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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Top Analyst Warns of Short-Term Risks for Roblox Stock (RBLX) Despite Growth Potential
Roblox (RBLX) stock has been under pressure after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against the video game platform. The lawsuit alleges that the failure of the company to develop safety protocols has created a platform that is the 'perfect place for pedophiles.' Adding to concerns, Oppenheimer Top analyst Martin Yang pointed out significant platform risks, noting that challenges like content moderation and the rapid spread of posts among users could trigger short-term swings in the stock. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Despite these challenges, the analyst maintained an Outperform rating on Roblox with a $158 price target, citing the company's strong growth potential and robust engagement on its platform. Key Risks Highlighted by the Analyst The 5-star analyst noted that 'platform abuse' is an inherent problem for any large social platform. On Roblox, this includes content or user behavior that violates its rules, such as inappropriate material or potential threats like child predators. The analyst explained that Roblox cannot instantly remove all questionable content, meaning the platform will always face some level of risk from bad actors. Also, the analyst noted that 'Schlep Gate,' a developing online movement sparked by the ban of a vigilante YouTuber who exposed alleged child predators on Roblox, poses a near-term risk to the stock. He suggested that if the issue escalates, it could weigh on investor sentiment and stock performance in the coming weeks. Is RBLX Stock a Buy? average RBLX price target of $145.20 implies 23.74% upside from current levels.
Economic Times
11-06-2025
- Economic Times
Apple's Liquid Glass panned amid questions lack of major AI announcements
Apple's 'Liquid Glass' was meant to be the showstopper at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), but it was panned by netizens as the company's new design interface language failed to was touted to be a marvel in software aesthetics quickly spiralled into a meme fest on social media. A user on microblogging platform X termed it 'iOS for toddlers', while another asked whether the new UI 'was designed on Microsoft Paint'. The event itself generated mixed reactions owing to underwhelmed expectations, particularly over significant artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. The new interface that functions similarly to glass in the real world was being dubbed as the biggest visual overhaul to Apple's operating systems in over a decade. However, what immediately became a major talking point was the practical concerns about readability and accessibility. "I'm a bit concerned with readability," American YouTuber and influencer Marques Brownlee wrote on X. The readability concern was one that resonated with people, especially with white text against light or varied backgrounds in notifications and other UI elements. Oppenheimer's Martin Yang wrote of 'significant potential degradation of readability due to the see-through design', citing 'early user feedback'. The Liquid Glass' colour changes automatically between light and dark surroundings based on the material around it. It is now available for developers to test and finetune their apps ahead of its official release later this year. The aim is to bring a unified, modern and highly interactive and aesthetic interface across all its critics and social media users also began drawing parallels between Liquid Glass and Microsoft's Aero Glass design from Windows Vista, which was known for its translucent elements. While they spoke of how Apple's implementation is likely more refined, the comparison raked up conversations surrounding a perceived lack of Research analysts said it "looks very nice but isn't exactly the kind of stuff that drives the 'buy orders' on the trading desk". WWDC is Apple's annual event used to represent the cutting edge with software engineers, but analysts said it has lost its pre-eminence lately owing to underwhelmed expectations, particularly regarding significant AI advancements. At a time when there's ground-breaking work being done with AI and the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Meta putting their might behind advancements in the space, many analysts and tech enthusiasts expressed disappointment over the lack of significant AI innovations. In fact, the Apple stock dropped 1.2% to close at $201.51 on it CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino who called the event "a dud" in terms of AI or Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who said in a post on LinkedIn that it showed 'slow and steady improvements' but was 'overall a yawner", the internet was rife with opinions.'Has there actually been an exciting WWDC in the last decade? Where is the innovation? This feels like what ChatGPT thinks people want from Apple,' X user @MikeYelovich wrote in a be sure, analysts had widely expected this year's event to be underwhelming, with minor software improvements. Barclays said it was not expecting much, but was still 'slightly disappointed' at the content and features announced."We view changes to all device Operating Systems and Apple Intelligence as incremental, and not enough to drive any upgrade cycles," the brokerage was quoted as saying in a Stanley said the sentiment is unlikely to shift "until more tangible AI progress is evident", though it added that the Cupertino-based firm clearly still has the ingredients to make it an AI winner. Another aspect that put a dampener on investor sentiment was that the company admitted it needs more time to complete its long-delayed overhaul of the Siri voice assistant which some said showed Apple is struggling to meet investor demands for innovation in AI. Bob O'Donnell, president and chief analyst at TECHnalysis Research, wrote in an opinion piece that it is critical both strategically and economically for Apple to start creating meaningful AI features.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
Apple's Liquid Glass panned amid questions lack of major AI announcements
