Why Royal Caribbean Stock Rose 6.5% on Friday
Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) climbed more than 6% on May 15, following news of the company's debt offering earlier in the week. Royal Caribbean will pay a 10.875% interest rate on $1 billion in debt due on June 1, 2023 and 11.5% on $2.32 billion in debt due on June 1, 2025. The notes will be secured in part by 28 of Royal Caribbean's cruise ships.