Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EQIX or VRSN?

Equinix has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Equinix $9.44B 11.26 $1.35B $14.45 74.53 VeriSign $1.66B 16.32 $825.70M $9.05 32.83

Is EQIX or VRSN more profitable?

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to Equinix's net margin of 15.07%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.03% beat VeriSign's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Equinix 15.07% 10.03% 3.60% VeriSign 49.95% -39.98% 61.88%

Does the media favor EQIX or VRSN?

In the previous week, Equinix had 15 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Equinix's score of 1.34 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Equinix 26 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive VeriSign 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has better valuation and earnings, SE or VRSN?

SEA has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SEA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio SEA $22.94B 2.39 $1.58B $2.54 35.25 VeriSign $1.66B 16.32 $825.70M $9.05 32.83

Is SE or VRSN more profitable?

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat VeriSign's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets SEA 6.41% 14.12% 5.76% VeriSign 49.95% -39.98% 61.88%

Does the media favor SE or VRSN?

In the previous week, SEA had 9 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for SEA and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat SEA's score of 0.15 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment SEA 10 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral VeriSign 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, EBAY or VRSN?

eBay has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. eBay is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VeriSign, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio eBay $11.10B 4.35 $2.03B $4.41 24.68 VeriSign $1.66B 16.32 $825.70M $9.05 32.83

Is EBAY or VRSN more profitable?

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to eBay's net margin of 17.58%. eBay's return on equity of 46.11% beat VeriSign's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets eBay 17.58% 46.11% 11.97% VeriSign 49.95% -39.98% 61.88%

Does the media refer more to EBAY or VRSN?

In the previous week, eBay had 22 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for eBay and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat eBay's score of 0.78 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment eBay 21 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive VeriSign 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Does the media refer more to VRSN or AKAM?

In the previous week, Akamai Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Akamai Technologies and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Akamai Technologies' score of 0.25 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment VeriSign 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Akamai Technologies 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Is CSGP or VRSN more profitable?

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 0.74%. CoStar Group's return on equity of 2.90% beat VeriSign's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CoStar Group 0.74% 2.90% 2.32% VeriSign 49.95% -39.98% 61.88%

Does the media prefer CSGP or VRSN?

In the previous week, CoStar Group had 2 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for CoStar Group and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat CoStar Group's score of 0.79 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CoStar Group 9 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive VeriSign 13 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

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VRSN vs. EQIX, SE, EBAY, AKAM, and CSGP

Should you buy VeriSign stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares VeriSign with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with VeriSign include Equinix (EQIX), SEA (SE), eBay (EBAY), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), and CoStar Group (CSGP). These companies are all part of the "internet software & services" industry.

How does VeriSign compare to Equinix?

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are both large-cap internet software & services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

Equinix has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

94.9% of Equinix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Equinix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Equinix had 15 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Equinix's score of 1.34 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Equinix	26 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
VeriSign	13 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Equinix pays an annual dividend of $20.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. VeriSign pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Equinix pays out 142.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. VeriSign pays out 35.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equinix has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Equinix is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to Equinix's net margin of 15.07%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.03% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Equinix	15.07%	10.03%	3.60%
VeriSign	49.95%	-39.98%	61.88%

Equinix currently has a consensus target price of $1,143.60, suggesting a potential upside of 6.18%. VeriSign has a consensus target price of $317.67, suggesting a potential upside of 6.93%. Given VeriSign's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe VeriSign is more favorable than Equinix.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Equinix	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90
VeriSign	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Equinix has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Equinix	$9.44B	11.26	$1.35B	$14.45	74.53
VeriSign	$1.66B	16.32	$825.70M	$9.05	32.83

Summary

Equinix beats VeriSign on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VeriSign compare to SEA?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

SEA has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, SEA had 9 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for SEA and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat SEA's score of 0.15 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SEA	10 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
VeriSign	13 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SEA	6.41%	14.12%	5.76%
VeriSign	49.95%	-39.98%	61.88%

SEA currently has a consensus price target of $155.54, suggesting a potential upside of 73.71%. VeriSign has a consensus price target of $317.67, suggesting a potential upside of 6.93%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than VeriSign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SEA	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.79
VeriSign	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

SEA has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SEA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SEA	$22.94B	2.39	$1.58B	$2.54	35.25
VeriSign	$1.66B	16.32	$825.70M	$9.05	32.83

Summary

SEA beats VeriSign on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VeriSign compare to eBay?

