Priceline to face FTC action over deceptive hotel ads, sources say

The US Federal Trade Commission is gearing up to take action against Priceline.com owner Booking Holdings over ​online ads that appear to direct consumers to a hotel's site but send them to a third-party site where they are often charged extra, two ‌sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters • Oct 7, 2026

Why Booking Holdings (BKNG) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Booking Holdings (BKNG) concluded the recent trading session at $155.87, signifying a -1.12% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 7, 2026

Booking Holdings to Webcast Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 3

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced today that it intends to hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m.

PRNewsWire • Oct 6, 2026

OpenTable and Visa Extend Their Agreement in the U.S., Mexico and Canada

Building on strong diner demand, the renewed agreement extends the Visa Dining Collection in Mexico and Canada and expands exclusive dining events across North America SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today announced a renewed agreement across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The next phase will broaden the Visa Dining Collection in Mexico and Canada and deliver an expanded events program, giving eligible Visa cardholders more ways to discover and book memorable dining experiences across the three countries.

PRNewsWire • Oct 6, 2026

KAYAK Unwraps the 2026 Holiday Travel Sweet Spots and Savings

Book now or wait? KAYAK's 2026 Holiday Travel Check-In uses historical fare trends to reveal the best times to buy and fly, plus where prices are falling this year NORWALK, Conn.

PRNewsWire • Oct 2, 2026

4 Unexpected Dividend Payers Income Investors Completely Overlook

The biggest dividend checks in tech and travel come from companies most income investors never put on a screen because the yields look too small to bother with.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 2, 2026

Why Booking Holdings (BKNG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Booking Holdings (BKNG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 1, 2026

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Booking Holdings (BKNG) closed the most recent trading day at $160.26, moving 1.63% from the previous trading session.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 1, 2026

How Booking Holdings and Expedia Are Taking Opposite Bets on AI Shopping Agents

Meta's new shopping agent rattled online travel stocks almost equally, but Booking Holdings and Expedia chose opposite responses to the threat. One strategy leaves a company dangerously exposed if Meta decides to cut out the middleman entirely.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 1, 2026

Booking Holdings: Meta's Muse Doesn't Break The ~9% Shareholder Yield

Booking Holdings continues to deliver robust earnings and free cash flow growth, outpacing booking volumes despite industry-wide travel slowdowns. BKNG's merchant model and connected trip ecosystem are driving platform expansion, with merchant gross bookings rising to 73% of total bookings in Q2 2026. Artificial intelligence platforms like Meta's Muse are not expected to erode BKNG's travel moat due to its entrenched network and operational infrastructure.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2026