Marriott International inc., the largest U.S. hotel chain, said second-quarter profit rose 42 percent and increased its full-year earnings forecast on improving travel demand.

全美最大的连锁酒店万豪国际宣布二季度利润增长42%，不断增长的出行需求使公司调高了全年的营业预期。

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Wholesale costs in the U.S. rose less than forecast in October, reflecting declines in prices of cars, trucks and computers that shows limited demand is keeping a lid on inflation.

美国10月份批发成本涨幅低于预期，表明汽车、卡车和电脑等产品的价格下跌，消费需求有限，通货膨胀有所抑制。

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Demand forecast has been introduced. At this stage, we require your comments on demand forecast. How do you think that it can influence your profit?

需求的预测在这里介绍了。在这个阶段，我们需要你对于需求预测的一些意见。你认为它是如何影响你的利润？

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As for North America, the company is growing more upbeat on the U.S. Its demand growth forecast is 2-3%, with hopes it could be even better.

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In the second quarter, market growth for flat panel TVs in the mid-single digits is expected on rising demand in emerging markets and increased sales of LED TVs which are forecast to account for over 60 percent of the TV market in the quarter.

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