Block (SQ) Stock

Block (NYSE: SQ) is gaining recognition in the financial services sector. The company's management is focused on enhancing the link between Square and Cash App, aiming to build a stronger and more independent payment system. The best scenario for Block would be when a Cash App user buys from a Square merchant.

Block (SQ -0.26%) might be making a name for itself in the financial services industry. However, its shares haven't made for a winning investment.

From their initial public offering in November 2015 to their all-time high in August 2021, shares of Block (SQ -0.26%) have skyrocketed an impressive 2,060%. That gain easily trounced the broader indexes.

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Three weeks ago, Alto Ingredients reported another set of disappointing quarterly results, which caused the stock price to crater by almost 40%. Despite favorable market conditions, the company missed consensus expectations by a wide margin, very similar to last year. Management blamed the poor performance on decreased ethanol demand and lower carbon prices.

Block (SQ) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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