3 Reasons to Buy Roblox, and 1 Reason to Sell

Motley Fool2022-04-11

The metaverse pioneer has thrived during the pandemic. Roblox has gained millions of daily active users, and revenue has exploded. The stock responded to the business's success, rising to over $120 ...

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ThinkOrSwim
2022-04-11
ThinkOrSwim
No reason to buy - Roblox will flatline someday, but not now - downside risks looms further. [Spurting]
AiChee
2022-04-11
AiChee
OK
MXMali
2022-04-11
MXMali
👍🏻
Skygeemusic
2022-04-11
Skygeemusic
Oic
ZenInv
2022-04-11
ZenInv
Watch what the kids are playing
Lamborghini1
2022-04-11
Lamborghini1
👍

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