Social-Media Platforms Lay It On Thick

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Social-media stocks often trade on small fluctuations in user numbers, but as DoubleLJSquared explains, the metrics are not always accurate. WSJWhatsNow

The tech industry hasn’t been shy about coining its own dubious metrics over the years. But lately, even the basic ones aren’t to be trusted.

Social-media investors have historically focused on two key figures: advertising dollars and user numbers. Ideally both would be growing hand in hand, but a big move or sudden reversal of trend in one or the other can often trigger a major change in share price.

 

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