At first glance, it's natural to be apprehensive about MGM Resorts (MGM). Sure, MGM stock itself is ranked as a 40% Buy, according to the Barchart Technical Opinion indicator. Further, the technical profile suggests a continuation of the long-term trend. At the same time, the ticker faces significant economic headwinds.
I don't need to list all the challenges **** ociated with the devolving Iran crisis that have stymied recent progress for the casino and resorts giant. Las Vegas itself has undergone a sort of paradigm shift relative to pre-COVID norms. Factor in rising inflation and the soaring cost of energy and you have good reason to be skeptical of MGM stock, which has lost 2.47% in the trailing month.
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MGM Resorts International (MGM), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, owns and operates casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts. Valued at $11.2 billion by market cap, the company offers accommodation, dining, meeting, convention, and hospitality management services for casino and non-casino properties.
Shares of this global hospitality and entertainment giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. MGM has gained 28.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.2%. In 2026, MGM stock is up 25.3%, surpassing the SPX's 13% rise on a YTD basis.
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Hotchkis & Wiley, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Equity markets posted strong returns in the second quarter of 2026, with the Russell Midcap Index rising 13.8% and the Russell Midcap Value Index returning 13.4%, despite concerns about inflation, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict. Narrow market leadership was evident, particularly semiconductor stocks and other stocks in the AI sector, which saw returns exceeding 100%. The Firm favors quality businesses with attractive valuations, believing that fears regarding AI's impact are overstated. The Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund lagged the Russell Midcap Value Index, achieving a 4.74% return in the second quarter, primarily due to underperformance in technology and energy sectors, while stock selection in healthcare contributed positively. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund highlighted Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC). Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC), a leading vacation and timeshare ownership company, delivered strong performance during the quarter. On August 3, 2026, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) closed at $97.40 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.34 billion. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) posted a one-month return of -1.96%, while its shares gained 33.46% over the past 52 weeks.
Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) is one of the largest timeshare operators in the US, building, selling, financing, and managing upper-upscale and luxury resorts under the Marriott, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, and Hyatt brands, alongside a high-margin exchange business. We view it as a misunderstood, good-quality company whose branded network, affluent customer base with ~$1.5 million average net worth, and recurring financing and fee streams help insulate it from the cyclicality of travel. The stock outperformed this quarter as results topped low Street expectations, management maintained full-year guidance while raising its contract-sales outlook, and free cash flow generation remained strong."

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Hotchkis & Wiley, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Equity markets posted strong returns in the second quarter of 2026, with the Russell Midcap Index rising 13.8% and the Russell Midcap Value Index returning 13.4%, despite concerns about inflation, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict. Narrow market leadership was evident, particularly semiconductor stocks and other stocks in the AI sector, which saw returns exceeding 100%. The Firm favors quality businesses with attractive valuations, believing that fears regarding AI's impact are overstated. The Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund lagged the Russell Midcap Value Index, achieving a 4.74% return in the second quarter, primarily due to underperformance in technology and energy sectors, while stock selection in healthcare contributed positively. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund highlighted Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC). Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC), a leading vacation and timeshare ownership company, delivered strong performance during the quarter. On August 3, 2026, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) closed at $97.40 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.34 billion. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) posted a one-month return of -1.96%, while its shares gained 33.46% over the past 52 weeks.
Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) is one of the largest timeshare operators in the US, building, selling, financing, and managing upper-upscale and luxury resorts under the Marriott, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, and Hyatt brands, alongside a high-margin exchange business. We view it as a misunderstood, good-quality company whose branded network, affluent customer base with ~$1.5 million average net worth, and recurring financing and fee streams help insulate it from the cyclicality of travel. The stock outperformed this quarter as results topped low Street expectations, management maintained full-year guidance while raising its contract-sales outlook, and free cash flow generation remained strong."

