Cruise operator Carnival cuts annual profit forecast on higher fuel costs

Carnival Corp cut its annual profit forecast, citing higher fuel costs that are compressing cruise margins amid rising geopolitical tensions. The guidance downgrade raises downside risk for Carnival shares and suggests higher fuel-driven operating costs will weigh on near-term sector earnings.

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Carnival Corp cut its annual profit forecast, citing higher fuel costs that are compressing cruise margins amid rising geopolitical tensions. The guidance downgrade raises downside risk for Carnival shares and suggests higher fuel-driven operating costs will weigh on near-term sector earnings.