JPMorgan Maintains a Neutral Rating on MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)

Group 1 - MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is recognized as one of the 12 best digital currency and payments stocks to buy currently [1] - JPMorgan has a positive outlook on MercadoLibre, maintaining a Neutral rating despite increased competition from Shopee, which has similar take rates [2][7] - In Q3, MercadoLibre reported a net income of $421 million, a 6% year-over-year increase, but below the $481 million analysts expected due to currency effects and reduced demand in Argentina [3] Group 2 - The company's gross merchandise volume (GMV) grew by 35% on a currency-neutral basis, contributing to a 39% increase in net sales to $7.4 billion, surpassing projections [3] - Brazil's free shipping initiative led to a 34% increase in customer growth and GMV, although it resulted in EBIT margins declining to 9.8% [3] - Mercado Pago's loan balances increased by 83% to $11 billion, with delinquency rates decreasing to 6.8%, but EBIT was reported at $724 million, falling short of expectations [3] Group 3 - MercadoLibre operates an online commerce platform focusing on e-commerce and related services across four geographical segments: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Other Countries [4]