Ashford Hospitality Trust

U.S. equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs as investors monitored an intensification of geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed commentary. Inflamed by resurgent energy prices and insatiable Federal government spending, Fed Chair Powell and other officials acknowledged a stalling-out of inflation progress in recent months and delayed cut expectations. Declining on all five trading sessions, the S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week - its worst week since March 2023 - while high-flying technology stocks were hit particularly hard. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

DALLAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Ashford Trust plans to issue its earnings release for the first quarter after the market closes on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. » Mehr auf prnewswire.com

Hotel REITs experienced a significant drop in share value during the COVID-19 pandemic but have since recovered and outperformed the Vanguard Real Estate ETF. Consumer spending is shifting towards services like travel and leisure, which bodes well for Hotel REITs. Hotel REITs have posted the fourth-best total returns among REIT sectors in 2024, indicating their potential for future growth. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com