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Nevada-based Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) is a leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts, with a portfolio centered on luxury casinos, hotels, convention centers, entertainment venues, shopping malls, and fine dining. With a market cap of $35.7 billion, its portfolio includes iconic properties such as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and a collection of integrated resorts in Macau, including The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao, and Sands Macao.
Las Vegas Sands has struggled to keep pace with the broader market over the past year, with investor sentiment weighed down by macroeconomic uncertainty and softer demand trends in Macau. LVS stock has dipped 9.5% over the past 52 weeks and declined 27.4% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 21.8% over the past year and risen 11% in 2026.
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Las Vegas, Nevada-based Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts. Valued at $9.8 billion by market cap, the company offers amenities such as guest rooms and suites, restaurants, golf course, spa, bars, meeting and convention ****** e, night clubs, and recreation and leisure facilities. The luxury resort and casino company is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Ahead of the event, ****** ysts expect WYNN to report a profit of $1.04 per share on a diluted basis, down 4.6% from $1.09 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company missed the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while beating the forecast on another occasion.
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Every big real estate boom leaves a few good neighborhoods behind.
Housing prices are high, and real estate investment trusts focused on data centers have been all the rage, but if financial advisors think all REITs have lofty valuations, they're missing opportunities to find some bargains and diversify their portfolios. Many public ones are still trading at a discount to net **** et value, said Sam Adams, co-founder of Vert **** et Management, which holds 150 REITs globally. They can offer value as well as diversification away from the artificial intelligence and technology concentration in large-cap equities worrying some investors. "One of the things that real estate does is it gives you exposure to a real physical **** et. So, when intangible **** ets like tech companies struggle, sometimes the market rotates to real **** ets as a safety haven," he said.
Given REITs' lower valuations compared with the AI and tech sector, real estate might be in a better position if the market cycle changes. Adams points to the dot-com bubble as an example: From 2000 to 2002, REITs saw an annual return of 14.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 14.6% annually. While many of the products underperformed after the Federal Reserve's rate hikes a few years ago and COVID, which repriced much commercial real estate, REITs may still offer an alternative to expensive traditional stocks and bonds.
For advisors interested in adding REITs, whether public or private, there are a few criteria to consider, as well as strategies for investors seeking to exit their physical holdings in a tax-efficient way. Once advisors move beyond data center and senior housing public REITs, Adams said a broad swath of **** ets from hotels and resorts to self-storage, warehouses and shopping malls trade under net **** et value despite many having strong revenue and operating income. "Everything else is still kind of in the bargain drawer," he said.

Madison Small Cap Fund, managed by Madison Funds, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The small-cap market showed exceptional strength in Q2, largely due to anticipated peace in the Middle East. The Russell 2000 Index began to rally, propelled by Information Technology, Health Care, and Industrials. The Madison Small Cap Fund (Class I) returned 12.7% in the quarter, underperforming the Russell 2000's 21.5% and Russell 2500's 20.2%. While strong gains were seen in Info Tech investments, recent investments in underperforming software companies negatively impacted overall performance. Nevertheless, confidence in the long-term potential of these software investments remains high. The firm is optimistic about small caps, noting their recent outperformance over large caps, recovery in certain software sectors, and improvements in some housing stocks toward the end of the second quarter. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Madison Small Cap Fund highlighted OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW). OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) operates health and wellness centers onboard cruise ships and at destination resorts. On July 16, 2026, OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) closed at $26.63 per share. One-month return of OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) was -4.09%, and its shares gained 22.99% over the past 52 weeks. OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) has a market capitalization of $2.7 billion.
Madison Small Cap Fund stated the following regarding OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"We have closed out our investment in consumer discretionary company OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW), as we believe the stock has reached our intrinsic value estimate and the risk/reward is no longer favorable. This has been a solid investment since our initial position in 2020."
OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 15 hedge fund portfolios held OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 20 in the previous quarter. OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:OSW) total revenues in Q1 2026 increased 13% to $247.6 million. While we acknowledge the potential of OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:OSW) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

Tyler Herro says he is focusing on helping the Milwaukee Bucks and not looking in the past following his altercation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo in Las Vegas last week.
Herro, who was dealt last week to the Bucks as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, told ESPN’s Ramona Shelbourne that he wants to “move on” from the incident and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee."
"Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it," Herro said. "I'm focused on Milwaukee and building something special. They obviously just traded the greatest player in their history, so we want to come in and help continue what they've been doing."
On Friday, The Athletic reported that Herro and Adebayo went at it inside a gym at Resorts World Casino in front of Herro's AAU team in Las Vegas. The Heat and Bucks played one another that afternoon. Witnesses reported that Herro said something to Adebayo as Adebayo walked onto the courts. Adebayo then approached Herro and reportedly punched him. Herro’s AAU coach confronted Adebayo as Herro yelled at his former Miami teammate as he was escorted away by security personnel.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the dust up occurred after Herro was approached by Adebayo about criticism he lobbied at Adebayo after their time together with the Heat came to an end.

