It's not necessarily a surprising development, but it is noteworthy nonetheless.There's a clear heavyweight advertising champion in Latin America, and it's not even particularly close: MercadoLibre (MELI 3.08%) is trouncing Amazon (AMZN -0.29%) in this category. One research group predicts the former's advertising business will continue to skyrocket over the next few years, as I'll explain. And it shouldn't come as any surprise to anyone who knows how retail media works.MercadoLibre has multiple segments. B ...

UiPath and MercadoLibre both have immense upside.Missing out on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has likely been a frustrating experience for many investors. Although most people have exposure to it indirectly through index funds, it's nothing compared to owning the stock directly.However, I've got two stocks with substantial upside potential that might be able to make up for some of the performance you've missed out on by not owning Nvidia directly.UiPathFirst is UiPath (PATH 2.27%). In a year when nearly any stock a ...

This e-commerce leader is well-positioned to grow in the coming years.One of the most remarkable companies in the last two decades is arguably Amazon, which rode the e-commerce tailwind to great success.While the e-commerce tailwind is ongoing, investors will likely not make enormous gains with Amazon's stock. After all, the company is already worth more than $2 trillion in market capitalization.The good news is that there are other smaller but well-established e-commerce companies that investors can keep a ...

NosUA About three months ago, I published my first article on MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI), whose shares were trading around $1,360 apiece at the time. I was of the opinion that the contraction in margins in the fourth quarter was probably a one-off event and that the company was very well positioned for the long term with its investments. My discounted free cash flow valuation model [DCF] indicated an undervaluation of at least 40%. Over the last three months, the stock is up 21.6%, almost twice as much ...

The Latin American e-commerce company has a lot of growth potential, which could make it look like a bargain in the years ahead.MercadoLibre (MELI -1.05%) is often compared to Amazon for its strong success in the e-commerce market. A focus on Latin America -- with its developing markets that have attractive prospects -- has made it an intriguing growth stock to own.And over the past five years, the stock's 150% return has blown past Amazon, which is up by around 97% during the same time frame. But some inve ...

In the latest market close, MercadoLibre (MELI) reached $1,660.89, with a -1.08% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.3%.The operator of an online marketplace and payments system in Latin America's shares have seen a decrease of 1.81% over the last month, not keeping up with the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.38%.Investors will ...

According to Nasdaq Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh, earnings growth drives stock prices over the long term. This assertion is evident as growth stocks with the best earnings per share (EPS) have led the market since it bottomed out in October 2022.Typically, you find best-in-class EPS growth in innovative companies riding the coattails of a secular trend. That’s true for the growth stock picks on this list. These companies have invested heavily in their growth initiatives. Now, those efforts are bearing fr ...

The Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader still has plenty of room to grow.MercadoLibre's (MELI 3.75%) stock has rallied 154% over the past five years as the S&P 500 rose 85%. The Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader has impressed investors with its rapid growth, widening moat, and rising margins.But can MercadoLibre continue growing as its biggest markets grapple with inflation? Let's review its growth story in four simple charts to see if it's still worth buying. 1. Its customer base is sti ...

Investors seeking growth in emerging markets may find exceptional opportunities in undervalued stocks that Wall Street has yet to discover fully. Recent analysis highlights significant growth potential in this segment. Emerging economies are expected to outpace with a projected growth rate of over 4% this year, compared to just 2% for developed markets. This backdrop forms the list of the top undiscovered emerging market stocks for investors.Furthermore, experts anticipate that emerging markets could notabl ...

Analysts might be thinking about the next year, but these two companies are well positioned for the longer term as well.It might not sound like much, but 20% upside is a big deal. When Wall Street analysts set price targets for stocks, they're thinking about a roughly one-year time frame. For perspective, the S&P 500 goes up about 10% per year on average.If your $10,000 investment grows at a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), you'll have over $16,000 in five years. But if your investment grows at a 20% ...