Carnival Corporation's investment outlook is being recalibrated, with analysts raising its fair value estimate to $38.00. The adjustment reflects stronger-than-expected cruise spending data, though questions about execution and broader travel trends temper the optimism.
American Airlines confronts the costly aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, its largest weather disruption ever, with over 9,000 flights canceled. As the carrier works to recover, its long-term focus remains on expanding premium cabins, loyalty programs, and key hubs to drive future profitability.
American Express is implementing a dual strategy of increased annual fees and stricter Centurion Lounge access rules for its premium cardholders. The move, seen as a direct response to intensifying competition from rivals like JPMorgan Chase, aims to bolster profitability while refining the value proposition for affluent and younger demographics.
American Express reported a 10% revenue surge to $72 billion for 2025, driven by strong premium card demand and disciplined credit. Executives project 9-10% growth for 2026, betting on younger customers and strategic tech investments to sustain momentum.
Cracker Barrel confirmed a corporate travel guideline, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, stating that employees on business trips are expected to eat at the chain's restaurants 'whenever practical,' sparking criticism and debate over corporate cost-cutting measures.
Two leading forces in the spirits industry—The Daily Pour and WhiskyX—have announced a strategic merger, creating a combined platform set to dominate the premium whiskey events landscape across the United States.
A leaked internal memo reveals Cracker Barrel's guideline for traveling employees to dine primarily at its own restaurants, reigniting discussions on corporate cost-cutting and brand loyalty.
A new industry analysis reveals a 6% average drop in full-coverage auto insurance costs for 2025, offering relief after years of steep hikes. However, the trend is uneven, with premiums rising sharply in several states, deepening an affordability divide across the U.S.
With average annual premiums surpassing $3,000, a new survey reveals the financial strain on policyholders. Financial experts outline actionable, long-term strategies to manage rising insurance costs effectively.
The Southern restaurant chain clarifies its employee travel dining guidelines after online controversy, stating the recent update primarily aimed to limit alcohol reimbursements. The incident follows a turbulent year of branding missteps and sales declines for the classic Americana chain.
Wall Street sentiment on Cigna Group (CI) has soured as the health insurer faces a projected 22.2% drop in premiums, a shrinking customer base, and pressure on investment income. While long-term performance remains robust, near-term uncertainties are prompting a reassessment of the stock's valuation.
A new report from think tank FashionSights argues the disruptive forces that hollowed out fashion's middle market are now climbing the value ladder, threatening the premium segment's stability.
The iconic Southern restaurant chain, a longtime favorite of professional wrestling personalities, enforces a policy requiring traveling staff to dine primarily at its own locations, as it seeks to stabilize after a costly rebranding misstep.
The Southern-style restaurant chain pushes back on reports of a 'new mandate' requiring traveling employees to dine exclusively at its locations, calling the policy longstanding and misunderstood.
A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market downturn Thursday afternoon, dragging down shares across the technology and business travel sectors.
In a bid to control costs amid declining sales, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has issued new travel and expense guidelines requiring staff to dine primarily at company locations while on the road, according to an internal memo.
The Southern-themed restaurant chain has issued internal guidelines requiring traveling staff to take 'all or the majority' of their meals at company locations, sparking debate over corporate control and employee autonomy.
Leaked internal memo reveals Cracker Barrel is requiring employees to eat primarily at its own restaurants during business trips, while also curtailing travel and alcohol reimbursements, as the chain grapples with financial pressures and fallout from a controversial rebrand.
The Southern-themed restaurant chain has issued internal guidelines requiring traveling staff to take meals primarily at company locations, a move that has sparked debate over corporate culture and employee autonomy.
The Southern-themed restaurant chain has quietly implemented a new travel policy requiring staff to eat primarily at company locations during business trips, while tightening reimbursement rules for alcohol and discretionary expenses.
