U.S. equity markets tumbled in a sudden jolt of volatility as investors - already flying blind on key data - reacted to a surprise, massive tariff announcement on Chinese imports. The White House announced a 100% added tariff on all Chinese imports beginning next month - up from 30% currently - as retaliation to new export controls on rare minerals. The CBOE Volatility Index surged to the highe...
Affluent consumer spending remains robust, driven by the wealth effect and record-high asset values, supporting continued momentum in select real estate and leisure stocks. Top Strong Buy picks include HST, XHR, DRH, HHH, and MLCO, each positioned to benefit from high-end travel, real estate, and luxury experiences. HST, XHR, and DRH leverage pricing power in upscale hotels and resorts, while H...
Host Hotels is likely undervalued, offering inflation protection and a 5% yield, with a focus on upper-tier lodging assets. HST's stable cash flows, lower leverage, and non-core asset sales position it well amid economic bifurcation that supports high-end travel demand. Despite rising costs, HST's valuation discount to peers like Hilton and Marriott is unjustified, with a price target of $25.30...
U.S. equity markets snapped a four-week winning streak, while benchmark interest rates rose as investors parsed a surprisingly strong slate of economic data, including a two-year high for GDP growth. The Citi Economic Surprise Index has completed a volatile round-trip this month, plunging in early September ahead of the Fed rate decision before rebounding sharply in recent weeks. The recent tre...
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”) has learned that certain affiliates of MacKenzie Capital Management, LP (“Purchaser”) made an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer for up to 100,000 operating partnership units (“OP Units”) of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (“Host L.P.”) at a price of $10.55 per OP Unit less cash distributions ma...
The Fed has delivered an interest rate cut of 25 basis points to 4.0%-4.25%, acknowledging a softening labor market even as inflation perked up in recent months. Historical data highlights that the S&P 500 typically rises near all-time highs after interest rate cuts. This may be a good time to consider putting some fresh powder to work. Fed interest rate cuts are designed to stimulate economic ...
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation's largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that its board of directors authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
Host Hotels & Resorts' operational performance remains solid, but growth is moderating and cost pressures are likely to persist, limiting near-term upside. The balance sheet is healthy, with low leverage, strong interest coverage, and a conservative payout ratio supporting yield stability. Valuation appears reasonable, but recent share price rebound already factors in rate-cut optimism, leaving...
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