Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. The new habits they’re cultivating are also unlocking the next leg of growth for the industry,
which has gained 30.3% over the past six months compared to 17.4% for the S&P 500.
Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT)
jumped 4% in the afternoon session after the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report came in softer than expected, fueling speculation of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
The U.S. labor market experienced a significant and unexpected slowdown in August 2025, with job growth falling substantially below forecasts, a notable rise in the unemployment rate, and a moderation in wage increases. These dispiriting figures have acted as a powerful catalyst, largely solidifying market expectations for a Federal
Tesla remains ARK Invest's largest holding at nearly $811 million as Cathie Wood highlights the company's Robotaxi app debut, which ranked among the top 10 U.S. ride-hail download days ever and underscores ARK's $10 trillion bet on autonomous networks.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Lyft plans to offer $450 million in convertible notes to institutional buyers, with an option for $50 million more. The proceeds will fund buybacks and potential deals.
Shares of ride sharing and on-demand delivery platform Uber (NYSE:UBER)
fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after the company, along with rival Lyft, signed off on a deal to allow its California ride-hail drivers to unionize.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Chinese stocks are a ticking time bomb, but not in the way that most investors would think. All the upside can be had in this region with the right picks.
