{"version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Sharemaestro Newsreel: Brazil Travel Services news", "home_page_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/br/consumer-cyclical/travel-services/", "feed_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/br/consumer-cyclical/travel-services/feed.json", "description": "Latest Travel Services company headlines from Brazil, newest first, with source links and direct routes to company research and sentiment.", "language": "en", "items": [{"id": "source:3f40b07206e67baff322604b3398b3fad5c0d62ae3fa4a79e33c48f0e592713b", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/the-next-ai-winners-may-look-nothing-like-nvidia-or-micron-one-big-investment-idea-095700607.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/the-next-ai-winners-may-look-nothing-like-nvidia-or-micron-one-big-investment-idea-095700607.html", "title": "The next AI winners may look nothing like Nvidia or Micron: One Big Investment Idea", "content_text": "The next AI winners may look nothing like Nvidia (NVDA) or Micron (MU). The first phase of the trade rewarded companies building the AI infrastructure, from chips to data centers. As the AI rally broadens, the next hunting ground may be businesses using those tools to cut costs, lift sales, or improve productivity. The travel industry offers a good case study. Travel stocks took off broadly from their May lows, with airlines leading the first leg. Then the leadership changed. Airbnb (ABNB), Booking Holdings (BKNG), and Expedia (EXPE) kept climbing into August while hotels stalled and airlines ", "date_published": "2026-08-14T09:57:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "EXGR34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "EXGR34", "name": "Expedia Group, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/0f09b9a5-0604-4229-9ec1-9facf93f4085/"}]}}, {"id": "source:483dae81a8645750f94d73ba0194dddd2330f8746335755914527985d64a5d07", "url": "https://seekingalpha.com/news/4633059-sp500-nasdaq-dow-jones-outlook-stock-market?amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Bfeed_item_type=news", "external_url": "https://seekingalpha.com/news/4633059-sp500-nasdaq-dow-jones-outlook-stock-market?amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Bfeed_item_type=news", "title": "Stock index futures largely flat after S&P 500 closes at record high", "content_text": "[Wall Street New York stock exchange stock market] alexsl Stock index futures were muted on Friday after the S&P 500 closed at a record high in the previous session. Dow futures (INDU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/INDU]) -0.12%, S&P 500 futures (SPX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SPX]) +0.02%, and Nasdaq futures (US100:IND) -0.24%. The S&P 500 reached another intraday record on Thursday as investors weighed July producer prices, which showed wholesale inflation was unchanged from the previous month. Investors will turn to July retail sales data at 8:30 a.m. ET for fresh clues on consumer ", "date_published": "2026-08-14T08:11:29+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "seekingalpha.com"}], "tags": ["Macro sensitivity", "EXGR34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "EXGR34", "name": "Expedia Group, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/0f09b9a5-0604-4229-9ec1-9facf93f4085/"}]}}, {"id": "source:6b9ec76c0deccd7f6f65ff0051b4beedb156d7e37df771eb40c1e829cb8a0c93", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/carnival-ccl-outperforms-broader-market-214501546.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/carnival-ccl-outperforms-broader-market-214501546.html", "title": "Carnival (CCL) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know", "content_text": "In the latest trading session, Carnival (CCL) closed at $28.42, marking a +2.71% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.65% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.13%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.81%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the cruise operator had gained 4.06% outpaced the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 3.08% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.38%. The upcoming earnings release of Carnival will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.36, signifying a 4.90% drop compared to the same quarter of t", "date_published": "2026-08-13T21:45:01+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "C1CL34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "C1CL34", "name": "Carnival Corporation Ltd.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2f2469de-da15-4e35-bad5-b7eeccd5bc3c/"}]}}, {"id": "source:266c320225d5bf2efe20ae43783b6cf0cfe1e26a0955dbed150fcddf9589949f", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-unpopular-stock-more-attention-113300366.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-unpopular-stock-more-attention-113300366.html", "title": "1 Unpopular Stock That Should Get More Attention and 2 We Find Risky", "content_text": "1 Unpopular Stock That Should Get More Attention and 2 We Find Risky Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory. At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bearish calls are justified. That said, here is one stock where Wall Street's pessimism is creating a buying opportunity and two where the outlook is warranted.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T11:33:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "EXGR34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "EXGR34", "name": "Expedia Group, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/0f09b9a5-0604-4229-9ec1-9facf93f4085/"}]}}, {"id": "source:aedcc128837c163869c7772b07ce826fc4dac28c9c155c0aa38eea4fda8fe9b2", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/agoda-launches-ai-powered-room-040000957.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/agoda-launches-ai-powered-room-040000957.html", "title": "Agoda Launches AI-Powered Room Grid Bot to Help Travelers Decide Which Room to Book", "content_text": "SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has introduced the Room Grid Bot, an AI-powered chat assistant designed to help travelers decide which room to book. Available in the Agoda mobile app, the new tool recommends rooms suited to their needs. Agoda offers travelers a diverse breadth of room options when booking a hotel, with room types and offers varying by occupancy, cancellation terms, meal inclusions, and price. The Room Grid Bot addresses this by using travelers' current search details and the preferences they share in the conversation to recommend the most relevant options. These recommendations appear directly within the chat, helping travelers narrow down their choices without needing to compare every listing manually. Travelers can access the Bot from the room-selection page after tapping \"Select room\" on a hotel's property page in the Agoda app. They can start a conversation by tapping the \"Need help choosing a room? Let AI help you\" banner without leaving the room-selection page. Travelers can ask the Bot to find options with specific inclusions, such as free breakfast, or to answer relevant property questions, such as check-in times. The Bot also highlights a \"Best pick,\" helping travelers identify a suitable room based on their preferences more easily. Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda, said, \"Choosing a hotel is only part of the booking decision. Travelers also need to find the right room for their trip, which can be challenging when many options are available. The Room Grid Bot helps narrow down those choices based on what travelers want and need, making it easier to identify and book the room that best suits their trip.\" The launch builds on Agoda's growing suite of AI-powered tools across the hotel booking journey. The Property AMA (Ask Me Anything) Bot answers accommodation-specific questions as travelers explore a property, while the Booking Form Bot addresses common questions during checkout. Together, the tools provide relevant support as travelers explore hotels, select rooms, and complete their bookings. Agoda continues to invest in technology that makes travel planning simpler, faster, and more intuitive. Agoda's offerings include over 6 million holiday properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all available on Agoda.com and through the Agoda mobile app.Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/agoda-launches-ai-powered-room-grid-bot-to-help-travelers-decide-which-room-to-book-302850372.html View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-13T04:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "BKNG34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "BKNG34", "name": "Booking Holdings Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b4282044-d791-4798-978d-712f776956bd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:46de1673aa628ad5d7bde64462b192d26b92cd210b6fdfd5de2c6ded75586ebe", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/agoda-reveals-south-koreas-top-000000135.