As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer internet industry, including Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) and its peers.
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. Luckily for them, the market seems to believe there is a long runway for growth
as the industry has recorded a 12.4% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 3.5 percentage points.
The Federal Reserve is on the cusp of a significant shift in its monetary policy, with strong indications pointing towards an interest rate cut in September 2025. This widely anticipated move, primarily influenced by a softening labor market and moderating inflation, has sent ripples through financial markets, igniting optimism among
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
The financial markets are abuzz with intensified expectations for a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This anticipation has triggered a significant reaction in the bond market, most notably a sharp tumble in Treasury yields and a broad weakening of the U.S. dollar. This immediate market response
Founded in 2014, Klook lets users book tours, activities, attractions, and local services worldwide and competes with platforms such as TripAdvisor and Airbnb.
Bullish is the latest crypto-themed company to go public in 2025. But its diversified crypto products aimed at institutional investors make it stand out.
The U.S. stock market experienced a broad and significant rally today, with all three major indices closing sharply higher and both the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 reaching new record highs. This surge in investor confidence was primarily ignited by the release of lower-than-expected July inflation data, which
Online accommodations platform Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.7% year on year to $3.10 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $4.06 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.03 per share was 9.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Airbnb stock fell after Q2 earnings as weak guidance and slowing growth cast doubt on its near-term upside; investors should wait for a clear reversal.
Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND) announced a new financing plan to raise $24.54 million and strengthen liquidity for future growth. Shareholders and partnerships support the move. SOND shares surged 8.17% premarket.
Wall Street ended Thursday on a shaky note as disappointing drug trial results, new trade tariffs, and cautious corporate guidance weighed on sentiment. While Apple (AAPL | +3.2%) basked in the glow of domestic investment optimism, heavyweights like Eli Lilly (LLY | -14.1%) and Airbnb (ABNB | -8.0%) dragged major indexes in opposite directions.
