holiday outlook

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) is in focus today after posting solid third‑quarter numbers and guiding to a slightly stronger‑than‑expected holiday quarter, helped by international demand and a new “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option that’s pulling bookings forward. Investors are parsing the drivers of growth—especially in Latin America and Asia Pacific—and what they signal for Q4 and 2026. Reuters+1 Key takeaways (today) What changed in Q3—and why it matters International demand is doing the heavy lifting. Airbnb highlighted faster growth in expansion markets versus its core geographies. Latin America benefited from interest‑free installment plans in Brazil, and Asia Pacific saw mid‑teens