PayPal Just Plunged After Earnings. Is It a Buying Opportunity?
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) recently reported its fourth-quarter earnings, and for the most part, the numbers look excellent. However, there were a couple of trouble spots that sent the stock plunging. In this video, I'll discuss the numbers and whether the stock is a buying opportunity right now.
*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 5, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 6, 2025.
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