Carnival buoyed as Royal Caribbean reiterates targets

Cruise operator Carnival rose three per cent in afternoon trade on Thursday, making it the top riser among FTSE 100 stocks, buoyed by news that its US rival Royal Caribbean has raised its full-year forecast.

Cruise operator Carnival rose three per cent in afternoon trade on Thursday, making it the top riser among FTSE 100 stocks, buoyed by news that its US rival Royal Caribbean has raised its full-year forecast.

Royal Caribbean now expects 2012 earnings of $1.85 to $1.95 per share, 15 cents higher than its previous target range.

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