Dernières nouvelles pour Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) Stock

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is the world's third-largest publicly traded cruise company by berths (around 66,500). It operates 32 ships across three brands—Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas—offering both freestyle and luxury cruising. The company redeployed its entire fleet as of May 2022. With 13 passenger vessels on order among its brands through 2036, representing 41,000 incremental berths, Norwegian is increasing capacity faster than its peers, expanding its brand globally. Norwegian sails to around 700 global destinations.

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Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $36 to $30.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Norwegian Cruise Line, Lowers Price Target to $30

Norwegian Cruise Line's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.85% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 28.56 million shares sold short, which is 8.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Norwegian Cruise Line Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744747228_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Norwegian Cruise Line has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Norwegian Cruise Line's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Norwegian Cruise Line's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.42%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$61.1K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>57.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>552</td>
<td>625</td>
</tr>
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<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>430</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
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<td>NCLH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
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<td>DKS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>21</td>
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<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$2200.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.1K, with a price of $553.0 per contract. There were 23583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 160 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $239.0 per contract. There were 23415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7338 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 625 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 66 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 17706 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 430 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 276 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 225 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 1419 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NCLH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 157 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 163 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 1800 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $1750.0 per contract. There were 2469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $2933.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $2200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $10110.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $2480.0 per contract. There were 2663 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Cruise line operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) announced on Sunday that it is gearing up for a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44780504/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-announces-development-plans-for-private-island-destination-great-st" rel="noreferrer noopener">major revamp of its private Bahamian island</a>, Great Stirrup Cay. A slate of new attractions and facilities is scheduled to open by late 2025.
The cruise operator plans to enhance visitor enjoyment with a range of new features, such as a redesigned welcome center and a modernized main pool area.
These additions are expected to launch alongside a newly built pier designed to dock several vessels at once.
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&#8220;These newly announced enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay will further improve the guest experience on the island, which is already one of our top-rated destinations worldwide,&#8221; said President and CEO, Harry Sommer.
&#8220;Along with the completion of a new multi-ship pier later this year, we&#8217;re improving both access and amenities on the island. As we anticipate annual guest visits to exceed one million by 2026, we are actively evaluating additional investments in the island to support that growth and expand the amenities our guests can enjoy.&#8221;
The new features will cater to a wide range of travelers, from families to solo vacationers. Plans include a large swimming pool equipped with a swim-up bar, a splash zone for children, and cabanas for poolside lounging.
Premium amenities from the fleet are also headed to shore. The island will soon feature signature onboard experiences such as the adults-only Vibe Beach Club and Horizon Park, a leisure area focused on lawn games and open-air relaxation.
JPMorgan analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44358050/cruise-wars-norwegian-vs-royal-caribbean-whos-ruling-the-high-seas" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew R. Boss recently raised his rating </a>on Norwegian Cruise Line stock to Overweight, pointing to strong consumer demand and a continued pricing advantage of cruises compared to traditional land vacations.
The company reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/44005238/norwegian-cruise-line-sails-past-q4-expectations-eps-soars-margins-expand-and-demand-stays-hot" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue growth&nbsp;of 6% </a>year-on-year to $2.109 billion with an occupancy percentage of 100.8%.
Norwegian Cruise Line operates three cruise brands with 33 ships and 70,050 berths, offering trips to around 700 global destinations. The company plans to expand its fleet by 12 ships by 2036, adding roughly 37,500 berths.
Price Action: NCLH shares are trading higher by 0.70% at $16.44 at the last check on Monday.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Plans Major Upgrade To Bahamian Island Retreat

"These newly announced enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay will further improve the guest experience on the island, which is already one of our top-rated destinations worldwide," said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "Along with the completion of a new multi-ship pier later this year, we're improving both access and amenities on the island. As we anticipate annual guest visits to exceed one million by 2026, we are actively evaluating additional investments in the island to support that growth and expand the amenities our guests can enjoy."

Reported Sunday, NCLH Announced Expansion Plans For Private Island Great Stirrup Cay, Including New Pool Complex And Beach Club

Wall Street regained momentum, reversing early-session losses and pushing major indexes into positive territory by midday trading in New York, as investors welcomed upbeat bank earnings and cooler-than-expected inflation data, while largely shrugging off trade war concerns after China raised tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">U.S. goods to 125%.</a>
Producer prices cooled to 2.7% year-over-year in March, well below the 3.3% consensus, while the monthly figure declined by 0.4% — the steepest drop since 2023. 
A day earlier, consumer prices also eased more than expected. However, both inflation reports predate the implementation of new trade tariffs. The University of Michigan's latest consumer sentiment index fell sharply to 50.4, its lowest since June 2022 and below expectations. 
Meanwhile, inflation expectations surged: short-term projections hit their highest since 1990, and long-term views reached levels last seen in 1981, underscoring growing concerns over persistent price pressures. In the bond market, the 30-year Treasury yield retreated to 4.90% after briefly touching 4.99% during intraday trading. 
The dollar pared some losses, though it remained near its lowest level since April 2022, based on a trade-weighted index. 
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) topped first-quarter earnings estimates and issued upbeat guidance, lifting its shares nearly 3% and outpacing peers. 
Gold prices extended their rally, jumping 1.9% to a record $3,230 per ounce — poised for their strongest weekly gain since March 2020. The surge in bullion and silver — with the latter rising over 3% on Friday — sparked strong gains in mining stocks. 
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) soared 5.5% on Friday and nearly 20% for the week, heading for its highest level since December 2012. 
Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), the world's largest gold miner, jumped 9% on the day and 25% on the week, marking its best weekly performance since 1998.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,623.30</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,333.87</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,056.72</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,838.01</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:40 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 1.3% to $531.82.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.2% to $400.45.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;soared 1.5% to $452.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.4% to $182.36.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 2.3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers On Friday</h3>
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<td>Newmont Corp. </td>
<td>+8.73%</td>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</td>
<td>+7.55%</td>
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<td>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>+6.87%</td>
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<td>Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>)</td>
<td>+6.83%</td>
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<td>The Mosaic Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>)</td>
<td>+6.12%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Friday</h3>
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<td>Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>-6.25%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
</tr>
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<td>SanDisk Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>)</td>
<td>-3.93%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>-3.30%</td>
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<td>Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</td>
<td>-3.23%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Shares of travel and tourism-related companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) shares are Monday, after the the company disclosed signing long-term charter agreements, each inclusive of purchase options, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44664942/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-announces-charter-agreements-for-four-vessels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for four vessels across its three brands</a>.
The deal includes two Norwegian Cruise Line vessels, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to be chartered to Cordelia Cruises, which is a cruise operator based in India.
The charters are expected to begin in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
The agreement comprises Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Insignia from Oceania Cruises.
Both will be chartered to Crescent Seas, which is a residential cruise line. These charters are projected to begin in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, said, &#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled that Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun will begin new chapters in the Indian cruise market through a long-term agreement with Cordelia Cruises, a leading operator in the region who we look forward to collaborating with into the future.&#8221;
Notably, Norwegian Cruise aims to expand its fleet, with 12 new ships scheduled for delivery through 2036 across its three brands: seven for Norwegian Cruise Line, three for Oceania Cruises, and two for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Recently, the company&#8217;s peer, Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), confirmed an order for two new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44660777/carnival-corporation-finalizes-agreement-with-fincantieri-for-two-next-generation-aida-cruises-shi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">vessels for its German brand, AIDA Cruises</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Strategic Trust Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAEF#NYSE">SAEF</a>) and Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRUZ#NYSE">CRUZ</a>).
Price Action: NCLH shares are down 1.98% at $15.38 at the last check Monday.
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Charter Four Ships Starting 2026, Expands Global Partnerships

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) today announced the execution of long-term charter agreements, each inclusive of purchase options, for four vessels across its three brands.
The agreements are for: &nbsp;
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<li>Two Norwegian Cruise Line vessels, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to be chartered to Cordelia Cruises, a premium cruise operator based in India. The charters are anticipated to begin in 2026 and 2027, respectively. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Insignia from Oceania Cruises will be chartered to Crescent Seas, a residential cruise line. These charters are anticipated to begin in 2026 and 2027, respectively.</li>
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Long-Term Charter Agreements For Four Vessels, Including Norwegian Sky And Norwegian Sun To Cordelia Cruises, And Seven Seas Navigator And Insignia To Crescent Seas, Set To Begin In 2026 And 2027

Shares of travel and tourism-related companies are trading lower as global markets continue to decline following President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

