Lyft Results Beat Expectations. Here’s Why the Stock Is Falling

Barron's2021-08-04

(Aug 4) Lyftstock tumbled Wednesday despite itsbetter-than-expected June quarter results, as investors focused instead on disappointment with the third-quarter outlook and the company’s increasing ...

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