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Core Viewpoint - The Zacks Internet-Services Industry is currently performing well, with Trivago (TRVG) and Upwork Software (UPWK) being highlighted as strong buy opportunities due to positive earnings estimate revisions and attractive stock prices [1][2]. Group 1: Trivago (TRVG) - Trivago is a hotel and accommodation search platform trading under $5 per share, making it an appealing penny stock [3]. - The company has made strategic moves, including acquiring a 30% stake in AI-driven hotel rate aggregator Holisto, which could position it as an attractive acquisition target for larger travel companies [4]. - Trivago's total sales are projected to increase by 18% in fiscal 2025 and by another 11% in fiscal 2026, reaching $655.77 million [4]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Trivago's sales in fiscal 2025 is $590.98 million, with year-over-year growth estimates of 18.34% [5]. - Earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Trivago have increased, with expectations of $0.10 for this year and $0.20 for fiscal 2026 [6]. Group 2: Upwork (UPWK) - Upwork's stock has increased by 30% in the last month, currently trading around $16 per share, and has a forward earnings multiple of 14.4X, which is below industry and S&P 500 averages [7]. - The company has benefited from AI-powered solutions, significantly improving client engagement and leading to record quarterly revenue and net income [8]. - Upwork's EPS estimates for fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 have risen by 9% and 10% respectively, with projected earnings of $1.14 for fiscal 2025 and $1.33 for fiscal 2026 [9][10].