Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF Price & Performance (CRUZ)

The Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (CRUZ) is experiencing conflicting trading signals. Short positions are advised near $24.83 with a target of $23.91, while breaking above the same level suggests a buy with a target of $26.89. Day traders are also eyeing $24.52 as a pivotal point for both buying and shorting opportunities.1

H World Group Limited exceeded revenue expectations in Q4 2024, reporting $825 million, a 7.8% year-over-year increase. Despite missing earnings estimates, the company announced a $300 million dividend and continued its $2 billion buyback plan. H World projects 2025 revenue growth of up to 6% and plans to open 2,300 new hotels.2

H World Group's aggressive expansion strategy, including opening over 2,400 hotels in 2024, positions the company for further growth. The Legacy-Huazhu segment's high occupancy rate of 81.2% underscores its operational strength. For 2025, the company plans to open 2,300 hotels while projecting revenue growth of up to 9% excluding its DH segment.2