The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past.
A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has led to a shortage of snow so severe that the main ski resorts in the metropolitan area have had to suspend the use of up to 90% of their slopes, according to the Chilean Ski Resorts **** ociation (ACESKI).
And with climate change thought to be at least partially to blame, authorities warn that in the long term the region may need to find other ways to entice tourists to spend their money.
This country in the southern hemisphere, where June through August are the winter months, has long been a favorite for tourists from the US who are looking for somewhere to ski during the North American summer. And that has proved profitable. In 2025 the region's ski resorts welcomed more than 1,240,000 skiers, with a direct economic impact of US$283 million, of which US$228 million came from foreign tourists, according to ACESKI.
But with a lack of snow, its reputation is at risk of melting away.

Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem are going at it again, this time over the apparent Las Vegas fight between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
Haslem fired back at Green on social media on Sunday, ripping the Golden State Warriors star for comments that he made recently on his podcast.
"I see some things just don't change," Haslem wrote, in part. "You was on sucka s**t four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole, and you on sucka s**t now."
While this feud goes back years, the latest edition came after Herro and Adebayo got into it in a Las Vegas gym on Friday morning.
The former Miami Heat teammates were inside a gym at the Resorts World Casino when Adebayo apparently struck Herro in the "face area" in an altercation in front of Herro's AAU team. Adebayo walked into the courts and approached Herro and punched him.

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas on Friday morning, the Heat confirmed to The Athletic. The incident took place at a gym inside the Resorts World Casino in front of Herro's AAU team. According to multiple source who witnessed the incident and were granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, Adebayo walked onto the courts and Herro said something to him. Adebayo proceed to walk over to Herro and, without hesitation, punch him. Herro's AAU coach confronted Adebayo, and Herro yelled at his former teammate while being escorted out by security personnel.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro altercation took place in front of Herro's AAU team, initiated by Herro saying something to Adebayo

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas on Friday morning, the Heat confirmed to The Athletic. The incident took place at a gym inside the Resorts World Casino in front of Herro's AAU team. According to multiple source who witnessed the incident and were granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, Adebayo walked onto the courts and Herro said something to him. Adebayo proceed to walk over to Herro and, without hesitation, punch him. Herro's AAU coach confronted Adebayo, and Herro yelled at his former teammate while being escorted out by security personnel.
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Heat Central: The Miami Heat are aware of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro altercation and declined to comment, per ChrisBHaynes "There was a physical altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro this morning at a hotel here in Vegas, I was able to speak with the Miami Heat and they are aware of the incident and have no comment" — 7/10/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in face this morning, per ShamsCharania ? "Sources tell me that Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in the face area as they we're walking off the practice court. This happened when Bam approached Herro about comments Herro made on social media" — 7/10/2026 x.com

LAS VEGAS — The field is growing larger with each passing week. It’s getting to the point where they should hand out numbers to stand in line, like a bakery does on Sunday morning.

You thought $8 billion was too exorbitant a price tag to join the NBA? Guess again.

There’s a lot of rich people in this world and the possibility of owning a professional basketball team is so tempting, money apparently is no object.

By my count, there are six potential groups or individuals that have publicly expressed interest of bringing the NBA to Las Vegas which if approved, is expected to begin play in 2028. And that doesn’t count Shaquille O’Neal, whose hulking presence lurks in the background as he wants to be part of whatever group ultimately prevails. Nor does it include the folks planning the Diamond Arena project across from Mandalay Bay.

If you’re Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, you’re rubbing your hands with glee. Because the price of poker is likely to go up. $8 billion you say? How about $10 billion? Or $12 billion? Who knows where the final number will land?

We probably won’t get a better sense of things come Tuesday when Silver meets with the media following the Board of Governors’ annual summer meeting here in Las Vegas. He’ll get asked the expansion question in various ways and he’ll calmly deflect giving direct answers because he’s not about to skewer the process, one that involves intense vetting and careful consideration on a number of factors, not the least of which will be where will the Las Vegas NBA team call home?

