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Hilton Worldwide and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide reached a settlement over claims that Hilton executives stole confidential documents related to Starwood's successful W chain.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. reports results for the third quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Solid cost control efforts and a strong business mix will work in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.'s favor as the lodging sector starts to emerge from the pressures of the recession, a JPMorgan analyst said Friday as he raised the hotel and leisure company's price target.