The Stock Market Punished AppLovin for Its Best Quarter in Company History
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AppLovin reported its best quarter in history, with record revenue, 84% EBITDA margins, and $3.24 in earnings per share, yet the stock declined nearly 30%. That kind of disconnect is worth understanding, especially for retail investors. AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) reported record Q4 earnings on February 10,
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Investors weigh booming online sales against cautious profit guidance and fresh shareholder-return moves, today, Feb. 19, 2026.
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Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President speaks at Fargo summit on the changing economy
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last several years, the economy has been significantly impacted by the actions of people. According to Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari, this trend is expected to continue.
“This part of America is structurally short of workers.
Read MoreNvidia CEO shocks AI community over the one thing he didn’t do
Nvidia (NVDA) rarely missteps. But this time, the chip giant made a big mistake, namely, missing a key headline moment in one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets.
However, when it comes to behind-the-scenes moves, something big is brewing.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang missed the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi,
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The Burst
This AI Darling Doubled Revenue, So Why Aren’t Profits Showing Up?
SoundHound AI has been one of the market’s more surprising winners in the AI boom. The conversational AI technology has found its way into restaurants, cars, healthcare systems, and even financial institutions.
Over the past year, the stock has soared nearly 3x as revenue growth has consistently blown past expectations.
But revenue growth alone doesn’t pay the bills and while analysts loves a good growth story,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is Lululemon Stock Finally in the Stretch Zone?
For more than a decade, Lululemon has been one of retail’s great success stories. Its yoga pants became a cultural phenomenon, its stores a lifestyle hub, and its stock a compounding machine.
But shares have lost nearly 40% in the past year, their steepest drop since 2008, as tariffs, slowing demand, and new rivals pressure the business.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is This Beaten-Down AI Powerhouse a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?
Buying the dip can feel like a savvy move, but there’s a fine line between a bargain and a “falling knife.” The trick is knowing which is which.
When a company leads its industry, is riding powerful megatrends, and trades at a rare discount, buying the dip might not just be smart, it might be a steal.
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