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Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), headquartered in San Francisco, California, provides a technology platform for users to access transportation and food ordering services. Valued at $127.50 billion by market cap, the company offers ride services and other forms of transportation, including public transit, bikes, and scooters. It also connects consumers with restaurants, grocers, other merchants, and shippers and carriers in the freight industry.
The ride-hailing major has outperformed the broader market over the past year. UBER has gained 24.7% over this time frame, while the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has risen 17.8%. But in 2024, things turned unfavorable - UBER stock is down 4.9%, compared to the SPX’s 11.4% rise on a YTD basis.