Pre-Market Review: Darden Restaurants Inc., Brinker Intl. Inc., Carnival Corp., and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd

LONDON, October 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

On Monday, October 14, 2013, the S&P 500 ended the day at 1,710.14, up 0.41%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 15,301.26, up 0.42%; and the NASDAQ Composite finished at 3,815.28, up 0.62%. Shares of companies in the services-discretionary sector ended on a mixed note, even as the broader market posted gains. The major movers in the sector included Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI), Brinker International Inc. (NYSE: EAT), Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE: RCL). AAAResearchReports.com initiated preliminary technical research on DRI, EAT, CCL, and RCL. These free reports are accessible by signing today at:

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Darden Restaurants Inc.'s stock edged higher on Monday, extending the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares ended the day 0.91% higher at $50.96, after oscillating between $50.01 and $51.05. A total of 2.51 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.77 million. The company's shares have gained 2.80% in the previous three trading sessions and 5.35% in the last one month, compared to a gain of 3.24% and 1.31% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Further, Darden Restaurants Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $47.74 and $48.95, respectively. The free technical analysis on DRI is available by signing up at:

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On Monday, shares in Brinker International Inc. posted gains to end the day at $40.72, which is 1.24% higher than the previous day's closing price of $40.22. The company's shares fluctuated between $40.05 and $40.91 during the trading session. A total of 1.10 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.20 million. Brinker International Inc.'s shares have gained 3.98% in the previous three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 3.24% during the same period. Additionally, the company's stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $38.07. Register now to download free research on EAT at:

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Carnival Corp.'s stock posted losses on Monday, reversing some the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares ended the day 0.47% lower at $32.10, after trading between $31.89 and $32.32. A total of 3.81 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 4.11 million. Despite Monday's pullback, the company's shares have gained 1.58% in the previous three trading sessions, compared to a gain of 3.24% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Moreover, Carnival Corp.'s stock is trading near its 52-week low of $31.44 and below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $35.61 and $35.44, respectively. A free report on CCL can be accessed by registering at:

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Shares in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd edged lower on Monday, even as the broader market closed on a positive note. The company's shares ended the day 0.38% lower at $37.17, after vacillating between $36.53 and $37.27. A total of 1.61 million shares were traded, which is less than the daily average volume of 1.70 million. Despite Monday's losses, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's shares have advanced 1.81% in the previous three trading sessions and 4.50% in the last three months, compared to a gain of 3.24% and 1.78% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Furthermore, the company's stock is currently trading above its 200-day moving average of $35.84. Register with AAAResearchReports.com and download research on RCL for free at:

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