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Fortune
Tristan Bove

Uber's strong quarter could be a good sign for the economy

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber (Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Strong earnings from Uber may say more about the state of the economy than just Uber’s dominance of the ride-share market. It signals an important shift in how Americans are spending their money.

Uber released its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat analyst expectations for revenue. Sales grew 49% year-over-year, helping to lift Uber’s stock by 11% for the week.

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