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/agoda-reveals-south-koreas-top-000000135.html", "title": "Agoda Reveals South Korea's Top Inbound Travel Trends in the First Half of 2026", "content_text": "SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As South Korea works toward its goal of welcoming 30 million international visitors by 2029, digital travel platform Agoda revealed a 9% rise in travel interest to South Korea from international travelers during the first half of 2026. Agoda's insights on the latest inbound travel trends highlight the top source markets expressing travel interest to South Korea and the destinations that are attracting the greatest interest from international travelers. Based on accommodation searches made between January and June 2026, Seoul claimed the top spot as the most-searched inbound destination. Busan, Jeju, Incheon, and Daegu rounded out the top five. Busan, in particular, recorded a 43% increase in accommodation searches on Agoda. According to Busan Metropolitan City, the city welcomed more than 1.93 million international visitors during the first five months of the year. Ongoing efforts to expand partnerships with global OTAs and promote the Visit Busan Pass are expected to further strengthen the city's appeal and support its target of attracting four million international travelers by the end of the year. Ulsan emerges as a rising star in the first half of the year Among domestic destinations, Ulsan recorded the fastest growth in travel interest, with accommodation searches rising 117% year over year. The increase is likely driven in part by the rebranding of the Ulsan Summer Festival as the Ulsan Music Festival, which was moved from August to June to provide travelers with a more comfortable experience while avoiding peak summer heat. Beyond the festival, Ulsan offers a wide range of attractions, including Jasujung Cave, Ulsan Sheep Ranch, the Migratory Bird Center, Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Zone, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream. The opening of a new coastal park at Gangdong Beach in July is also expected to attract even more travelers throughout the second half of the year. Japan leads inbound travel interest to South Korea in 2026 When looking at the inbound source markets, Japan topped the list with accommodation searches increasing by 7%. Completing the list of the top five source markets expressing travel interest to South Korea were Taiwan (11%), China (37%), Hong Kong (15%), and the Philippines (49%). Notably, the Philippines climbed three places from last year to enter the top five. Interest among Filipino travelers in visiting South Korea is likely to remain strong as the visa waiver program for Filipino group travelers has been extended from its original end date in June this year to December 31 next year. Story Continues Japan and Vietnam are favorite international hotspots among South Koreans Among overseas destinations, Tokyo ranked first in accommodation searches by South Korean travelers, followed by Fukuoka, Osaka, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Sapporo, Bangkok, Bali, Phu Quoc, and Taipei. Japan and Vietnam dominated the top spots, highlighting South Korean travelers' preference for short-haul getaways and beach vacations. Alex Park, Country Director, South Korea at Agoda shared, \"South Korea continues to attract growing interest from international travelers thanks to its vibrant cities, cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and world-class experiences. As inbound travel continues to gain momentum, we're pleased to see both established destinations and emerging cities capturing the attention of travelers from around the world. Agoda remains committed to helping visitors discover the best of South Korea with great value on flights, accommodations, and activities, making it easier than ever to experience everything the country has to offer.\" With over 130,000 flight routes, more than 6 million holiday properties, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda ensures inbound travelers can seamlessly combine their bookings in one convenient platform throughout their journey. 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DATE Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President Investor Relations - Rob BevegniChief Executive Officer - Ariane GorinChief Financial Officer - Derek Andersen TAKEAWAYS Gross Bookings -- $33.9 billion, representing 12% growth driven by lodging and sustained momentum in the partner segment.Revenue -- $4.3 billion, up 14% year over year, exceeding the high end of management expectations.Adjusted EBITDA -- $1.1 billion, representing 23% growth and 196 basis points of margin expansion.Adjusted EPS -- $5.76, an increase of 36% reflecting ", "date_published": "2026-08-12T20:59:14+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "EXGR34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "EXGR34", "name": "Expedia Group, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/0f09b9a5-0604-4229-9ec1-9facf93f4085/"}]}}, {"id": "source:f9694481aa647e523b7213cd590819382ddb293eaac74849c9e0145da70ac81a", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/airbnb-inc-abnb-ai-strategy-200707316.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/airbnb-inc-abnb-ai-strategy-200707316.html", "title": "Airbnb, Inc. 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Returning for a second consecutive year, Princess will unveil a breathtaking floral float inspired by the 2027 Tournament of Roses\u00ae theme, \"Welcome.\"A rendering of Princess Cruises\u2019 2027 Rose Parade float. 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Management raised full-year guidance to mid-teens revenue growth, with first-time booker growth hitting an 11% four-year high and app bookings up 23%. A retracement to the 50-day moving average near $145 remains plausible, making staged tranche accumulation smarter than a single lump-sum entry. 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MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Helfie AI (\"Helfie\"), an AI-powered preventative network transforming global healthcare via mobile, today announced the appointment of Patrick Gates and Sunita Parasuraman as Non-Executive Directors.Patrick Gates and Sunita Parasuraman, Non-Executive Directors, Helfie AI Patrick Gates brings more than three decades of engineering and technology leadership, including 14 years at Apple, where he helped build iCloud, FaceTime, iMessage, and the iTunes Store. He later served as CTO of AI hardware startup Humane before joining Airbnb as Vice President and Technical Fellow, leading AI-driven product updates. Sunita Parasuraman has over 25 years of industry experience including at Apple, Genentech, VMware, and Meta, where she spent 12 years, including as Global Head of Treasury, building its global treasury organisation and overseeing the reserve backing Meta's Libra/Diem stablecoin initiative. She later became Meta's Head of Investments and New Product Experimentation, and now serves on the boards of IREN Limited, The Baldwin Insurance Group, and BitGo Holdings. Tony De Fougerolles, Chairman, Helfie AI says: \"Patrick and Sunita join Helfie at an exciting time. Patrick has built infrastructure serving hundreds of millions at Apple and led AI transformation at global scale. Sunita has navigated technology, governance, and regulation at the highest levels. Together, they strengthen our Board and our mission to bring accessible preventative healthcare to everyone.\" Patrick Gates, Non-Executive Director, Helfie AI added: \"Helfie is building something genuinely important. I'm excited to help the team navigate the infrastructure and scale challenges that come with building a global health network.\" Sunita Parasuraman, Non-Executive Director, Helfie AI said: \"Helfie's accessible, intelligent preventative health tools could improve living standards worldwide. I look forward to bringing my experience in technology governance and responsible scaling to Helfie's growth.\" ABOUT HELFIE AI Helfie AI is a global human health platform for early detection, proactive prevention, and optimised wellbeing for 8 billion+ humans. The science-backed, AI-powered platform provides 30+ instant and affordable health checks via smartphone, combined with powerful medical insights, data ownership, and universal access. Helfie AI works with governments and businesses worldwide to make preventative health accessible to everyone. 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According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 35% of Vietnamese travelers cite food as a key reason to travel. Based on Agoda's accommodation searches made by Vietnamese travelers between 1 April and 30 June 2026, for stays between 1 July and 31 August 2026 the top five domestic and five international destinations seeing strong late-summer travel interest range from coastal escapes across Vietnam to leading cities in Asia. Coastal Getaways Lead Domestic Searches with Distinctive Local Flavors The top five most-searched domestic destinations are all coastal cities, suggesting a strong appetite among Vietnamese travelers for seaside escapes during the final stretch of summer. Alongside beaches and waterfront attractions, each destination offers distinctive local flavors that can add another dimension to the journey. Leading domestic searches, Da Nang offers specialties such as Mi Quang and Bun Ca, alongside a wide selection of seafood restaurants near the coast. Its relatively compact city center allows travelers to combine sightseeing, beach time, and food stops within a short itinerary. Nha Trang, in second place, is known for dishes such as Bun Sua, Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa, and Banh Uot Chong Dia. These casual local favorites complement the city's relaxed seaside atmosphere and fit naturally into a beach-focused holiday. Rounding out the domestic top five, Vung Tau, Phan Thiet, and Ha Long each bring their own coastal specialties to the table. Vung Tau is well known for Banh Khot, Banh Bong Lan Trung Muoi, and Lau Ca Duoi, while Phan Thiet offers local favorites such as Banh Can, Goi Ca Mai, Banh Bot Loc, and Coconut Ice Cream. In Ha Long, visitors can pair a journey through the bay with Quang Ninh's signature Cha Muc. Asian Food Hubs Top Outbound Searches All international destinations are major Asian cities known for their vibrant and diverse food cultures, suggesting that Vietnamese travelers are drawn to urban getaways where dining is an integral part of the journey. From street-food stalls and traditional markets to hawker centers and neighborhood restaurants, each city offers a wide range of flavors to explore alongside its cultural attractions. Bangkok (Thailand) recorded the highest search interest, tempting travelers with everything from the rich, coconut-based flavors of khao soi to the sweetness of mango sticky rice and the energy of its street-food scene. In second place, Singapore stands out for its hawker centers, where Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan influences come together in local favorites such as kaya toast and bak chor mee, offering an accessible introduction to the city's multicultural food culture. Story Continues Seoul (Korea) and Tokyo (Japan) rank third and fourth, respectively, each offering a distinctive culinary identity. Seoul is known for bold, spicy street-food favorites such as tteokbokki, alongside comforting and nourishing dishes like samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup. Tokyo, meanwhile, is a food lover's paradise, home to many dishes enjoyed around the world. Beyond its globally familiar staples, travelers can try local favorites such as unagi rice bowls, Japanese curry, or natto, a nutritious fermented soybean dish known for its strong aroma and sticky texture. Rounding out the international top five, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) reflects the country's multicultural identity through dishes such as nasi lemak, a fragrant coconut rice dish served with savory accompaniments, and char kway teow, stir-fried rice noodles with a smoky finish. The city's markets and food courts also make it easy for travelers to sample these flavors in a casual setting. Mr. Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director, Vietnam at Agoda, shared: \"Food is becoming an increasingly natural part of how Vietnamese travelers discover a destination. 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Trip.com Group stock has almost doubled over the past five years, yet the shares are down sharply this year, which raises the question of whether the current price still lines up with what the broader valuation checks suggest. With fresh headlines on both regulation and sustainability, investors are weighing a high value score against a weaker recent share price trend. 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This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.32%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.34%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.6%. Shares of the travel services company witnessed a gain of 11.24% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its gain of 3.7%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.46%. Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Trip.com in its upcoming earnings disclosure. 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Guests can choose from voyages sailing between Bridgetown, Barbados, and Philipsburg, Sint Maarten aboard Seabourn Ovation, or round-trip Miami departures aboard Seabourn Quest. 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September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.30%. Stock indices settled lower on Monday. The broader market was under pressure on Monday from higher crude oil prices, which boosted inflation expectations and T-note yields. WTI crude oil surged more than +5% on Monday, pushing the 10-year T-note yield up by +5 bp to 4.70%.Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out ", "date_published": "2026-08-11T16:59:43+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "C1CL34", "N1CL34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "C1CL34", "name": "Carnival Corporation Ltd.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2f2469de-da15-4e35-bad5-b7eeccd5bc3c/"}, {"symbol": "N1CL34", "name": "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b6325ec5-df0f-4f1c-b2c8-1d164acaaed1/"}]}}, {"id": "source:0259e453c71018db01d94fc142d06064bc6d021ff44c4830f17310f8d1e01cbb", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/bkng-q2-deep-dive-ai-162922732.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/bkng-q2-deep-dive-ai-162922732.html", "title": "BKNG Q2 Deep Dive: AI and Connected Trip Strategy Drive Growth Amid Geopolitical Volatility", "content_text": "BKNG Q2 Deep Dive: AI and Connected Trip Strategy Drive Growth Amid Geopolitical Volatility Online travel agency Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , with sales up 8.1% year on year to $7.35 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.54 per share was 4.5% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy BKNG? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Booking (BKNG) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $7.35 billion vs analyst estimates of $7.19 billion (8.1% year-on-year growth, 2.2% beat) Adjusted EPS: $2.54 vs analyst estimates of $2.43 (4.5% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $2.65 billion vs analyst estimates of $2.56 billion (36% margin, 3.6% beat) Operating Margin: 34%, in line with the same quarter last year Room Nights Booked: 325 million, up 16 million year on year Market Capitalization: $155.8 billion StockStory's Take Booking's second quarter was characterized by stronger-than-expected growth, driven by resilient travel demand and continued execution on its Connected Trip strategy. Management highlighted the strength of domestic and intra-regional travel, which offset ongoing challenges in long-haul international bookings due to conflict in the Middle East. CEO Glenn Fogel credited disciplined execution and ongoing investment in customer experience as key factors behind the quarter's performance, citing that \"travel demand recovers once the underlying disruption subsides.\" The company also benefited from operational efficiencies that created additional flexibility for strategic investments. Looking ahead, Booking's outlook is shaped by continued investment in AI and further expansion in the U.S. and Asia. Management believes the integration of AI-powered tools will improve personalization and streamline the travel experience, while the Connected Trip strategy is expected to deepen customer engagement. CFO Ewout Steenbergen cautioned that indirect impacts from the Middle East conflict\u2014such as reduced airline capacity and higher ticket prices\u2014are likely to persist in the near term, but emphasized that \"consumer demand has remained resilient.\" Booking remains focused on leveraging technology and operational efficiencies to drive long-term growth despite ongoing external headwinds. Key Insights from Management's Remarks Management pointed to operational efficiency, strategic tech investment, and a focus on direct customer engagement as primary drivers of the quarter's results. Connected Trip traction: Booking's Connected Trip vision, aimed at offering a seamless multi-vertical booking experience, saw transactions grow in the low double digits\u2014outpacing overall transaction growth. This reflects increasing customer adoption of booking accommodations, flights, and other services together, which management believes deepens loyalty and return rates. AI integration across business: The company continued to embed AI into its platforms, including rollout of Booking.com's AI-powered discovery experience and Priceline's agentic AI assistant, Penny. Management reported early signs that these tools enhance both customer engagement and operational efficiency, though AI referrals remain a small part of total business. Operational efficiencies and cost savings: Booking increased its expected annual run-rate savings from its transformation program to $650 million, largely through procurement streamlining. CFO Ewout Steenbergen noted these savings are being reinvested into strategic priorities, creating further capacity for product and technology enhancements. Direct channel and app growth: Direct bookings and mobile app usage increased year over year, helping Booking maintain a stable mid-60% mix of B2C direct transactions. Management emphasized that growing the direct channel improves economics and customer retention, particularly as SEO (search engine optimization) becomes less impactful due to changes in online search algorithms. 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Airbnb (ABNB) co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky has seen and done it all in tech, but he acknowledges that the current AI boom is perhaps more special than prior chapters. \"I think there probably has been maybe four really special periods in the history of computing,\" Chesky said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (video above). \"Probably one special period was the late 70s, early 80s. That was the Steve Jobs and Bill Gates era. I think another era that was really special, and I was in middle school when this happened, was when the internet came out in the mid-90s. I think the third special era was when I started Airbnb. And that was when Facebook had just launched. The iPhone had just come out, the internet was going global, and Amazon (AMZN) AWS meant you didn't need to have your own servers. And I think that was this very special window.\" In late 2007, design graduates and roommates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia were struggling to pay rent on their San Francisco apartment when they noticed local hotels were fully booked for an incoming design conference. Seizing the opportunity, they placed three air mattresses on their living room floor, created a basic website called \"Air Bed & Breakfast,\" and hosted three guests for $80 per night, including home-cooked breakfast. Alongside third co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Chesky turned that original necessity-driven experiment into a global hospitality empire that has since hosted more than 2 billion guest arrivals. Today, Chesky is hard at work transforming Airbnb into a super app where you can book a rental car or hotel room for a vacation. Catch up on the latest episodes of Power Players: Airbnb CEO: Why big companies are failing at AI Airbnb CEO: Why AI is the best thing to happen to us The NFL bankruptcy crisis: Why athletes are losing millions On the current moment in tech, \"I think this is the fourth window, and this is bigger than the other three combined,\" Chesky added. \"I mean, this feels like not only the most important moment in tech \u2014 I hate to be so hyperbolic \u2014 but it seems like one of those things that a thousand years from now, or at least certainly a hundred years from now, you're going to look back and say this was a very seminal moment in human history. And so it's wild.\" Here are two of Chesky's predictions on the future of tech from the latest episode of Power Players: Prediction 1: \"It's never been easier to start a company. And I do think a one-person company could be a billion-dollar company. I think we might've already seen that. I'd never consider myself a technical founder. Today I'd be coding. In fact, I am coding in Claude Code. And so, back then, I was really inhibited. I think the agents even kind of teach you to code because you can watch them code, you can expand and see the commands, and just develop an intuition for what's possible.\" Story Continues Prediction 2: \"People seem afraid to do consumer. When I started Airbnb, like 90% of companies were consumer. Maybe it's because the iPhone had just launched, but every idea was an idea to improve someone's regular life. Almost all AI is enterprise. For example, the last batch of Y Combinator \u2014 I'm on the board of YC \u2014 159 out of 175 were enterprise companies. I think enterprise is getting really, really crowded. I think consumer is a huge gap. And by the way, it's in Silicon Valley's interest for us to develop consumer applications that improve people's lives. You know why? Because regular people in the United States do not like AI. \u2026 And yet this is a technology that can help so many people's lives. 