Apple 's 'Liquid Glass ' was meant to be the showstopper at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), but it was panned by netizens as the company's new design interface language failed to impress. What was touted to be a marvel in software aesthetics quickly spiralled into a meme fest on social media. A user on microblogging platform X termed it 'iOS for toddlers', while another asked whether the new UI 'was designed on Microsoft Paint'. The event itself generated mixed reactions owing to underwhelmed expectations, particularly over significant artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. The new interface that functions similarly to glass in the real world was being dubbed as the biggest visual overhaul to Apple's operating systems in over a decade. However, what immediately became a major talking point was the practical concerns about readability and accessibility. "I'm a bit concerned with readability," American YouTuber and influencer Marques Brownlee wrote on X. The readability concern was one that resonated with people, especially with white text against light or varied backgrounds in notifications and other UI elements. Live Events Oppenheimer's Martin Yang wrote of 'significant potential degradation of readability due to the see-through design', citing 'early user feedback'. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The Liquid Glass' colour changes automatically between light and dark surroundings based on the material around it. It is now available for developers to test and finetune their apps ahead of its official release later this year. The aim is to bring a unified, modern and highly interactive and aesthetic interface across all its platforms. Many critics and social media users also began drawing parallels between Liquid Glass and Microsoft's Aero Glass design from Windows Vista, which was known for its translucent elements. While they spoke of how Apple's implementation is likely more refined, the comparison raked up conversations surrounding a perceived lack of originality. Melius Research analysts said it "looks very nice but isn't exactly the kind of stuff that drives the 'buy orders' on the trading desk". WWDC is Apple's annual event used to represent the cutting edge with software engineers, but analysts said it has lost its pre-eminence lately owing to underwhelmed expectations, particularly regarding significant AI advancements . At a time when there's ground-breaking work being done with AI and the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Meta putting their might behind advancements in the space, many analysts and tech enthusiasts expressed disappointment over the lack of significant AI innovations. In fact, the Apple stock dropped 1.2% to close at $201.51 on Monday. Be it CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino who called the event "a dud" in terms of AI or Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who said in a post on LinkedIn that it showed 'slow and steady improvements' but was 'overall a yawner", the internet was rife with opinions. 'Has there actually been an exciting WWDC in the last decade? Where is the innovation? This feels like what ChatGPT thinks people want from Apple,' X user @MikeYelovich wrote in a post. To be sure, analysts had widely expected this year's event to be underwhelming, with minor software improvements. Barclays said it was not expecting much, but was still 'slightly disappointed' at the content and features announced. "We view changes to all device Operating Systems and Apple Intelligence as incremental, and not enough to drive any upgrade cycles," the brokerage was quoted as saying in a note. Morgan Stanley said the sentiment is unlikely to shift "until more tangible AI progress is evident", though it added that the Cupertino-based firm clearly still has the ingredients to make it an AI winner. Another aspect that put a dampener on investor sentiment was that the company admitted it needs more time to complete its long-delayed overhaul of the Siri voice assistant which some said showed Apple is struggling to meet investor demands for innovation in AI. Bob O'Donnell, president and chief analyst at TECHnalysis Research, wrote in an opinion piece that it is critical both strategically and economically for Apple to start creating meaningful AI features.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple Gets Another Downgrade on iPhone Risk Ahead of Results
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. was downgraded to perform from outperform at Oppenheimer, in the latest sign of caution building ahead of the company's results. Trump's Federal Funding Pause Threatens State Financials Housing Aid Uncertain After Trump's Spending Freeze Memo Manhattan's Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll US Students' Reading Scores Drop to Worst in More Than 20 Years Texas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 Renters This is at least the fifth downgrade Apple has received this month, following cuts from Jefferies, MoffettNathanson, Loop Capital, and DBS Bank. The cuts cement Apple's status as the least-loved megacap except Tesla Inc. Like the others, Oppenheimer analyst Martin Yang cited concerns over iPhone sales in the downgrade, seeing 'a twofold challenge ahead for iPhone growth,' including greater competition in China and a 'lack of compelling Apple Intelligence and generative AI apps to accelerate near-term device replacement.' Independent research indicates that iPhone sales sank 18.2% in China during the December quarter, while global unit sales fell about 5% in the final quarter of last year amid higher China competition. Shares fell 1.3% on Wednesday. While it remains down 9% from a December record, the stock is coming off a two-day gain of 7%, its largest two-day rally since June. This week's gain reflects how the emergence of China's artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is seen as a positive for Apple, even as it weighed on tech broadly. Apple reports its first-quarter results after the close on Thursday. (Updates to market open.) Indy Pass, the Anti-Vail Seasonal Ski Ticket, Is Gaining Fans What America's Tech Billionaires Really Bought When They Backed Donald Trump Musk Pitches New Narrative as Tesla Sales Fall Forget Factories, Small US Towns Want Buc-ee's Gas Stations The CDC Won't Give the Public a Full Picture of Fertility Treatment Risks ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Sign in to access your portfolio
