The chapter explores the financial dynamics of major cruise companies like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages, emphasizing Royal Caribbean's prowess in debt management and marketing strategies. It discusses the challenges of high debt levels in the industry and how companies like Carnival are actively working to reduce their debt post-COVID. The focus is on balancing debt reduction with investments to stay competitive, with a spotlight on assets like cruise ships in the companies' balance sheets.
Big pockets have weighed in at New York Community Bank, can they turn the ship around?
(00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss:
- Why New York City Bank needed a deep-pocketed rescue.
- Abercrombie & Fitch’s incredible rise.
- American Eagle’s tough bet on logistics.
(18:55) Mary Long and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel set sail for a tour of cruise companies and where investors might find enticing prospects.
Companies discussed: RCL, NCLH, CCL, AEO, SHOP, NYCB, ANF, AMZN
Host: Deidre Woollard
Guests: Mary Long, Matt Frankel, Bill Barker
Producer: Dylan Lewis
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd
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