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Argus upgraded Boeing (BA) to Buy, while Phillip Securities cut Airbnb (ABNB) to Reduce with a $158 price target. Brent Crude surged 5% to $88 on Strait of Hormuz tensions, while gold extended its 7-month best week, closing at $4,388. Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks \u2014 and Boeing didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today. 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Guidance for next quarter's revenue was better than expected at $4.70 billion at the midpoint, 0.7% above analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.76 per share was 9.7% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy EXPE? Find out in our full research report (it's free). 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Cramer noted that high consumer spending on travel and experiences has evolved from a temporary post-pandemic rebound into a sustained, long-term trend. He said: Look, I knew that American Express, I knew that there'd be buoyancy because they got a rich clientele. But to see and hear that Bookings and the Expedia CEOs in the last couple of days tell a tale of incredibly robust vacation demand, I'm calling that downright encouraging. 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Shares of online accommodations platform Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) jumped 15.1% in the afternoon session after the company delivered a strong second-quarter that beat all estimates across the board and raised its full-year guidance. The company reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.61 billion, a 16.5% year-over-year increase that beat analyst estimates of $3.58 billion. Adjusted EPS came in above analyst estimates, and Adjusted EBITDA also beat expectations. 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The company recently added services like car rentals and grocery delivery. Airbnb stock reached a four-year high following a strong earnings report last week. 10 stocks we like better than Airbnb \u203a Airbnb's (NASDAQ: ABNB) Brian Chesky has become one of the most admired CEOs in Silicon Valley. 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Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB), the global marketplace for stays and travel experiences has its shares jump another 2.5% Monday morning even as BMO Capital raised its price target only to $165 from $146 and kept its Market Perform rating. Here is the twist: Airbnb was already trading near $182.60. BMO got more bullish, but its new target still sits well below where investors are willing to pay. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Sign with ABNB. Is ABNB fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. 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But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors. These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here are three small-cap stocks to pass on and some alternatives you should look into instead. 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The move followed second-quarter 2026 results, published on August 6, that cleared expectations on nearly every line. Revenue climbed 17% year over year to $3.6 billion, gross booking value rose 16% to $27.2 billion, and adjusted EBITDA jumped 21% to $1.3 billion. 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September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.03%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.17%. Stock indices are mixed today. The broader market is under pressure today from higher crude oil prices, which are boosting inflation expectations and T-note yields. 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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- inKind, the curated restaurant commerce platform helping great restaurants access capital, guests, and technology, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed $414 million second financing tranche led by Citi and Cross River alongside Sagard, Varadero Capital, and Trinity Capital. The transaction brings inKind's total capital raised to more than $1.2 billion.inKind Logo Just as Airbnb built infrastructure connecting hosts and travelers, and DoorDash built infrastructure connecting merchants and consumers, inKind is building growth infrastructure that connects restaurants with capital and high-intent guests. Its platform combines upfront capital, demand generation, financial tools, guest rewards, proprietary data, and AI-native capabilities. Today, inKind's curated network connects more than 5 million diners with more than 8,500 restaurants that collectively represent nearly $30 billion in annual restaurant GMV. The new commitments include: Senior Citi: $175 million Cross River: $150 million Mezzanine Sagard: $50 million Varadero Capital: $25 million Trinity Capital: $14 million The closing followsLiberty Mutual Investments' recently announced $320 million commitment as a senior anchor and mezzanine lender. With the expanded facility, inKind plans to deploy more than $1 billion in growth capital to nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next year. The transaction marks a major milestone for inKind and the restaurant industry, bringing institutional scale to a model designed to help high-quality restaurants access growth capital while creating incremental guest demand. It also expands the capital foundation behind a commerce platform that becomes more valuable as more restaurants and diners join and its proprietary data advantage deepens. \"For more than a decade, inKind has been building a new way to finance and grow great restaurants,\" said Johann Moonesinghe, co-founder and CEO of inKind. \"When Rajan Moonesinghe, Andy Harris, Jonathan de Wolff and I started the company, we had to use our own capital to fund restaurants because we were building a model the market had not yet seen. It took years of performance, discipline, and proof before institutional investors began to understand the asset class we were creating. The addition of Citi, a global systemically important bank, is an important signal that the market increasingly recognizes the strength of the inKind model. This financing gives us the capacity to scale the restaurant commerce infrastructure we have spent more than a decade building.\" Story Continues inKind provides restaurants with upfront growth capital and connects them with millions of high-intent guests through its curated dining network. By combining capital, commerce, demand generation, rewards, and technology on one platform, inKind helps operators create incremental revenue, build repeat customer relationships, and grow without relying solely on traditional debt, dilutive equity, or discount-driven marketing. inKind is highly selective about the restaurants it brings onto the platform. The company focuses on restaurants guests are likely to love and want to experience again \u2014 from nationally recognized restaurant groups to standout independent operators. That selectivity is central to the strength of the model: guests trust inKind as a way to discover exceptional restaurants, operators benefit from access to quality demand, and capital providers gain exposure to a curated network designed for durability. 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The move comes even as both revenues and earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, likely reflecting adjusted EBITDA that came in above the company's own expectations and continued progress on its experiences-led portfolio simplification, including the pending sale of TheFork. TripAdvisor reported second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 35 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents by 16.67%. The company had reported earnings of 46 cents per share", "date_published": "2026-08-10T14:32:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "T1RI34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "T1RI34", "name": "Tripadvisor, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/7700402f-5a23-4d9f-99d0-3e037d33e713/"}]}}, {"id": "source:bc99e21dcd2e707fbfcdd5de06a7f824146c9e2094320a8132934c29d8862be9", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-his-ai-lab-building-a-super-app-and-how-travel-will-change-forever-134708028.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-his-ai-lab-building-a-super-app-and-how-travel-will-change-forever-134708028.html", "title": "Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on his AI lab, building a super app, and how travel will change forever", "content_text": "Listen and subscribe to Power Players with Brian Sozzi on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Airbnb (ABNB) co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky is still keeping plans for a new AI lab under wraps, but for the first time, he has publicly acknowledged that he is even working on one. \"I've never actually publicly even confirmed that this exists. I can confirm it exists, but I'm going to not say anything more about it right now,\" Chesky said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (video above; listen in below). Spoken lik", "date_published": "2026-08-10T13:47:08+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:53135c83d8d043dd460b01101bbd105f00fc9240d40e8abe487f140537a3a287", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-airbnb-abnb-international-revenue-131504679.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-airbnb-abnb-international-revenue-131504679.html", "title": "Why Airbnb (ABNB) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention", "content_text": "Did you analyze how Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) fared in its international operations for the quarter ending June 2026? Given the widespread global presence of this company, scrutinizing the trends in international revenues becomes imperative to assess its financial strength and future growth possibilities. In the current global economy, which is more interconnected than ever, a company's success in penetrating international markets is crucial for its financial health and growth journey. Investors must understand a company's dependence on overseas markets, as this offers a window into the company's ea", "date_published": "2026-08-10T13:15:04+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:2fb5bc221c86d17da80bf21c55cf5e4bf856d8676cf0f18429f32b9ae8433c4d", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/3-large-cap-stocks-promising-125322298.