Insights into the Volatile Behavior of Jack Dorsey's Company Stock
Jack Dorsey's Company Stock: Rollercoaster Ride with Massive Swings
Block Inc. (NYSE: SQ), Square's and Cash App's parent company, opened May 4 with staggering gains following a positive earnings report. However, Jack Dorsey's company stock retraced its gains as the day went on, closing the Friday with 10% losses.
Volatile Price Action
Block Inc. shares closed May 3 at $70.30 but jumped 8.81% on Thursday's extended session, opening Friday trading at $76.49. Yet, the stock retraced to $69.47 per share by the end of the day, a nearly 10% loss.
Strong Q1 Performance
In the first quarter of 2024, Block Inc. exceeded expectations with a gross profit of $2.09 billion, driven by strong growth in Cash App and Square segments. Despite the wild swing in stock prices, analysts remain positive about Block's performance.
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