From Debt to Deck Chairs: Which Cruise Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
After a brutal pandemic-induced dry dock, the cruise industry has managed to come out not just afloat, but steaming full speed ahead. For investors charting their next investment course, the choice comes down to hopping aboard Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), the current captain of luxury and growth, or placing a bet on a (NYSE: CCL, NYSE: CUK) comeback.
Both stocks have made strides since the COVID crash, but they're sailing in very different directions. Royal Caribbean is throwing launch parties for mega-ships, while Carnival is patching up its balance sheet and hoping for calmer waters ahead. One offers premium momentum, the other a potential value turnaround. So, which one deserves a spot in your long-term portfolio? Let's dive in.
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