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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

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  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
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US Hotel RevPAR Surged 8.7% in June, Macquarie Favors Hyatt

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US Hotel RevPAR Surged 8.7% in June, Macquarie Favors Hyatt

Jul 14, 2026

U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) jumped 8.7% in June, driven by the World Cup and luxury travel, according to Macquarie. The investment bank reiterated its preference for Hyatt due to its high exposure to the outperforming premium segments.