President Donald Trump's sweeping new trade tariffs sent shockwaves through global markets on Thursday, triggering a massive sell-off that echoed the COVID-19 pandemic-era routs, as investor risk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">appetite vanished in a flash.</a>
Wall Street saw a staggering $2 trillion in market cap erased, with the U.S.&#8217;s biggest 10 companies shedding $1 trillion alone.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) plunged 8.7%, staring down its worst day since March 2020 and wiping out nearly $300 billion in value. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 6.4%, losing $171.9 billion, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) dropped 8%, on pace for a $166 billion hit.
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<th>% Daily Change</th>
<th>Market Cap Loss ($B)</th>
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<td>Apple</td>
<td>-8.74%</td>
<td>-293.95</td>
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<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>-6.38%</td>
<td>-171.89</td>
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<td>Amazon</td>
<td>-8.03%</td>
<td>-166.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-6.64%</td>
<td>-98.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>-3.26%</td>
<td>-62.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>-7.63%</td>
<td>-61.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>-2.04%</td>
<td>-57.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-5.80%</td>
<td>-52.76</td>
</tr>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>-6.69%</td>
<td>-45.99</td>
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<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>-9.93%</td>
<td>-31.60</td>
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<td>-1043.67</td>
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The S&amp;P 500 fell nearly 4%, poised for its worst session since September 2022, and sank to a seven-month low. Small caps took the brunt of the sell-off, with the Russell 2000 plunging over 5% and officially entering a bear market, now down more than 20% from its 2024 peak.
Fears of retaliatory action from key U.S. trading partners dragged every major sector into the red, except for defensive plays like consumer staples and utilities.
Consumer discretionary stocks were slammed. Apparel names posted double-digit losses: Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>), Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) each dropped between 10% and 16%.
Cruise lines were also hit hard: Norwegian Cruise Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) sank 13%, Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) fell 10%, and Royal Caribbean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) slid 9%.
Bond markets saw a mild flight to safety. Treasury yields edged lower, yet the U.S. dollar weakened 1.6%, with the DXY index heading for its worst day since November 2022.
Commodities weren't spared. Oil prices nosedived on fears of a global slowdown, worsened by OPEC+'s surprise move to raise output. West Texas Intermediate crude plunged 7.5%, slipping below $70 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed relative resilience in the carnage, dipping just 1% and holding above $81,600.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance in Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,908.76</td>
<td>-3.1 %</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,449.64</td>
<td>-3.9%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,751.99</td>
<td>-4.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,929.91</td>
<td>-5.6%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 3.6% to $544.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) tumbled 3% to $409.26.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;plummeted 4.2% to $456.21.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) nosedived 5.4% to 191.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) tanked, down 5.6%.</li>
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<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), up 7.8%</li>
<li>Kohls Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) down 25%</li>
<li>VanEck Vietnam ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNM#NYSE">VNM</a>) down 10.2%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) up 4.7%, </li>
<li>iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWT#NYSE">EWT</a>) down 4%. </li>
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Shares of stocks within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher. The sector may be trading up amid the release of better-than-expected ADP employment data.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings &nbsp;and NCL Corporation Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company ("NCLC"), announce that NCLC has entered into individually negotiated note exchange agreements with certain existing holders (the "Holders") of NCLC's 5.375% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes"), pursuant to which NCLC and the Holders have agreed to exchange (the "Exchange") $285,425,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Holders' 2025 Notes for (i) $285,425,000 in aggregate principal amount of NCLC's newly issued 0.875% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes") and (ii) an aggregate cash payment (the "Cash Payment") of $51,624,820, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Notes to be exchanged to, but excluding, the closing date of the Exchange. The Cash Payment will be equal to the proceeds from the concurrent Equity Offering, as described below, and represents the remainder of NCLC's exchange obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes to be exchanged.
Concurrently, the Company announces a registered direct offering of 2,708,533 ordinary shares to the Holders at a price of $19.06 per share (the "Equity Offering" and together with the Exchange, the "Transactions"). The Company expects to use the proceeds from the Equity Offering to make the Cash Payment.

NCLH To Cut Fully Diluted Share Count By 12.5M Following Note Exchange And Equity Sale

