Host Hotels (HST - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting fiscal-Q4 funds from operations of $177 million, or 26 cents per share, on revenue of $1.49 billion. Analysts had forecast FFO of 27 cents per share on revenue of $1.45 billion. HST also forecast 2011 FFO of 87 to 92 cents per share, compared to analysts' forecasts of 96 cents per share. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on HST.This morning, HST opened at $19.10. So far today the stock has hit a high of $19.37 and a low of $18.99. As of 12:15, HST is trading at $19.06, down $0.60 (-3.0%). The chart for HST looks neutral and S&P gives HST a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
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