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/3-large-cap-stocks-promising-125322298.html", "title": "3 Large-Cap Stocks with Promising Prospects", "content_text": "3 Large-Cap Stocks with Promising Prospects Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors. However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they've already captured significant portions of their markets. This dynamic can trouble even the most skilled investors, but luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you navigate these trade-offs and uncover exceptional companies that break the mold. That said, here are three large-cap stocks that still have big upside potential. Airbnb (ABNB) Market Cap: $90 billion Founded by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia in their San Francisco apartment, Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) is the world's largest online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays. Why Is ABNB a Top Pick? Has the opportunity to boost monetization through new features and premium offerings as its nights and experiences booked have grown by 9.3% annually over the last two years Excellent EBITDA margin of 35.6% highlights the efficiency of its business model, and its profits increased over the last few years as it scaled Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends Airbnb's stock price of $163.61 implies a valuation ratio of 15.7x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it's free. Vulcan Materials (VMC) Market Cap: $36.49 billion Founded in 1909, Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel. Why Are We Positive on VMC? Annual revenue growth of 10.6% over the last five years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient Free cash flow margin grew by 6.8 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more chips to play with Vulcan Materials is trading at $280.45 per share, or 29x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Reddit (RDDT) Market Cap: $29.03 billion Founded in 2005 by two University of Virginia roommates, Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) facilitates user-generated content across niche communities (called subreddits) that discuss anything from stocks to dating and memes. Why Are We Bullish on RDDT? Domestic Daily Active Visitors are rising, meaning the company can increase revenue without incurring additional customer acquisition costs if it can cross-sell additional products and features Strong engagement trends coupled with 47.1% annual growth in its average revenue per user demonstrate its platform's stickiness with die-hard customers Strong free cash flow margin of 31.8% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its improved cash conversion implies it's becoming a less capital-intensive business Story Continues At $151.37 per share, Reddit trades at 16.3x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. Stocks We Like Even More ONE MORE THING: Top 5 Growth Stocks. The biggest stock winners almost always had one thing in common before they ran. Revenue growing like crazy. Meta. CrowdStrike. Broadcom. Our AI flagged all three. They returned 315%, 314%, and 455%, respectively. Find out which 5 stocks it's flagging this month \u2014 FREE. Get Our Top 5 Growth Stocks for Free HERE. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+1,154% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-10T12:53:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:0af4dde8f7639c82b56a78c60ba8394819905c2fa14a9819d049d924092b2618", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-unpopular-stock-deserves-second-122922660.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-unpopular-stock-deserves-second-122922660.html", "title": "1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves a Second Chance and 2 That Underwhelm", "content_text": "1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves a Second Chance and 2 That Underwhelm Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory. At StockStory, we look beyond the headlines with our independent analysis to determine whether these bearish calls are justified. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock poised to prove Wall Street wrong and two facing legitimate challenges. Two Stocks to Sell: Brown-Forman (BF.B) Consensus Price Target: $27.79 (-1.7% implied return) Best known for its Jack Daniel's whiskey, Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.B) is an alcoholic beverage company with a broad portfolio of brands in wines and spirits. Why Are We Hesitant About BF.B? Products have few die-hard fans as sales have declined by 2.4% annually over the last three years Estimated sales for the next 12 months are flat and imply a softer demand environment Falling earnings per share over the last three years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term Brown-Forman's stock price of $28.26 implies a valuation ratio of 16.8x forward P/E. If you're considering BF.B for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. SouthState (SSB) Consensus Price Target: $119.57 (10% implied return) With roots dating back to the Great Depression era of 1933, SouthState (NYSE:SSB) is a financial holding company that provides banking services, wealth management, and correspondent banking services across six southeastern states. Why Does SSB Fall Short? Estimated net interest income growth of 3.3% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its five-year trend Efficiency ratio is expected to worsen by 2.5 percentage points over the next year Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were less profitable, as its 6.5% annual earnings per share growth trailed its revenue gains SouthState is trading at $108.69 per share, or 1.1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than SSB. One Stock to Watch: Booking (BKNG) Consensus Price Target: $237.36 (13.8% implied return) Formerly known as The Priceline Group, Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) is the world's largest online travel agency. Why Should BKNG Be on Your Watchlist? Platform is difficult to replicate at scale and results in a best-in-class gross margin of 87% Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 36.4% EBITDA margin, and it turbocharged its profits by achieving some fixed cost leverage Robust free cash flow margin of 35.3% gives it many options for capital deployment Story Continues At $208.51 per share, Booking trades at 14.3x forward EV/EBITDA. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Stocks We Like Even More WHILE YOU'RE HERE: Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. The best stocks don't just beat the market once. They do it again. And again. Robust revenue growth, rising free cash flow, returns on capital that leave their competition in the dust. The market has already rewarded these businesses. But our AI platform says the party isn't over. Find out which 9 stocks made the cut this week \u2014 FREE. Get Our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks for Free HERE. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,552% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-10T12:29:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "BKNG34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "BKNG34", "name": "Booking Holdings Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b4282044-d791-4798-978d-712f776956bd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:f6e25ce13c241a2e33f189143bebb229e64aa992d5d2970873e70cf3c11e692d", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/airbnb-shares-jump-17-quarterly-101445692.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/airbnb-shares-jump-17-quarterly-101445692.html", "title": "Airbnb shares jump 17% after quarterly results beat expectations", "content_text": "Airbnb \u00a9Shutterstock Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares surged 17.43% on Friday, August 7, closing at $178.07 and reaching their highest level since April 2022. The sharp rally followed the release of stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with both revenue and earnings exceeding Wall Street forecasts and providing fresh momentum for the travel platform's shares. Revenue climbed to $3.61 billion from $3.1 billion in the same period a year earlier, coming in ahead of the consensus estimate of $3.58 billion. Earnings per share reached $1.37, comfortably exceeding the $1.25 expected by analysts.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T10:14:45+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:7158548f2db6a959f77c7cb5e6de739bc2983292ea3e0ec7a2093b42e903b885", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/video/airbnb-ceo-why-ai-best-100000572.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/video/airbnb-ceo-why-ai-best-100000572.html", "title": "Airbnb CEO: Why AI is the best thing to happen to us", "content_text": "Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reveals to Yahoo Finance Executive EditorBrian Sozzi how AI is driving the company's fastest growth in years, shares his bold predictions for the future of consumer tech, and confirms the existence of a secret internal AI lab. Video Transcript 0:02 spk_0 All right. Welcome to a new episode of Power Players, and I am so excited to, uh, welcome back on Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky, and this so happens to be the company's earnings day. Brian, thanks for, uh, squeezing me in somehow. I appreciate it. 0:15 spk_1 Oh, you're welcome. Happy 0:16 spk_0 to be here. And I just want to say too off the top, we did not plan to look alike, like two Brian's, like two fit guys in the box. Like we didn't plan this out beforehand, like, you know, definitely not. Uh, but good to see you. This is earnings day. Numbers look to be good. Like, what do I, what do Ineed to know? 0:30 spk_1 This is the fastest we've been growing in years. I mean, I think a really simple way to think about it is last year our revenue grew 10%. This quarter alone, it was 17%.It's really, really hard for a big company to accelerate growth. It's like gravity, growth rates want to go down, the bigger a company gets. I've learned this the hard way. And so I just wanted to just, just call out our incredible team. It's very, very hard to do what they've pulled off. And the way we did it is we have this innovation model that we really like kind of built a few years ago that I modeled off the original part of Airbnb where I got these small little elite teams focused on problems, and then I kind of, we brought it throughout the entire company.The second thing is AI is the best thing that ever happened to Airbnb. You know, I think there's, there's going to be some winners and losers. Um, I think mostly AI is going to be good for most companies, and we are one of those companies that really benefits. We're shipping more things we ever have. We hired a CTO at the beginning of the year, Ahmed Aldawi, who led and created the llama model. So he is absolutely on the frontier of AI research and he's become a great CTO of Airbnb. We arePutting AI features throughout the product. And I think Airbnb is the kind of company that would really benefit. You know, I do not think a chatbot is the way people are going to book travel. It might be the way to discover destinations. Um, I think we're just getting a lot of great benefits from AI. So that's what I would say. Great team execution, a lot of innovation. AI is leading to acceleration, and therefore we believe we're taking market share. 