Whoever can deliver on an arena for the team which will allow it to control all the revenue streams a professional franchise needs to have in its possession to have financial success in the 21st Century — suites and club seats, naming rights to the arena, parking, concessions, regional television rights — will be the likely successful bidder.

Let us not forget that this is a business decision first and a basketball decision second. Remember, the current 30 teams are deciding to take a smaller cut of the basketball generated revenue pie by adding two teams (Las Vegas and Seattle). So the last thing they want is for one or both of the expansion teams to fail financially. On the court, they’ll hope the teams finish last and next to last though Silver doesn’t share that mindset.

So if you’re Bill Foley, the owner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and who is one of the six bidders we know of, you may not be the leader in the clubhouse despite the success your franchise has had on and off the ice. Foley only owns a small piece of T-Mobile Arena — 15 percent —the rest is divided evenly between MGM Resorts and the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), each having a 42.5 percent stake in what VGK fans call “The Fortress.”

And even with Foley’s plans to spend $300 million to upgrade the 10-year-old arena, that still doesn’t mean the NBA team would reap the financial benefits that Silver would like to see.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, the award-winning, polished-casual American restaurant and steakhouse, announced the appointment of Florence Ho as the Company's new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 7. Ms. Ho brings more than 25 years of marketing leadership to Firebirds, with a track record of driving meaningful business growth for both emerging and well-established hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer brands.
"I'm delighted to welcome Florence to the Firebirds team at a pivotal moment as we continue our growth nationally," said Steve Kislow, Chief Executive Officer, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. "Florence brings a combination of creativity, ***** ytical insight, and hands-on marketing leadership that will be instrumental as we continue to grow the Firebirds brand and deepen our connection with guests. Her track record of building high-performing marketing teams and driving measurable results makes her the right leader to take Firebirds' marketing efforts to the next level, including evolving our Inner Circle program into a best-in-class loyalty experience for our guests."
Ms. Ho most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty and Customer Experience at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, where she played a key role in brand-building during a period of rapid expansion that more than doubled the concept's unit count. Over more than six years, Ms. Ho built the company's digital marketing program from the ground up and successfully enhanced loyalty and CRM programming for Cooper's Hawk, growing its namesake Wine Club membership by more than 1.5x and significantly strengthening its social media presence, while delivering industry-leading Net Promoter Scores.
"Firebirds is a beloved restaurant brand defined by craft, hospitality, and an exceptional guest experience that keeps people coming back," said Ms. Ho. "What excites me most about joining Firebirds is the opportunity to combine its fiery brand heritage with modern, data-driven marketing to grow broader awareness of the concept and create meaningful and lasting relationships with our guests. I look forward to partnering with Steve and the entire leadership team to write the next chapter in Firebirds' story."
Prior to her role at Cooper's Hawk, Ms. Ho spent a decade at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where she held senior marketing and loyalty leadership roles across a portfolio of more than 20 brands at scale. She has also served in marketing and ***** ytics leadership positions at well-known brands including Mercedes-Benz USA, Kraft Foods, and Gartner. Ms. Ho holds a PhD in Economics from the City University of New York and a Bachelor of Arts, Economics from the College of William & Mary.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is one of the Iran Peace Deal Sends Oil Lower: Top 8 Travel Stocks to Buy Now. On June 16, Citi ***** yst James Hardiman raised the firm's price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) from $348 to $362 and reaffirmed a Buy rating on the stock. The upward price target revision reflects a further 13% upside from current levels.
Despite challenges ranging from geopolitical conflicts to volatile energy markets and severe weather, the cruise industry remained one of the travel sector's most consistent outperformers. Earlier on May 28, UBS ***** ysts led by Robin Farley highlighted that the cruise industry remains an attractive investment due to its strong value proposition. As a result, the industry appeals to both Baby Boomers and Millennials. They added that slower growth in cruise capacity and a widening price advantage over hotels and resorts make the sector an attractive area of investment.
UBS ***** yst team had this to say about the industry's prospects:
"In an industry that is almost entirely a fixed-cost business, where ships are therefore yielded to full occupancy, it can be difficult to protect the bottom line from fuel price increases. And if investors can look past the near-term spike in fuel prices, the cruise industry is well-positioned to continue capturing a strong demographic wave."
Moreover, the firm believes the cruise industry has significant room for growth, as a larger number of cruise passengers are first-time travelers. This suggests cruising has not reached as many consumers as other parts of the travel industry. As a result, operators like Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) and Carnival Corp are building bigger and better private destinations to attract more customers.

