Block (Square) Stock News

In the five-year period leading up to its all-time high in August 2021, shares of Block (XYZ -2.08%) were up an astonishing 2,430%. They were certainly a favorite among the investment community.

It's hard to believe, but the first quarter of 2025 is rapidly coming to a close. After doing a quick portfolio checkup, I found that I have stocks that have gained as much as 40% already this year, but I also have a few that are down nearly 30%.

The first few months of 2025 have been a rocky ride for investors. Stock prices have become increasingly volatile in recent months amid growing economic uncertainty.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / Wolf Popper LLP is investigating potential derivative claims against members of the senior management and Board of Directors of Block, Inc. ("Block") (NYSE:XYZ) concerning Block's deficient policies for complying with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) laws and regulations. Block (fka Square, Inc.) is a large financial t...

Who in the investing world isn't seeking out promising growth stocks to add to their long-term portfolio? Well, I suppose some are not.

Block (XYZ 0.23%) is increasing revenue due to the rising engagement on its Cash App.

Block has seen its stock decline by over 25% since the recent earnings. The company missed on both the revenue and EPS estimates, but it still shows a strong potential in key segments. The Square GPV has increased by 25% YoY in international regions which improves the long-term growth runway for this platform.

When you think about stocks that could set you up for life, they usually come in one of two genres: young disruptors that have incredible opportunity, or winners that are already succeeding. Turnaround stories are another category that offers serious potential, but they come with much higher risk.