisure Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">TNL</a>), all well-positioned to capitalize on this rising demand.
Travel demand is high this upcoming season, driven by favorable weather conditions. Air travel continues to be popular, while warmer destinations like Florida and California draw holiday and business travelers. Moreover, cruises remain a top choice for leisure seekers seeking unique experiences. As a result, global travel spending is projected to exceed <a href="https://www.forrester.com/blogs/travel-spending-on-track-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-end-of-2024/#:~:text=Global%20travel%20spending%20is%20roaring,Europe%20will%20power%20this%20growth.">$2 trillion</a> by the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, airlines are encouraging early bookings, offering better deals with added flexibility and bundled packages that drive demand for both domestic and international flights. Additionally, with the integration of AI to enhance the travel experience, ACI projects global passenger volume to reach 9.5 billion in 2024, <a href="https://aci.aero/2024/09/18/the-trusted-source-for-air-travel-demand-updates-2/#:~:text=Passenger%20traffic%202023%E2%80%932024&amp;text=The%20current%20projection%20for%202024,(YoY)%20growth%20from%202023.">reflecting a 10% year-on-year</a> growth from 2023.
On top of it, cruise vacations are booming in popularity due to their unique experiences, convenience, and the opportunity to visit multiple destinations in one trip. Consumer demand for diverse cruise options, along with advancements in ship design and technology, is fueling industry growth. The global cruise market is expected to reach $53.49 billion by 2029, <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/mmo/travel-tourism/cruises/worldwide">with a 4.81% CAGR</a>.
Considering these favorable trends, let's analyze the fundamental aspects of the three travel picks.
Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCL/">CCL</a>) 
CCL engages in the provision of leisure travel services internationally. The company operates through four segments: NAA Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, CCL's 51.96% is 39% higher than the 37.40% industry average. Its 19.24% trailing-12-month Capex / Sales is 561% higher than the 2.91% industry average. However, the stock's 20.12% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnonequity.asp">Return on Common Equity</a> is 78.3% lower than the 11.28% industry average.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended August 31, 2024, CCL's revenue rose 15.2% year-over-year to $7.90 billion. Its adjusted EBITDA stood at $2.82 billion, up 27.1% year-over-year. For the same quarter, its adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share as adjusted increased 48.9% and 47.7% over the prior-year quarter to $1.75 billion and $1.27, respectively.
Analysts expect CCL's revenue for the quarter ending November 30, 2024, to increase 9.6% year-over-year to $5.91 billion. Its EPS for the quarter ending May 31, 2025, is expected to grow 95.9% year-over-year to $0.22. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, CCL's stock has gained 95.4% to close the last trading session at $23.96.
CCL's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect a bright outlook. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Growth and Value. It is ranked #2 out of 4 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/travel-cruises/">Travel - Cruises</a> industry. To see CCL's Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCL/">click here</a>.
SkyWest, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKYW/">SKYW</a>)
SKYW and its subsidiaries engage in the operation of a regional airline in the United States. It operates through two segments, SkyWest Airlines and SWC, as well as SkyWest Leasing. The company also leases regional jet aircraft and spare engines to third parties and provides on-demand charter, airport customer, and ground handling services.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, SKYW's 22.94% is 64.4% higher than the 13.96% industry average. Its 7.46% trailing-12-month Capex / Sales is 159.5% higher than the industry average of 2.87%. Also, SKYW's 12.57% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 88.4% higher than the industry average of 6.67%.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, SKYW's total operating revenues increased 19.1% year-over-year to $912.79 million. Its operating income was $131.44 million, up 166.7% from the prior year's quarter. Moreover, the company's net income and EPS rose 282.1% and 292.7% year-over-year, respectively, to $89.71 million and $2.16.
For the quarter ending December 31, 2024, SKYW's revenue is expected to increase 19.9% year-over-year to $901.47 million. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to increase 325% year-over-year to $1.79. It surpassed consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. SKYW's stock has gained 158.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $113.81.
SKYW's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect strong prospects. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Growth and Quality. It is ranked #5 out of 26 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/airlines/">Airlines</a> industry. Beyond what we stated above, we have also rated SKYW for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Get all ratings of SKYW <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SKYW/">here</a>.
Travel + Leisure Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">TNL</a>)
TNL and its subsidiaries provide hospitality services and travel products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Vacation Ownership and Travel and Membership.
In terms of the trailing-12-month net income margin, TNL's 10.99% is 149% higher than the 4.41% industry average. Likewise, its 19.56% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 141.8% higher than the 8.09% industry average. Moreover, its 6.29% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 57.6% higher than the industry average of 3.99%.
TNL's net revenue for the second quarter, which ended September 30, 2024, increased marginally year-over-year to $993 million. Similarly, its adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income were $242 million and $110 million, respectively. Moreover, the company's adjusted EPS was $1.54, up 1.9% from the prior-year quarter.
Street expects TNL's revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 2.6% year-over-year to $959.11 million. Its EPS for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, is expected to rise 9.3% year-over-year to $1.06. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 52.5%, closing the last trading session at $53.36.
It's no surprise that TNL has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary POWR Ratings system.
TNL has a B grade for Value and Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/travel-hotels-resorts/">Travel - Hotels/Resorts</a> industry, it is ranked #3 out of 20 stocks. To access the other ratings of TNL for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">click here</a>.
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CCL shares were trading at $23.81 per share on Thursday afternoon, down $0.42 (-1.73%). Year-to-date, CCL has gained 28.43%, versus a 26.60% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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