Peggy Alford

October 17, 2026

eBay Shares Rise 5% to 52‑Week High on GameStop Rumor. eBay stock climbed 5% in after‑hours trading, reaching a 52‑week high, after a rumor that the company is linked to GameStop. The jump occurred while the broader tech sector was volatile, and eBay’s high beta suggests it is sensitive to market swings. The rally highlights how short‑term news can move the stock even as it remains near the top of its 52‑week range.

October 17, 2026

Meta noted for app marketing edge and upcoming earnings outlook. A founder of a $13k monthly recurring revenue app said Meta’s advertising platform outperforms TikTok for app promotion. Analysts are also estimating how Meta’s stock may move after its upcoming earnings report. Both items highlight continued focus on Meta’s ad business and the relevance of its quarterly results.

October 17, 2026

PayPal (PYPL) launches AI-powered checkout with Glance. PayPal announced an AI-driven shopping and checkout experience in partnership with Glance, bringing the technology to tens of millions of U.S. consumers. The rollout is described as the company's first major AI commerce initiative and is expected to enhance merchant and buyer interactions. Recent coverage notes that PayPal outperformed the broader market and that Bank of America has resumed payments sector coverage, highlighting renewed analyst focus on the firm.

October 7, 2026

Truist Securities initiates coverage on Macerich with Buy rating. Truist Securities has initiated coverage on Macerich with a Buy rating and a $26 price target. This move adds to the analyst consensus, which currently averages $27.00 across 15 analysts. The stock currently offers a dividend yield of 6.19%, a factor often considered by income-focused investors.