Stock Movers Block Rises, Pinterest Slumps, Trade Desk Drops after Earnings
Aug 8, 2025
Block's shares soar as it exceeds profit expectations, prompting a positive nod from JPMorgan. In contrast, Pinterest faces a downturn after missing earnings targets, raising concerns about its ad pricing strategies. Meanwhile, Trade Desk's stock takes a hit due to fierce competition, especially from Amazon, leading to multiple downgrades. The contrasting fortunes of these companies highlight the volatile nature of the market and the challenges in the advertising technology landscape.
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Episode Focus: Stocks On The Move
- Lisa Mateo introduces the 'stocks on the move' segment that frames the episode's focus.
- The hosts use Bloomberg data to summarize market movers concisely for listeners.
Block Beats Estimates But Faces P2P Risk
- Block beat estimates and raised full-year profit guidance driven by Cash App strength.
- Still, Bailey Lipschultz notes the stock rallied into results and faces 'price-to-perfection' pressure limiting follow-through.
Pinterest Suffers From Weak Ad Pricing
- Pinterest's adjusted Q2 earnings missed expectations largely due to weaker ad pricing.
- Bailey Lipschultz warns Pinterest isn't capturing AI-driven ad spending like Google or Reddit.