Date: January 2, 2026 Introduction As we enter 2026, the intersection of artificial intelligence and marketing technology has moved beyond experimentation into a phase of rigorous industrialization. At the forefront of this shift is Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA), an omni-channel marketing platform that has spent the last year transforming from a high-growth "challenger" [...]
Date: January 1, 2026 Introduction As the calendar turns to 2026, few companies in the technology sector command as much attention as AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP). Once viewed merely as a mobile gaming studio, AppLovin has undergone one of the most significant corporate metamorphoses in recent market history. Today, it stands as a dominant, AI-first [...]
As of late 2025, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) finds itself at a critical crossroads between its legacy as the undisputed king of Chinese e-commerce and its future as a global AI powerhouse. The year has been defined by a "back-to-basics" approach under a revamped leadership team, seeking to navigate a sluggish Chinese consumer [...]
Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. This influence cuts both ways though because they have high exposure to the ups and downs of consumer spending,
and uncertainty surrounding this factor has muted returns -
over the past six months, the industry was flat while the S&P 500 climbed by 9.9%.
Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment.
These doubts have certainly contributed to the indutry's recent underperformance - over the past six months, its 6.1% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500's 11.7% rise.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Monday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Over the last six months, PayPal’s shares have sunk to $59.90, producing a disappointing 19.4% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 11.7% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
Shares of online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY)
fell 3% in the afternoon session after the European Union announced a decision to introduce new customs duties on low-value e-commerce packages.
Curious about the market action on Monday? Dive into the US markets to explore the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index during today's session.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
eBay has significantly outpaced many of its industry peers over the past year, and analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s future performance.
The biggest companies in the world call the S&P 500 (^GSPC) home, but only a handful are still growing rapidly.
Some of these industry leaders are executing exceptionally well and rewarding shareholders.
The U.S. labor market delivered an unexpected jolt to the economy last month, as small businesses, the traditional engine of job creation, shed a staggering 120,000 positions in November 2025. This significant contraction, revealed in the latest ADP National Employment Report, has immediately amplified concerns about a decelerating
A little-known e-commerce company with a business model that is loosely similar to that of eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is starting to see strong Momentum in Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings.
Since the middle of the last decade, many major online retailers have begun extending discounts to a five-day period starting on Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, terming it Cyber Week.
