Oppenheimer released an online travel industry update this week regarding the improving U.S. short-term-rental market. Here’s a look at what you need to know before several big names across the travel and leisure space report earnings in the coming weeks. Expedia: Oppenheimer named Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) its top pick in the industry due to strength in hotels and data pointing to an improving vacation rental market in 2024. The analyst firm maintained Expedia with an Outperform rating and price target of $175. Expedia is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday …