A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the technology sector climbed as an OpenAI share sale catapulted the firm to the world's most valuable startup, bolstering optimism for artificial intelligence.
Cardlytics Inc. (NASDAQ: CDLX) saw its stock price fall sharply by 4.7% on Thursday, October 2, 2025, following the announcement of a significant 30% reduction in its workforce. This drastic measure, impacting approximately 120 full-time employees and contractors, is part of a broader enterprise-wide restructuring plan aimed at optimizing
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight rating on the stock with a $63 price target, citing the company's strategic value. The investment firm highlighted that an acquisition by a company like Uber would make "plenty of sense strategically" and that Instacart's current valuation might also attract private equity investors. The note pointed to Instacart's dominant position in the U.S. grocery delivery market, with over 65% market share, and its "best-in-class tech." Cantor Fitzgerald also underscored the company's strong financial health, including impressive gross profit margins of nearly 75%, double-digit revenue growth, and a strong balance sheet with minimal debt, which supports the positive investment thesis.
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) fell 6.4% in the afternoon session after BTIG downgraded the stock to Neutral from Buy, citing intensifying competitive pressure.
In the volatile landscape of the US stock market, the actions of corporate insiders often serve as a potent barometer for future performance and underlying sentiment. As of late September 2025, a conspicuous trend has emerged: a significant tilt towards insider selling over buying, painting a picture of caution from
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) fell 8.7% in the afternoon session after reports revealed that rival DoorDash Inc. and supermarket giant Kroger Co. are expanding their partnership for grocery delivery starting next month, intensifying competition.
Shares of Instacart parent Maplebear Inc (NASDAQ: CART) are trading lower on Monday following an announcement that Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is significantly expanding its delivery partnership with DoorDash Inc
In the current session, Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ: CART) is trading at $39.94, after a 5.62% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 8.90%, and in the past year, by 1.22%.
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced a partnership with Vroom Delivery to bring its Carrot Ads platform to 3,500 convenience stores across the United States.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) fell 4.7% in the morning session after its key competitor, Amazon, announced a new partnership with grocery chain Winn-Dixie to expand its grocery delivery service in Florida.
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 1.3% in the morning session after the company announced a partnership with UK-based supermarket Morrisons to launch its AI-powered smart trolleys, marking the technology's first deployment in the United Kingdom.
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 1.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced a strategic partnership with e-commerce platform Vroom Delivery to expand its advertising business.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
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.