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are both large-cap internet software & services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings.

eBay currently has a consensus target price of $107.84, indicating a potential downside of 0.90%. VeriSign has a consensus target price of $317.67, indicating a potential upside of 6.93%. Given VeriSign's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe VeriSign is more favorable than eBay.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
eBay	1 Sell rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
VeriSign	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, eBay had 22 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for eBay and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat eBay's score of 0.78 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
eBay	21 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
VeriSign	13 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

eBay pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. VeriSign pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. eBay pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. VeriSign pays out 35.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. eBay has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. eBay is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

87.5% of eBay shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of eBay shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

eBay has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to eBay's net margin of 17.58%. eBay's return on equity of 46.11% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
eBay	17.58%	46.11%	11.97%
VeriSign	49.95%	-39.98%	61.88%

eBay has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. eBay is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VeriSign, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
eBay	$11.10B	4.35	$2.03B	$4.41	24.68
VeriSign	$1.66B	16.32	$825.70M	$9.05	32.83

Summary

eBay beats VeriSign on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VeriSign compare to Akamai Technologies?

VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) and Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

92.9% of VeriSign shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of VeriSign shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to Akamai Technologies' net margin of 10.20%. Akamai Technologies' return on equity of 12.96% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VeriSign	49.95%	-39.98%	61.88%
Akamai Technologies	10.20%	12.96%	5.56%

VeriSign presently has a consensus target price of $317.67, indicating a potential upside of 6.93%. Akamai Technologies has a consensus target price of $145.29, indicating a potential downside of 9.40%. Given VeriSign's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe VeriSign is more favorable than Akamai Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VeriSign	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Akamai Technologies	3 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.41

VeriSign has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Akamai Technologies. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Akamai Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
VeriSign	$1.66B	16.32	$825.70M	$9.05	32.83
Akamai Technologies	$4.21B	5.54	$452.03M	$2.97	53.99

VeriSign has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Akamai Technologies has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Akamai Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Akamai Technologies and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Akamai Technologies' score of 0.25 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
VeriSign	13 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Akamai Technologies	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

VeriSign beats Akamai Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does VeriSign compare to CoStar Group?

CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

CoStar Group presently has a consensus price target of $55.94, indicating a potential upside of 67.49%. VeriSign has a consensus price target of $317.67, indicating a potential upside of 6.93%. Given CoStar Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CoStar Group is more favorable than VeriSign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CoStar Group	2 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53
VeriSign	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, CoStar Group had 2 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for CoStar Group and 17 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat CoStar Group's score of 0.79 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CoStar Group	9 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
VeriSign	13 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

CoStar Group has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

96.6% of CoStar Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of CoStar Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 0.74%. CoStar Group's return on equity of 2.90% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CoStar Group	0.74%	2.90%	2.32%
VeriSign	49.95%	-39.98%	61.88%

VeriSign has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CoStar Group. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CoStar Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CoStar Group	$3.41B	4.00	$7M	$0.06	556.67
VeriSign	$1.66B	16.32	$825.70M	$9.05	32.83

Summary

CoStar Group beats VeriSign on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	VeriSign	Internet Software/Services Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$27.03B	$12.75B	$40.59B	$12.42B
Dividend Yield	1.09%	23.88%	3.10%	5.29%
P/E Ratio	32.83	30.05	173.10	24.19
Price / Sales	16.32	27.61	624.91	138.36
Price / Cash	32.18	17.81	51.77	57.88
Price / Book	-12.65	3.26	10.09	6.72
Net Income	$825.70M	$492.46M	$1.06B	$337.19M
7 Day Performance	0.48%	2.59%	3.81%	0.48%
1 Month Performance	9.04%	4.17%	10.98%	5.07%
1 Year Performance	7.73%	25.79%	170.16%	34.25%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VRSN VeriSign	4.493 of 5 stars	$297.08 -0.1%	$317.67 +6.9%	+7.9%	$27.03B	$1.66B	32.83	920	Positive News
EQIX Equinix	3.9587 of 5 stars	$1,079.79 flat	$1,143.60 +5.9%	+20.4%	$106.49B	$9.22B	74.73	13,716	Positive News Analyst Forecast
SE SEA	4.8186 of 5 stars	$87.25 0.0%	$158.41 +81.6%	-43.5%	$53.32B	$22.94B	34.35	102,700	Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade
EBAY eBay	3.3136 of 5 stars	$115.75 flat	$107.90 -6.8%	+46.1%	$51.39B	$11.10B	26.25	12,300	Trending News
AKAM Akamai Technologies	1.9949 of 5 stars	$147.23 flat	$145.29 -1.3%	+110.5%	$21.41B	$4.21B	49.57	11,000	Trending News Analyst Revision

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