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Barclays said Friday it's time to buy cruise stocks because the group is nearing an "inflection point" with a possible lift to the no-sail order next week.
The Wall Street firm upgraded shares of Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line to overweight from equal weight, sending shares of the group surging. Norwegian popped 13.7% while Carnival gained 9.7% and Royal Caribbean was up 7.7%.