A 10% decline in Canadian travel may result in 2 million fewer visits and $2.1 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel">lost spending to the U.S.</a> 
That&#8217;s according to Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove, citing <a href="https://www.ustravel.org/press/potential-results-decline-canadian-travel-united-states">data</a> from the U.S. Travel Association. Dove recently conducted a deep dive into Canadian tourist exposure for airlines, cruises, lodging, and theme parks.
Canada, she notes, accounts for 26% of U.S. international tourism. In March — three months after President Donald Trump dissed then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by calling him "governor" and Canada as "the 51st state" — there was an 11% year-over-year decline in tourism. 
A &#8220;pullback in Canadian tourism is the most likely channel to create a modest drag on US GDP,&#8221; Dove wrote. 
In 2024, approximately 20.24 million Canadian tourists visited the U.S., making up over a quarter of international air travel. Mexico followed with around 17 million visitors. 
U.S. airlines have limited exposure to Canadian transborder markets, with United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) having the highest at 1.4% of total flights. 
Carriers like Allegiant Travel Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>), Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit do not operate direct routes to Canada but may still feel demand softness in border cities, said the analyst. 
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Allegiant, for instance, serves U.S. border cities that rely on Canadian travelers, with these routes comprising 1.6% of its 2024 flights.
Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas are top destinations for Canadian tourists, meaning airlines operating heavily in these states could see an impact. 
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) has 58% of its capacity in key Canadian tourist cities, though a large portion of this is tied to New York, which only accounts for 13% of Canadian visits.
United and Allegiant have recently reported weaker demand from Canadian travelers. In response, United accelerated the retirement of 21 aircraft. 
The overall U.S.-Canada air travel market has seen route cuts at twice the rate of non-Canada flights, with 210 basis points of Canadian growth being slashed since January. 
Allegiant, despite not flying to Canada, reduced flights from Plattsburgh by 20 percentage points due to weaker demand from Canadian travelers, significantly more than the 4.4-point cut to its broader network. However, reductions were smaller in Bellingham and Niagara Falls, at 1.7 and 2.0 points, respectively.
U.S. hotel corporations have minimal exposure to Canadian tourism, despite the high volume of Canadian visitors. Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>) has the highest exposure among major hotel chains, while Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WH#NYSE">WH</a>) and Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) are the least affected due to their reliance on drive-to bookings.
Wyndham sees only 1% of its U.S. room bookings from Canadian travelers. Over 90% of guests drive to its hotels. Similarly, Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) estimates just 1% of U.S. room nights come from Canada. Some 96% of its bookings originate from domestic travelers.
Hyatt, with a stronger focus on luxury and resort properties, derives approximately 2% of its U.S. bookings from Canadian visitors. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) also sees 1-1.5% of its U.S. room nights booked by Canadians, with 2% of its total rooms located in Canada.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) has the highest exposure to Canadian tourism among cruise operators, though overall reliance remains low. 
An estimated 5% of NCLH's revenue comes from Canadian travelers, followed by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) at 4% and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) at 3.5%.
Hotel companies rely more heavily on domestic and business travelers, while cruise lines see slightly higher engagement from Canadian tourists.
Florida saw approximately 6 million international visitors in 2023, with around 1.3 million coming from Canada. Theme parks with high international attendance could feel the impact of a decline in Canadian visitors.
Comcast Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) Universal theme parks are the most exposed, with around 30% of attendance coming from international tourists. 
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) typically sees international visitors comprise between the high teens to low 20% of total guests, while United Parks &amp; Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRKS#NYSE">PRKS</a>) has lower exposure at around 7%, down from pre-pandemic double-digit levels.
The financial impact extends beyond ticket sales. International visitors tend to spend more on park-related purchases, including hotel stays and in-park amenities, Dove said.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jones Trading analyst Stephen Glagola initiated coverage on TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $4. TeraWulf shares closed at $2.72 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wulf/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst David Katz initiated coverage on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $25. Norwegian Cruise Line shares closed at $19.15 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Sara Senatore initiated coverage on CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $112. Cava Group shares closed at $85.85 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAVA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst David Roman initiated coverage on Kestra Medical Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMTS#NASDAQ">KMTS</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $24. Kestra Medical Techs shares closed at $23.43 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMTS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst William Janela initiated coverage on Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNOM#NASDAQ">VNOM</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $56. Viper Energy shares closed at $44.19 on Thursday. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VNOM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Jefferies analyst David Katz initiates coverage on Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $25.

Jefferies Initiates Coverage On Norwegian Cruise Line with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $25

Shares of travel and leisure companies are trading lower amid consumer concerns following Feb. PCE price index data, softer-than-expected personal spending and ongoing tariff concerns. A worsening consumer environment could weaken travel demand.

Shares of travel, leisure and retail companies are trading higher amid overall market strength on reports of potentially narrowed or targeted tariffs, which could ease some economic concerns.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling upgraded the rating for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight but lowered the price target from $27 to $22. Norwegian Cruise shares closed at $20.09 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling upgraded Host Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight but slashed the price target from $16 to $15. Host Hotels shares closed at $15.12 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Scott Graham upgraded the rating for nVent Electric plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVT#NYSE">NVT</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $74 price target. nVent Electric shares closed at $56.86 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker upgraded AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $3,500 to $4,192. AutoZone shares closed at $3,573.38 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee upgraded the rating for Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $35 to $45. Super Micro Computer shares closed at $39.10 on Thursday. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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