Group 1: Apple Stock Performance - Apple shares have fallen by nearly 20% this year, making it one of the worst-performing stocks among the "Magnificent Seven" [1] - The question arises whether investors should consider shifting focus from Apple to other stocks [2] Group 2: MercadoLibre - MercadoLibre operates the largest e-commerce network in Latin America, generating $22.4 billion in revenue over the last 12 months [5] - Revenue increased by 37% in the most recent quarter, while net income surged by 44% [5] - Gross merchandise value (GMV) increased by 17% overall, with GMV in Argentina alone skyrocketing by 126% [5] - The fintech arm, Mercado Pago, has 64 million monthly active users, a 31% increase from the same quarter last year [6] - E-commerce in Latin America is still in its early stages, with MercadoLibre expanding its logistics network to lower fulfillment costs [7] Group 3: Rocket Lab USA - Rocket Lab provides small satellite launches using reusable rockets, with a growing demand for space launches due to increasing space-based infrastructure [9][10] - The company launched 16 missions last year, while its competitor SpaceX launched 138 [9] - Rocket Lab's stock has advanced by nearly 600% over the last 12 months, driven by a 43% increase in trailing-12-month revenue from $327 million to $466 million [11] - The company has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense and various defense contractors to meet the demand for military and intelligence equipment in space [11] - Despite the lack of profits and negative free cash flow, Rocket Lab presents an opportunity for investors bullish on the space economy [12][13]
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