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Comcast's former CFO Michael Angelakis will step in as its CEO as part of a planned split into two independent publicly-traded entities via a tax-free spinoff of its media businesses NBCUniversal and Sky, according to a Monday announcement.
The split will see NBCUniversal — the owner of numerous media and entertainment brands including CNBC, Universal Resorts and Peacock— become a standalone entity, while Comcast will retain its cable and internet business, according to the release. The business expects the separation to be complete in approximately a year.
As part of its plan, the Philadelphia-based company named its Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh — who succeeded Angelakis as CFO in 2016 before ****** uming the CEO seat this January — as incoming CEO for NBCUniversal. Fellow co-CEO Brian Roberts, Co-CEO and executive chairman for Comcast, will continue to be "actively involved" in the leadership of both independent entities following the split, the company said.
Angelakis is rejoining Comcast after a near-decade absence. The executive previously served a nine-year span in the media and tech business' top finance seat, first joining Comcast in 2006 as its CFO before stepping down in 2015, according to a New York Times article at the time.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is one of the 10 Interest Rate Sensitive Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 25, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) addressed recent media reports about its Opry Entertainment Group business. Executive chairman Colin Reed said the company had "received inbound interest" from organizations seeking to partner with its entertainment business, citing the global popularity of country music and demand for live experiences. Ryman Hospitality said it engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to help evaluate potential opportunities. Reed also said the company expects to play an integral role in OEG's continued growth regardless of any strategic partnerships being considered.
On June 12, BMO Capital raised its price target on Ryman Hospitality to $137 from $125 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
Earlier in June, Raymond James raised its price target on Ryman Hospitality to $125 from $120 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust specializing in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) is one of the 10 Interest Rate Sensitive Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 12, 2026, BMO Capital raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $27 from $24 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
On June 10, Ladenburg raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $28 from $25 previously and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Ladenburg said the company's RevPAR growth has been stronger than expected, while expectations remain low.
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Earlier in the month, Raymond James raised its price target on Host Hotels to $27 from $22 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is one of the 10 Interest Rate Sensitive Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 25, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) addressed recent media reports about its Opry Entertainment Group business. Executive chairman Colin Reed said the company had "received inbound interest" from organizations seeking to partner with its entertainment business, citing the global popularity of country music and demand for live experiences. Ryman Hospitality said it engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to help evaluate potential opportunities. Reed also said the company expects to play an integral role in OEG's continued growth regardless of any strategic partnerships being considered.
On June 12, BMO Capital raised its price target on Ryman Hospitality to $137 from $125 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
Earlier in June, Raymond James raised its price target on Ryman Hospitality to $125 from $120 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust specializing in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) is one of the 10 Interest Rate Sensitive Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 12, 2026, BMO Capital raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $27 from $24 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
On June 10, Ladenburg raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $28 from $25 previously and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Ladenburg said the company's RevPAR growth has been stronger than expected, while expectations remain low.
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Earlier in the month, Raymond James raised its price target on Host Hotels to $27 from $22 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.

Make no mistake about it, Wisconsin hosts some of the most prestigious public golf courses in the nation, even GolfWeek says so.
From resorts in Nekoosa to Lake Geneva, down to classic havens in Green Lake, public golf courses dominate the Badger State and offer a multitude of choices for golf lovers around the state.
Recently, Golfweek shared its 2026 rankings of Best Courses You can Play list. The course list, which includes all 50 states, featured 15 public courses within Wisconsin, with most courses hosting free play for non-members hoping to tee off.
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Situated along the scenic Wisconsin River, on the outskirts of Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa is a hot spot for public golf courses, coming in with four, the most on the list.

Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:FUN) is one of the best stocks to buy according to Billionaire Barry Rosenstein. The stock has soared more than 67% over the past six months, and ******* ysts see more upside potential. Some 40 hedge funds are backing Six Flags stock.
On June 11, UBS raised its price target on Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:FUN) shares to $30 from $27 while keeping a Buy rating on the stock. For this call, the brokerage cited traffic improvement for Six Flags. UBS also noted that right now investors are focused more on cost management at Six Flags than demand levels.
According to the brokerage, it is early in the season for forecasting demand trends. However, it continues to see compelling risk/reward for Six Flags shares.
Six Flags reported its Q1 2026 results on May 7, and the management cheered the strong start to the season. Revenue jumped 12% to $225.6 million, as attendance rose 4% to 2.9 million visits. At the same time, per capita spending increased 6%, helped by higher guest spending on food and drinks, improved ticket mix, and effective ticket pricing.
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:FUN) operates amusement parks and resorts in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its portfolio features dozens of theme parks, water parks, and resorts. It offers food, merchandise, and live entertainment events.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is one of the 10 All-Time High Stocks with Legs to Rally Further.
On June 16, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that dozens of hotel owners pressured Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) to share more revenue from its Bonvoy loyalty program. The program is expected to generate nearly $1B in fee revenue this year. A March letter from 51 owners representing nearly 1,000 Marriott-branded hotels sought additional financial information and changes to the program's reimbursement structure. Marriott's intellectual-property royalty fees from credit-card partnerships reached $716M in 2025, up from $410M in 2019.
On June 10, Marriott entered into a joint venture with the Leali family, founders of Lefay, adding the luxury wellness hospitality brand to Marriott's portfolio. The joint venture owns the Lefay brand and intellectual property ***** ets, while the founders retain ownership of the Italian real estate ***** ets. Lefay currently has properties in Lago di Garda and the Dolomites, with resorts under development in Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. Its properties will join Marriott's digital platforms and Bonvoy program, with integration expected in late 2026.
Last month, Bernstein raised its price target on Marriott to $402 from $400 and maintained an Outperform rating. Bernstein said Q1 developments in Global Hotels & Leisure were shaped more by the U.S. economy than the Middle East. Given the K shape of the U.S. economy and the outlook for 2026 and 2027, Bernstein remains most positive on Hyatt (H) and Marriott (MAR).
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties internationally.

Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 letter for its "Baron Real Estate Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. Baron Real Estate Fund was recognized as the Best Real Estate Fund Over Three Years at the 2026 LSEG Lipper Funds Awards, reflecting the three-year performance ending December 31, 2025. The Fund declined 5.39% (Institutional Shares) in Q1, underperforming the MSCI USA IMI Extended Real Estate Index (−0.96%) and the MSCI US REIT Index (+4.52%). Despite the Q1 decline, the long-term performance remains strong. The letter covers current thoughts, portfolio composition, key themes, top contributors and detractors, recent activity, and outlook for real estate and the Fund. The Fund has a positive outlook on the broader equity market and public real estate, and maintains a constructive outlook with compelling reasons to stay the course. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Real Estate Fund highlighted stocks like Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR). Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) develops and operates casino and entertainment properties. On June 12, 2026, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) closed at $62.85 per share. One-month return of Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) was 20.59%, and its shares gained 25.88% over the past 52 weeks. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) has a market capitalization of $6.59 billion.
Baron Real Estate Fund stated the following regarding Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"We believe several travel-related real estate companies are well positioned to benefit from a favorable "trifecta" of cyclical, secular, and 2026-specific tailwinds, which should support strong fundamentals and share price performance in the years ahead.
Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) is one of the several travel-related companies that are attractively valued. It is a leading gaming growth company positioned in the highly attractive Las Vegas Locals market. Red Rock Resorts has the real estate capacity to potentially double its portfolio in the coming years, and we find its current valuation – under 10 times 2027 estimated cash flow – extremely compelling."

Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 letter for its "Baron Real Estate Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. Baron Real Estate Fund was recognized as the Best Real Estate Fund Over Three Years at the 2026 LSEG Lipper Funds Awards, reflecting the three-year performance ending December 31, 2025. The Fund declined 5.39% (Institutional Shares) in Q1, underperforming the MSCI USA IMI Extended Real Estate Index (−0.96%) and the MSCI US REIT Index (+4.52%). Despite the Q1 decline, the long-term performance remains strong. The letter covers current thoughts, portfolio composition, key themes, top contributors and detractors, recent activity, and outlook for real estate and the Fund. The Fund has a positive outlook on the broader equity market and public real estate, and maintains a constructive outlook with compelling reasons to stay the course. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Real Estate Fund Strategy highlighted Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN). Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) is a leading hospitality and casino company that designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts. On June 12, 2026, Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) closed at $107.27 per share. One-month return of Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) was 12.31%, and its shares gained 21.07% over the past 52 weeks. Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) has a market capitalization of $11.13 billion.
Baron Real Estate Fund stated the following regarding Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"We believe a broad set of best-in-class real estate companies – both REITs and non-REITs – now trade at attractive discounts relative to historical levels and private market values, offering compelling return potential in the years ahead.
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN), Limited is an example of non-REIT real estate companies that are cheap. It is A premier luxury global owner and operator of integrated resorts (hotels and casinos), valued at 8 times 2027 estimated cash flow compared with its long-term average of 13 to 15 times.

Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 letter for its "Baron Real Estate Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. Baron Real Estate Fund was recognized as the Best Real Estate Fund Over Three Years at the 2026 LSEG Lipper Funds Awards, reflecting the three-year performance ending December 31, 2025. The Fund declined 5.39% (Institutional Shares) in Q1, underperforming the MSCI USA IMI Extended Real Estate Index (−0.96%) and the MSCI US REIT Index (+4.52%). Despite the Q1 decline, the long-term performance remains strong. The letter covers current thoughts, portfolio composition, key themes, top contributors and detractors, recent activity, and outlook for real estate and the Fund. The Fund has a positive outlook on the broader equity market and public real estate, and maintains a constructive outlook with compelling reasons to stay the course. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Real Estate Fund Strategy highlighted stocks such as Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN). Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) is a mountain resort and ski area operator. On June 12, 2026, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) closed at $133.31 per share. One-month return of Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) was 7.75%, and its shares lost 14.21% over the past 52 weeks. Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) has a market capitalization of $4.75 billion.
Baron Real Estate Fund stated the following regarding Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"We believe several travel-related real estate companies are well positioned to benefit from a favorable "trifecta" of cyclical, secular, and 2026-specific tailwinds, which should support strong fundamentals and share price performance in the years ahead.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) is an example of several travel-related companies that are attractively valued. It is trading at just 8.4 times 2027 estimated cash flow for best-in-class, irreplaceable ****** ets – an unprecedentedly attractive valuation – while also offering a seemingly secure 7% dividend yield."

Is FOUR a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Shift4 Payments, Inc. on Financial Markets & Universal Law's Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on FOUR. Shift4 Payments, Inc.'s share was trading at $37.66 as of June 8th. FOUR's trailing and forward P/E were 45.16 and 7.04 respectively according to Yahoo Finance.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. engages in the provision of software and payment processing solutions in the United States and internationally. FOUR is being positioned as a high-growth fintech platform that is increasingly dominating the "Experience Economy" through its integrated payment and commerce solutions across hotels, restaurants, stadiums, resorts, and entertainment venues.
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Despite significant stock compression over the past year, the bullish thesis argues that the market continues to misprice Shift4 as a traditional payment processor rather than a rapidly scaling software-integrated commerce platform with substantial global expansion opportunities.

What happened: MGM Resorts International (MGM) stock jumped 16% on Monday.
What’s behind the move: People Inc., the media company run by billionaire Barry Diller, submitted a bid to take over MGM for $18 billion, including debt.
People Inc., which already owns a 26.1% stake in MGM, submitted a letter to the company to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of the resort and casino company for $48.30 per share in cash, representing a 24% premium to the average price of MGM’s stock over the past 30 days.
What else you need to know: In a letter to MGM’s board of directors, Diller said his conviction in MGM’s business has strengthened and that People could enhance the company’s value, given its deep familiarity with the business.
"We continue to believe the market materially undervalues the power and durability of MGM's ******* ets,” People Inc. chair Diller said. “We believe MGM’s management team is superb, and that there is a compelling opportunity to support MGM’s next phase of growth and help unlock its full value.”

Ski resorts forced to make difficult decisions due to worsening crisis: 'Not...

Ski resorts across Vancouver Island are being forced to rethink their winter plans as unusually warm, wet conditions leave some slopes bare — a growing challenge hitting small, community-run mountains especially hard.
Mount Cain, a volunteer-operated ski hill near Mount Washington, has paused operations after a warm, rainy start to winter left parts of the mountain bare, as the Times Colonist reported.
Known for its high elevation, backcountry terrain, and family-friendly vibe, the resort has shut down some ch