Friday's First Moves: LUV & ETSY Upgrades, ABNB Price Target Hike

Redburn is no longer in the bear camp for Southwest Airlines (LUV) after it issued an upgrade to neutral. Airbnb (ABNB) sees a price target hike from Citizens.

LTH or ABNB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks have likely encountered both Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) and Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2026

Airbnb Sets Up $250 Million Fund to Invest in Housing Construction

Long criticized for driving up housing prices, the short-term rental platform pledges to fill financing holes that have stalled developments.

WSJ • Sep 14, 2026

Airbnb's CEO Says AI Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to His Company. Here's Why

Brian Chesky made a bold claim at Goldman Sachs this week, comparing AI to electricity and calling it the best thing to ever happen to Airbnb.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 13, 2026

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) concluded the recent trading session at $170.19, signifying a +1.52% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2026

Airbnb is growing faster than competitors because of AI, says CEO Brian Chesky

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joins CNBC's David Faber from Goldman Sachs' Communicopia technology conference to discuss the incorporation of AI into the company's online infrastructure and more.

CNBC Television • Sep 10, 2026

Investors Heavily Search Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB): Here is What You Need to Know

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Airbnb (ABNB). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 10, 2026

Airbnb: The "Great Growth Cycle" I Forecasted In July Appears To Have Arrived

Airbnb is firmly in its next major growth cycle, validated by robust Q2 2026 results. Q2 2026 saw revenue up 17%, net income up 27%, and free cash flow up 30% year-over-year. ABNB exceeded management's outlook on every key metric, including strong North American growth.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026

Airbnb set to face more curbs as EU proposes rules to tackle housing crunch

Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies ‌are set to face more restrictions as the European Commission on Wednesday proposed rules to help authorities tackle a housing crunch in tourism hotspots.

Reuters • Sep 9, 2026

EU helps cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals

European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under new EU plans that aim to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots.

TechXplore • Sep 9, 2026