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3 Red Flags for Carnival Stock

Down 67% year to date, Carnival Corporation (CCL 0.42%) has probably landed on some value investors’ radar. But a cheap stock doesn’t always mean a good deal. Let’s discuss three red flags that could make the cruise company underperform over the long term.

1. The massive debt load

Like most cruise companies, Carnival was hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially after the US Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) no-sail order scuttled its operations for much of 2020. To survive the crisis, management turned to debt markets.

As of the third quarter, Carnival reports $28.5 billion in long-term debt

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Behind the Scenes of Simple Elements

People always like to know who they’re working with. So it’s my hope that others will gain some insight into what makes me tick. Read on to learn more about behind the scenes of Simple Elements.

Allow me to introduce myself…

Behind the Scenes of Simple Elements

Name: Nicole Schenk

Role at Simple Elements: Owner, Property Stylist

I’ve had a passion for all things design since I was a kid, I just didn’t recognize this until I was in my 30’s. After university I studied fashion design. That led me to a 14 yr career working with leading fashion retailers. My favorite aspect was visual merchandising–

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How to Stage a Home that Attracts Your Ideal Home Buyer

In the marketing world, there’s a saying that, “If you’re marketing to everyone, you’re marketing to no one.” This also applies to selling your home. You must know who your ideal buyer is to market it accordingly.

Today, I’m sharing types of 3 home buyers and how you can stage your home to attract the kind of buyers you want…

Ideal Buyer: A Family with Kids

How to Stage a Home that Attracts Your Ideal Home Buyer

If you are in a family-friendly neighborhood, highlighting bedrooms is a priority. You also want to create a warm and inviting family room or a play area for kids. Your family room

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We’re About to Share Which Home Colors Will Sell Your Listings

Color subconsciously plays a significant role in how potential buyers feel walking into a home for the first time. It can easily make or break their view of your house. Naturally, you want the house to look warm and welcoming without being too flashy.

Here’s a round-up of the colors that will sell your listings…

1. Shades of White & Natural Sunlight

Most people like a light-colored space. Whites and creams help make a room seem brighter, especially with natural sunlight streaming through the windows. Light colors can evoke a feeling of new beginnings, freedom, and hope.

Bathrooms, bedrooms, and

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3 Reasons Why Staging Your Vacant Listing is Smart

While you may think that an empty space looks bigger, that’s not always the case. In fact, an empty room really appears smaller. It’s easy to think that the buyer can use their imagination, but when 90% of people can’t see beyond what they’re presented with, it’s vital to paint that picture for them. I’m sharing 3 reasons why staging a vacant home is always a smart decision.

1. A Staged Home Establishes an Accurate Price Point

3 Reasons Why Staging Your Vacant Listing is Smart

Staging is important for establishing the home’s price point. Empty rooms rarely feel worthy of a high price point, while rooms with luxurious

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The 2021 Paint Colors Trends clearly reflect what we must look forward to!

What are the 2021 Paint Colors Trends and how will it affect your home staging project?

I’ve been researching and writing a post about this topic for the last 3 years. But, this year, unlike any other, the Trends came out of what our life has been in 2020 and what we’ve got to look forward to in 2021.

The Pantone Color Institute researches the arts, culture, social and economic events to create the color of the year. This year, the Institute selected 2 colors – The Ultimate Gray and the Illuminate (a bright yellow).

The words chosen to describe

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Lawyer In Next Case Speaks Out As Johnny Depp Prepares To Go Back To Court On Assault Claims

Johnny Depp has been wrapped up in legal situations for quite some time now. Most recently, the Pirates of the Caribbean star was entangled in a (televised) six-week defamation case with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. in the end, the jury’s verdict fell in Depp’s favor, as Heard was found guilty on three counts of defamation and now must pay her ex millions of dollars. While Depp has apparently closed the book on that situation, he’s now facing an assault-related lawsuit from a former colleague. And the accuser’s lawyer is speaking out ahead of the trial.

The plaintiff in this

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India set to launch historic Moon mission Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 is due for lift-off on Friday afternoon from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, an island off India’s south-eastern coast

India is set to launch its third Moon mission, aiming to be the first to land near its little-explored south pole.

The Chandrayaan-3 craft with an orbiter, lander and a rover is due to lift off at 14:35 on Friday (09:05 GMT) from Sriharikota space centre.

The lander is due to reach the Moon on August 23-24, space officials said.

If successful, India will be only the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, following