1:58 spk_0 No, I'm excited to talk to you about, uh, you about the, uh, the innovation. You mentioned, it was mentioned in the earnings release that, I mean, the business accelerated sequentially, and I don't want that to get lost in all the focus on the numbers, because that, at your scale, like you just mentioned, that is not easy to do. What do you attributethat to? 2:14 spk_1 And it's especially hard for marketplaces, right? If you're like um a company that releases a product, you can release a hit product. Marketplaces are very, very difficult. They kind of have a little bit of a mind of their own. I think I attribute it to a few things. Number one, like a lot of people thought our core business was mature. Our, you know, homes in the United States, that we've saturated it. It turns out our US business is accelerating.Our business in Canada and Australia, UK, France, these really so-called mature markets are not mature. We have a huge amount of room to grow. That's number 1. Number 2, again, this innovation model means that we are shipping nearly twice the features that we were a couple of years ago, and they are significantly better quality. You know, AI's really, really helped us be able to do this so much more effective. Everyone has access to AI but not everyone's using it equally, and I think our team is really on the leading edge.I also think there's so many new oppo", "date_published": "2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:7c57b078356f7e36b0d721a44a7fdab17fcaa9952ce834c42b14687e4383f93a", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/tickets-nba-china-games-2026-065700084.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/tickets-nba-china-games-2026-065700084.html", "title": "TICKETS FOR THE NBA CHINA GAMES 2026 PRESENTED BY TAOBAO 88VIP FEATURING THE DALLAS MAVERICKS AND HOUSTON ROCKETS TO GO ON SALE ON AUG. 12", "content_text": "\u2013 Mavericks and Rockets Will Play Preseason Games on Oct. 9 and 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao \u2013 \u2013 Star-Studded Lineup of Artists from Across Asia to Perform at Games and NBA Fan Day \u2013 MACAO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928.HK) today announced that tickets for The NBA China Games 2026 presented by Taobao 88VIP and NBA Fan Day presented by Alibaba Cloud will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 12 p.m. China Standard Time (CST) at Cotai Ticketing, Taobao 88VIP, Trip.com and MPay*. The NBA China Games 2026 w", "date_published": "2026-08-10T06:57:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "CRIP34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "CRIP34", "name": "Trip.com Group Limited", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/10fef5cc-3019-414c-b4a3-148fc57ae67f/"}]}}, {"id": "source:886ee5035032a4c316df813e0c10e442f6fb4cb2dd72d1c640591773b49e4b16", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/abnb-q2-deep-dive-ai-055722826.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/abnb-q2-deep-dive-ai-055722826.html", "title": "ABNB Q2 Deep Dive: AI-Driven Product Expansion Accelerates Growth Across Core and New Segments", "content_text": "ABNB Q2 Deep Dive: AI-Driven Product Expansion Accelerates Growth Across Core and New Segments Online accommodations platform Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 16.5% year on year to $3.61 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.37 per share was 10% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy ABNB? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Airbnb (ABNB) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $3.61 billion vs analyst estimates of $3.58 billion (16.5% year-on-year growth, 0.8% beat) Adjusted EPS: $1.37 vs analyst estimates of $1.25 (10% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $1.26 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.23 billion (35% margin, 2.9% beat) Operating Margin: 21%, up from 19.8% in the same quarter last year Nights and Experiences Booked: 148 million, up 14 million year on year Market Capitalization: $90 billion StockStory's Take Airbnb's second quarter was marked by significant acceleration in both revenue and profitability, with management highlighting broad-based momentum across the business. CEO Brian Chesky attributed the outperformance to the compounding effects of hundreds of incremental product improvements, especially those powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, guest conversion rates rose due to streamlined search and booking flows, while first-time booker growth reached its highest level in four years, driven by new payment options and increased traction among younger demographics. Expansion markets and core regions like the U.S., France, and Australia all saw an uptick in growth, reflecting the effectiveness of Airbnb's ongoing investments in product and operational enhancements. Looking forward, Airbnb's guidance is underpinned by confidence in continued product velocity and the ability of AI to drive efficiency and innovation. Management anticipates further margin expansion even as AI investments grow, with CFO Ellie Mertz noting, \"We are expanding margins while absorbing increased costs,\" thanks to operational improvements and reduced overhead from automation. The company is focused on scaling its hotel and services businesses, leveraging AI-native capabilities to launch features faster and tailor offerings globally. Airbnb's strategic roadmap centers on building a one-stop travel platform and rolling out an upgraded pricing model for hosts, which management believes will further boost conversion and guest value in the coming quarters. Key Insights from Management's Remarks Management credited the quarter's results to accelerated AI-enabled product improvements, strong adoption of new services, and the early impact of a streamlined fee structure for hosts. Story Continues AI-driven product development: Airbnb's rapid iteration of features, enabled by its transition to an AI-native company, allowed it to ship nearly 80% more product improvements year over year. CEO Brian Chesky emphasized that AI has \"reduced the time from concept to launch by as much as 60%,\" affecting every aspect of the platform from guest search to host tools. Conversion improvements: Efforts to reduce friction in the guest journey, including AI-powered search, simplified sign-up and checkout, and clearer pricing, have led to higher booking conversion rates. Management highlighted the introduction of features like AI-generated listing and review highlights, as well as Reserve Now, Pay Later, which drove more bookings and longer lead times. Hotel and services growth: Airbnb added thousands of boutique and independent hotels, with hotel nights now growing three times faster than home bookings. The company also expanded its ancillary services, including car rentals and luggage storage, which are seeing strong early adoption and are expected to help diversify revenue streams. Host-focused initiatives: The rollout of a single service fee to most hosts has improved price transparency and competitiveness, while new AI-powered tools help hosts optimize pricing and manage calendars. Manag", "date_published": "2026-08-10T05:57:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:71b6868c94a83c9004f9c3d5fcc7039fddb0cc67fe3a91fb257d8e669138efb1", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/agoda-travel-interest-indonesia-more-020000291.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/agoda-travel-interest-indonesia-more-020000291.html", "title": "Agoda: Travel Interest in Indonesia More Than Quadruples During This Year's Independence Day Long Weekend", "content_text": "Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Bali remain top favorites; Pangandaran, Anyer, and Garut emerge as new rising stars SINGAPORE, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda revealed that domestic travel interest increased more than 4x according to search data for the upcoming Indonesian Independence Day long weekend taking place during 15-17 August, as Indonesian travelers begin to plan their getaways. While favorites like Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Bali remained the most-searched accommodations, popularity is also rising among nature-oriented regional holiday spots in West Java such as Pangandaran, Garut, and Anyer.