📉 Block Tanks, 📈 Reddit Rises

What we’ll cover today:

🔴 Block’s shocking Q1 flop — can they recover?

🟢 Reddit’s surprise win — ad money raining in.

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Block’s Earnings Miss Sends Shares Sliding 📉

Block (yep, the one that used to be called Square) just reported weaker Q1 earnings, missing what Wall Street hoped for.

🚨 Breaking News:
Block’s revenue fell short, and they slashed profit forecasts for the year, blaming shaky global economic vibes.

⚡ Wire Simplified:

• Block’s Q1 revenue came in below analyst expectations.

• They cut full-year gross profit guidance, citing macro uncertainty.

• The stock tanked in after-hours trading.

• CEO Jack Dorsey is under pressure to navigate tough economic winds.

• Investors are now watching how Block adjusts strategy for the rest of 2025.

✔️ Straight to the Point:
Block’s facing a reality check: weaker revenue, lower profit hopes, and Wall Street’s patience wearing thin — time to rethink the playbook.

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Reddit Crushes Q1 Expectations 🚀

Reddit, the place where memes are born, surprised Wall Street by beating Q1 sales and giving an upbeat forecast.

🚨 Breaking News:
Reddit expects Q2 sales of $410–430 million, way above what analysts predicted, and the stock jumped on the good vibes.

⚡ Wire Simplified:

• Reddit’s Q1 revenue topped Wall Street expectations.

• Q2 sales guidance also came in strong.

• CEO Steve Huffman says they’re ready to handle a tricky macro environment.

• Reddit’s ad revenue keeps growing despite market uncertainty.

• Investors see Reddit as a rare bright spot in the social media space.

✔️ Straight to the Point:
While other platforms wobble, Reddit is flexing — strong sales, confident guidance, and a clear plan for navigating challenges.

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