Powell Under Pressure

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF HIGHLAND LOAN AND SUSPENSION OF PREFERRED DIVIDENDS

DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) (the "Company") today announced that it has extended its Highland mortgage loan secured by 18 hotels. As a condition to the extension, the loan was paid down by $10 million to a current balance of $723.6 million, or approximately 65% of appraised value, and has a final maturity date of July 9, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Jan 13, 2026

ASHFORD TRUST SETS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL DATES

DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. Ashford Trust plans to issue its earnings release for the fourth quarter after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and will host a conference call on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Jan 7, 2026

ASHFORD INC. NAMES JIM PLOHG EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY

DALLAS , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. today announced the appointment of Jim Plohg as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ashford Inc., Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR), effective as of December 16, 2025. Mr. Plohg most recently served the Ashford Group of Companies as Division General Counsel and Managing Director, joining the firm in 2014.

PRNewsWire • Dec 18, 2025

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES

DALLAS , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has formed a Special Committee to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including a potential transaction. "We've been highly encouraged by our success to date in executing our plan to drive outsized EBITDA growth, strategically sell assets, and strengthen our balance sheet," said President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Zsigray.

PRNewsWire • Dec 9, 2025

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES AGREEMENTS TO SELL THREE ASSETS

DALLAS , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell the Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Arboretum, and the Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Near the Galleria. These sales are expected to generate approximately $69.5 million in aggregate gross proceeds.

PRNewsWire • Nov 20, 2025

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (AHT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. ( AHT ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Allison Beach Stephen Zsigray - CEO, Director & President Deric Eubanks - CFO & Treasurer Christopher Nixon - Senior VP & Head of Asset Management Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Ashford Hospitality Trust Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 5, 2025

Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.85 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.14. This compares to a loss of $1.71 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 5, 2025

ASHFORD TRUST DECLARES PREFERRED DIVIDENDS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2025

DALLAS , Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a dividend of $0.5281 per diluted share for the Company's 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Oct 14, 2025

ASHFORD TRUST SETS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL DATES

DALLAS , Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Sep 17, 2025