Block stock sinks after third quarter results miss estimates

Block stock sinks after third quarter results miss estimates

Block shares fell 10% Friday after weak third-quarter earnings fell short of Wall Street expectations and showed slowing profit growth for the company’s Square service. Here is how the company did compared with LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 54 cents adjusted vs. 67 cents expected Revenue: $6.11 billion vs. $6.31 billion expected The Jack Dorsey-founded firm’s shares…

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Deutsche Bank upgrades this Chinese internet provider, calling it next big AI beneficiary

Deutsche Bank upgrades this Chinese internet provider, calling it next big AI beneficiary

Deutsche Bank expects artificial intelligence to lift shares of Baidu higher. The bank upgraded the Chinese internet provider to a buy rating from hold. Analyst Leo Chiang also hiked his target price to $156 from $88, signaling upside of 23%. Chiang pointed to artificial intelligence driving the next phase of growth at Baidu. “Baidu has…

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