The Latin American e-commerce company has a lot of growth potential, which could make it look like a bargain in the years ahead.MercadoLibre (MELI -1.05%) is often compared to Amazon for its strong success in the e-commerce market. A focus on Latin America -- with its developing markets that have attractive prospects -- has made it an intriguing growth stock to own.And over the past five years, the stock's 150% return has blown past Amazon, which is up by around 97% during the same time frame. But some inve ...

In the latest market close, MercadoLibre (MELI) reached $1,660.89, with a -1.08% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.3%.The operator of an online marketplace and payments system in Latin America's shares have seen a decrease of 1.81% over the last month, not keeping up with the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.38%.Investors will ...

According to Nasdaq Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh, earnings growth drives stock prices over the long term. This assertion is evident as growth stocks with the best earnings per share (EPS) have led the market since it bottomed out in October 2022.Typically, you find best-in-class EPS growth in innovative companies riding the coattails of a secular trend. That’s true for the growth stock picks on this list. These companies have invested heavily in their growth initiatives. Now, those efforts are bearing fr ...

The Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader still has plenty of room to grow.MercadoLibre's (MELI 3.75%) stock has rallied 154% over the past five years as the S&P 500 rose 85%. The Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader has impressed investors with its rapid growth, widening moat, and rising margins.But can MercadoLibre continue growing as its biggest markets grapple with inflation? Let's review its growth story in four simple charts to see if it's still worth buying. 1. Its customer base is sti ...

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Analysts might be thinking about the next year, but these two companies are well positioned for the longer term as well.It might not sound like much, but 20% upside is a big deal. When Wall Street analysts set price targets for stocks, they're thinking about a roughly one-year time frame. For perspective, the S&P 500 goes up about 10% per year on average.If your $10,000 investment grows at a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), you'll have over $16,000 in five years. But if your investment grows at a 20% ...

This e-commerce outfit is rightfully considered the Amazon of Latin America, but the label understates the actual opportunity.MercadoLibre (MELI 0.95%) may not be a household name where you live. But that's probably only because you don't live where it operates. If you were a resident of South America, you most definitely would have heard of it. There's even a good chance you'd be a customer. After all, it's often referred to as the Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) of Latin America specifically because it's got such a ...

MercadoLibre (MELI) ended the recent trading session at $1,585.03, demonstrating a +0.74% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.25% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.77%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.79%.Shares of the operator of an online marketplace and payments system in Latin America have depreciated by 9.41% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 0.1% and the S&P 5 ...

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With rising innovations forcing disruption in multiple arenas, it’s inevitable that your money also faces a significant paradigm shift. As a result, investors ought to consider compelling financial technology (fintech) enterprises. Fundamentally, fintech stocks should benefit from the marriage of convenience and enhanced accessibility.Primarily, the sector is a massive one. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global fintech ecosystem reached a valuation of $294.74 billion last year. By the end of th ...