Nasdaq 100 Records Have Rarely Been This Narrow, 55 Stocks Are Still Below 50-Day Average
The Nasdaq 100 trades at records Monday, yet 55 of its 101 stocks sit below their 50-day average. QQQ has beaten equal-weight QQQE by 8% since late July.
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The Nasdaq 100 trades at records Monday, yet 55 of its 101 stocks sit below their 50-day average. QQQ has beaten equal-weight QQQE by 8% since late July.
PayPal is attracting interest from potential acquirers, but the company is losing market share in its branded checkout segment. The stock has declined significantly from its record high, raising questions about whether it represents a deep value opportunity or a value trap for investors.
PayPal stock has plummeted 83% from its July 2021 peak of $305.13, despite solid fundamentals including 56% growth in payment volume and 64% growth in free cash flow over five years. The main concern is weakness in the company's branded checkout solution, which grew only 2% in recent quarters, suggesting loss of market share to competitors like Apple Pay and potential sensitivity to consumer discretionary spending. For the stock to recover, the branded checkout segment must accelerate, though the author remains skeptical of a full recovery to previous highs.
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