(PRNewsfoto/Agoda) Top 10 Domestic Destinations for Independence Day Long Weekend 2026 - Agoda Agoda's search data shows that cultural and leisure hotspots continue to draw the highest interest for one of Indonesia's most celebrated holidays. Travelers can enjoy not only famous attractions related to nature, culture, and culinary experiences, but also take part in Independence Day-themed activities at these destinations, from visiting museums and monuments to exploring historic sites. Earning the top spot was Bandung, offering a popular short-break destination for those traveling from nearby Jakarta and surrounding areas, with renowned historical landmarks such as Gedung Sate, Monumen Bandung Lautan Api, and Gedung Merdeka. Meanwhile, Yogyakarta, ranking second, makes an ideal destination for cultural heritage, sightseeing, and family-friendly attractions such as Benteng Vredeburg, Istana Kepresidenan Gedung Agung, and Monumen Jogja Kembali. Finally, as Indonesia's flagship holiday destination, Bali ranked third, appealing to domestic travelers seeking a beach and resort getaway. Jakarta, ranking fourth, saw nearly a 3x increase in travel interest as the capital hosts the center of Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations. Beyond the festivities, the city continues to attract travelers with its urban attractions, culinary experiences, and staycation options. Nature-led short-drive getaways lead the growth in searches Agoda also reports that regional destinations in West Java saw the highest increase in searches during the long holiday weekend. Pangandaran and Anyer saw a more than 10x and 9x increase in travel interest, while Garut experienced nearly 8.5x growth in searches during the Independence Day long holiday. From beautiful beaches and rivers in Pangandaran and Anyer, to mountains and craters in Garut, these up-and-coming destinations offer family attractions, cultural appeal, and culinary experiences to make a short trip worthwhile. Story Continues Cool-weather escapes draw steady travel interest Agoda's data also reveals that destinations offering cool weather, scenic hillside views, and diverse culinary offerings are also appealing to domestic travelers seeking a quick getaway during the upcoming Independence Day long weekend. Puncak, Malang, and Bogor have seen a 4-5x increase in travel interest, offering accessible, family-friendly leisure options. Malang specifically features amusement parks, a zoo, and museums, making it an ideal holiday for all ages. Gede Gunawan, Senior Country Director, Indonesia at Agoda shared, \"The fourfold increase in travel interest during this year's Independence Day holiday shows just how eager Indonesians are to make the most of the long weekend by traveling and making memories with family and friends. While iconic destinations like Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Bali remain enduring favorites, it's also exciting to see rising travel interest to alternative getaways such as Pangandaran, Garut, and Anyer, as travelers look for destinations that are close to major cities, more affordable, less congested, and rich in different kinds of travel experiences.\" As the Independence Day long weekend approaches, travelers looking to explore great deals and accommodations in both established and emerging destinations, can browse over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 fligh", "date_published": "2026-08-10T02:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "BKNG34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "BKNG34", "name": "Booking Holdings Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b4282044-d791-4798-978d-712f776956bd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:775042405f7222ba15c6bcc1b138fd9161192d086db55979139a706fe04dc626", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/airbnb-just-found-unexpected-way-231700904.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/airbnb-just-found-unexpected-way-231700904.html", "title": "Airbnb just found an unexpected way to make AI pay", "content_text": "Airbnb (ABNB) has spent years telling investors artificial intelligence could transform travel. Now it has a number to back up that claim. Airbnb shares surged about 14% on Aug. 7 to their highest level in four years after the company raised its annual revenue-growth outlook and reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, Reuters reported. Revenue increased 17% to $3.61 billion, while the company now expects full-year revenue growth in the mid-teens rather than its previous low-to-mid-teens forecast. But one figure buried in those data may matter more to stockholders. Airbnb claimed ", "date_published": "2026-08-09T23:17:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a21a137b02c6b481e7cbab72e04ce2cae403f23b599861fabe0d40a6a79fbf1d", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/agoda-shares-must-visit-destinations-030000244.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/agoda-shares-must-visit-destinations-030000244.html", "title": "Agoda Shares Must-Visit Destinations in Asia for the Ultimate 'Glow-cation'", "content_text": "SINGAPORE, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 'glow-cation' trend is captivating travelers worldwide, offering a journey focused on beauty treatments and wellness experiences. Asia, with its unique style offerings and cutting-edge beauty innovations, stands out as a premier destination for those seeking to enhance their personal style and rejuvenate their appearance. Digital travel platform Agoda showcases some of Asia's most alluring style and wellness destinations, each promising a distinct beauty journey worth the trip. A 'glow-cation' is the perfect opportunity for travelers to not only experience the destination but also pamper and rejuvenate themselves through a variety of beauty-focused experiences, from transformative haircuts and personal style analyses to advanced skincare treatments and wellness rituals. Discover Agoda's curated guide to five must-visit destinations in Asia offering iconic beauty experiences for every traveler: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City is making waves with its Toc T\u1ea7ng (Layered Wolf Cut), a Vietnamese take on shaggy, layered hairstyles. The city is also known for affordable nail art, offering intricate 3D designs for a glamorous manicure. Travelers can also add on a Vietnamese head spa session for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, making it a must-visit for beauty seekers. Seoul, South Korea Seoul stands out as a beauty mecca, offering sought-after K-beauty treatments like Glass Skin Facials and Aqua Peeling. These multi-step hydration treatments use galvanic ions and essences to achieve the coveted translucent \"glass skin\" look. The city is also famous for semi-permanent makeup, with world-class clinics providing brow embroidery and lip blushing. Additionally, innovative scalp spas offer treatments that are both relaxing and revitalizing, making Seoul a top destination for beauty enthusiasts. Tokyo, Japan Tokyo is where tradition meets trendsetting style. The Kobido Facial Massage, an ancient Japanese practice known as the \"art of eternal youth,\" employs a manual technique that combines rapid tapping, kneading, and lymphatic drainage to naturally lift and sculpt facial contours. For those looking for a stylish transformation, the Hime cut, with its sharp, geometric layers, is a must-try. Travelers can also try onsen-inspired facial treatments using volcanic ash and mineral-rich hot spring ingredients, for a unique and luxurious skincare experience. Taipei, Taiwan Taipei is emerging as a hotspot in Asia for beauty lovers. Travelers can enjoy Gua Sha facials, where traditional techniques are enhanced with modern serums to offer a transformative lifting effect. Eyelash perms are another popular choice, providing a semi-permanent lift that adds allure to any look. For those seeking a playful twist, Bubble Tea Spa Treatments use tea extracts and tapioca-inspired products to create a unique skincare experience that delights the senses. Story Continues Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok is a thriving hub in Southeast Asia for innovative beauty therapies. Visitors can indulge in IV Drip Beauty Therapy, featuring skin-brightening glutathione and vitamin C, widely available across the city. For a touch of opulence, Gold Leaf Facials offer a luxurious experience with 24k gold. Meanwhile, Thai Herbal Compress Treatments provide a holistic approach to beauty and wellness, combining traditional techniques with aromatic herbs for a soothing escape. Jay Lee, Regional Director, North Asia at Agoda shared, \"Asia offers a treasure trove of beauty and wellness experiences that are perfect for a 'glow-cation'. Travelers can try everything from unique traditional treatments to the latest, cutting-edge innovations. Agoda makes it easier than ever to book these experiences, with a wide range of beauty and style-focused activities to choose from, alongside flights, and accommodations all in one place.\" Travelers seeking a 'glow-cation' can browse over 6 million holiday properties, along with more than 300,000 ", "date_published": "2026-08-09T03:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "BKNG34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "BKNG34", "name": "Booking Holdings Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b4282044-d791-4798-978d-712f776956bd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:dd5569d9628604936bd1f7b7bea7c1556754fbb9932888571ae9218301cc4569", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/rise-bread-festivals-agoda-unveils-000000905.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/rise-bread-festivals-agoda-unveils-000000905.html", "title": "The Rise of Bread Festivals: Agoda Unveils Top \"Bread Pilgrimage\" Destinations in South Korea", "content_text": "- Goyang, Daejeon, Jeongseon, Suwon, and Seoul emerge as the most popular bakery tourism destinations in South Korea, driven by growing search interest SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by South Korea's vibrant cafe culture and the growing popularity of bakery-themed events, \"bread pilgrimages\" have emerged as one of the latest travel trends. Today, South Koreans are willing to travel in search of the perfect loaf, visiting renowned bakeries and bread festivals across the country. The phenomenon gained even greater momentum after actor Beomjun Seo embarked on a bread pilgrimage in the entertainment show \"I Live Alone,\" inspiring viewers to explore famous bakeries. Reflecting this growing appetite for bakery tourism, digital travel platform Agoda has revealed the top domestic \"bread pilgrimage\" destinations for travelers to explore in the second half of the year. Based on accommodation searches made by South Korean travelers between 1 January and 15 June this year, Goyang recorded the largest increase in travel interest among destinations hosting upcoming bakery-related events. Daejeon, Jeongseon, Suwon, and Seoul followed, rounding out the top five destinations for bakery tourism. Goyang topped the list with a 22% increase in accommodation searches, likely driven by the \"2026 Cafe & Bakery Fair Season 2\" taking place from 29 October \u2013 1 November this year. The event showcases not only coffee, desserts, and bakery products, but also coffee equipment, packaging solutions, related services, and the latest industry trends. Season 1, held from 4\u20137 June, attracted more than 200 participating brands and an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 visitors. Ranking second, Daejeon recorded an 18% increase in accommodation searches. Long regarded as one of South Korea's iconic \"bread pilgrimage\" destinations thanks to the legendary bakery Sungsimdang, the city has continued to strengthen its reputation through unique local experiences such as the \"Bread Taxi,\" where taxi driver Seongwoo Ahn offers visitors exclusive tours of the city's best bakeries. Interest is also expected to be fueled by two major upcoming events, \"Bbangbbangrun 2026 in Daejeon,\" taking place on 9\u201310 October, and the \"2026 Daejeon Bread Festival,\" scheduled for 17\u201318 October. Jeongseon ranked third with a 17% increase in accommodation searches, likely driven by the \"Bread Trail Run 2026\" taking place from 12\u201313 September. First launched last year, the event combines running with a unique bakery experience, featuring refreshment checkpoints where participants can enjoy treats, including bread, beverages, snacks, ice cream, and chocolate. Beyond the race itself, participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including a running clinic led by a national team athlete, warm-up sessions, and photo zones. Story Continues Suwon placed fourth, with accommodation searches rising 15%. The increase is likely driven by the \"Korea Coffee & Dessert Festival Season 2,\" scheduled for 11\u201313 December. As Suwon's only exhibition dedicated exclusively to coffee and desserts, the festival brings together coffee lovers, home baristas, and bakery enthusiasts to discover the latest dessert trends. Rounding out the top five, Seoul recorded an 11% increase in accommodation searches, likely driven by the \"2026 Cafe & Bakery Fair Season 2\" taking place from 27\u201330 August. The capital also hosted Season 1 earlier this year from 25\u201328 February, reinforcing its position as one of the country's leading destinations for bakery enthusiasts and cafe culture. Alex Park, Country Director, South Korea at Agoda shared, \"Food has always been an important part of the travel experience, and we're seeing more opportunities for travelers who want to plan trips around finding the best bakeries, with bread evolving from a simple dessert into a destination and experience in itself. From iconic bakeries to bread festivals, Agoda is delighted to help travelers discover local culture through food while maki", "date_published": "2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "BKNG34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "BKNG34", "name": "Booking Holdings Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b4282044-d791-4798-978d-712f776956bd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:5ac9169dd920beec3eb1f87bf1fdaf6b0eb84ce7171c63251954a8222bdcd23f", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/airbnb-vs-mercadolibre-which-consumer-stock-better-buy-2026", "external_url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/airbnb-vs-mercadolibre-which-consumer-stock-better-buy-2026", "title": "Airbnb vs. MercadoLibre: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?", "content_text": "Key Points Airbnb manages a massive global network of over 9 million active listings across 220 countries and regions. 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In parallel, Pinterest appointed Renee Jewell, currently Controller at Airbnb and CFO of Airbnb Payments, as Chief Accounting Officer, signaling a focus on experienced financial leadership during a period of higher sales but renewed losses. We'll now examine how Pinterest's shift to a quarterly loss alongside revenue guidance growth shapes the existing investment narrative for the platform. The future of work is here. Discover the 36 top robotics and automation stocks leading the charge in AI-driven automation and industrial transformation. Pinterest Investment Narrative Recap To own Pinterest, you need to believe its visual discovery platform can keep attracting high intent users while converting that attention into profitable ad and shopping revenue. The latest quarter shows higher sales but a renewed net loss, so the key near term catalyst is whether management can improve monetization without eroding margins further. The main risk right now is that rising costs and weaker ad pricing could persist, and this news does not meaningfully reduce that concern. The appointment of Renee Jewell as Chief Accounting Officer stands out in this context. With Pinterest moving back into a loss even as it guides to third quarter revenue of US$1,190 million to US$1,210 million, investors may pay closer attention to financial discipline, cost transparency and how effectively the company manages investments in areas like AI, shopping tools and international growth that underpin the core catalysts for the story. Yet while revenues are still growing, the renewed losses highlight an execution risk investors should be aware of, especially if cost pressures and ad pricing trends continue... Read the full narrative on Pinterest (it's free!) Pinterest's narrative projects $6.2 billion revenue and $692.8 million earnings by 2029. This requires 12.3% yearly revenue growth and about a $358.5 million earnings increase from $334.3 million today. Uncover how Pinterest's forecasts yield a $27.75 fair value, a 17% upside to its current price. Exploring Other PerspectivesPINS 1-Year Stock Price Chart Before this setback, the most optimistic analysts were assuming revenue could climb toward about US$6.8 billion by 2029, so if you are weighing that upbeat AI driven monetization story against the current return to losses, it is worth remembering that these forecasts came before this quarter and may shift as more investors reassess what Pinterest's margins and growth can realistically support. Story Continues Explore 11 other fair value estimates on Pinterest - why the stock might be worth over 2x more than the current price! Form Your Own Verdict Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own. A great starting point for your Pinterest research is our analysis highlighting 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign that could impact your investment decision. Our free Pinterest research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Pinterest's overall financial health at a glance. Looking For Alternative Opportunities? Early movers are already taking notice. See the stocks they're targeting before they've flown the coop: The latest GPUs need a type of rare earth metal called Neodymium and there are only 28 companies in the world exploring or producing it. Find the list for free. This technology could replace computers: discover 26 stocks that are working to make quantum computing a reality. Uncover the next big thing with 20 elite penny stocks that balance risk and reward. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an", "date_published": "2026-08-08T12:12:52+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "AIRB34"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Brazil", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AIRB34", "name": "Airbnb, Inc.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d01cfdef-22fe-4de4-b10c-ab007d1965a7/"}]}}, {"id": "source:425e4604542bedb3ca03b2d4dd842c49ad1c66e129c5b68a724696471ea9e6d6", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/pinterest-pins-taps-renee-jewell-091200083.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/pinterest-pins-taps-renee-jewell-091200083.html", "title": "Pinterest (PINS) Taps Renee Jewell For Chief Accounting Officer", "content_text": "Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) appointed Renee Jewell as Chief Accounting Officer, adding a finance leader with experience at Airbnb and eBay. The appointment signals a focus on strengthening accounting oversight and internal financial controls. Jewell's background at large technology companies is expected to inform Pinterest's financial governance and reporting practices. Consider reviewing other digital platform stocks that may offer similar leadership depth and financial discipline 51 high quality undervalued stocksNYSE:PINS 1-Year Stock Price Chart Pinterest sits within the broader digital advertising and social media sector, where investors often watch user engagement and monetization trends closely. The stock closed at US$23.68 and has declined over the past year and over the past five years. It has also shown mixed shorter term moves, including a 5.1% gain over the past month and a decline of 10.8% year to date. Does the team leading Pinterest have what it takes? See our full breakdown of the management team's track record and compensation. What Renee Jewell's appointment signals for Pinterest investors For investors, Renee Jewell stepping in as Chief Accounting Officer at Pinterest points to a clearer focus on accounting rigor and financial governance at a time when the company is reporting losses. Her experience at Airbnb, eBay and PricewaterhouseCoopers, combined with a CPA background, aligns with investor interest in tighter cost discipline, cleaner disclosures and reliable internal controls. This supports the existing investment view that Pinterest needs strong financial stewardship to back its product and advertising ambitions. The key tension it does not resolve is how quickly management can turn higher revenue into consistent profits. The earliest sign of whether this move is working will likely appear in upcoming quarterly filings after Jewell's August 26, 2026 start date. Investors can watch for clearer commentary on expense trends, any changes in accounting policies and fewer one off adjustments that might cloud Pinterest's loss profile and cash generation. For the full picture including more risks and rewards, check out the complete Pinterest analysis. Alternatively, you can check out the community page for Pinterest to see how other investors believe this latest news will impact the company's narrative. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Pinterest by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Pinterest. Story Continues This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. 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