Carnival Corporation in 2017 — Risks vs. Potential Rewards

Here are some of the risks facing Carnival Cruise Lines, and also what opportunities it has for growth in the years ahead. While the DoJ’s ruling could continue to have an impact Carnival as it comes under more scrutiny and its year-over-year earnings growth is affected by the fine, this seems like an isolated incident and its impact seems already folded into Carnival’s stock price.

Carnival Signs Contracts for Two New Cruise Ships

Carnival announced that two new ships are under construction, one of which will be added to its Princess Cruises brand and will feature the Ocean Medallion technology. Carnival is building two new ships to be delivered in 2021 and 2022, one of which will be added to the Princess Cruises line and will feature the company’s new Ocean Medallion technology.

Trump’s Demands on Cuba Uncertain, Leaving Companies to Wonder

What President-elect Donald Trump’s plans are for Cuba remain uncertain, leading U.S. companies doing business in the country left to wonder how they will be affected. Friday’s presidential inauguration of Donald Trump threatens to quash the U.S.’s recently-revived relations with Cuba, leaving companies with dealings in the country uncertain about their prospects.