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Duolingo IPO translates to huge revenue growth

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5 years ago

June 30, 2021

Natasha Schapova

Language learning application Duolingo has filed for an initial public offering in the US, with revenue doubling in this year’s first quarter

Duolingo filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “DUOL.”

It has grown 129% between 2019 and 2020. The company was valued at $70.8 million in 2019 to and $161.7 million in 2020.

The app has more than 500 million downloads. It’s the top-grossing app in the education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. The company offers courses in 40 languages to about 40 million monthly active users

Where does the company’s income come from?

The vast majority of Duolingo’s revenue comes from subscriptions. The company received 73% of its total top line from subscription incomes over the past year. 17% of the remaining income comes from advertising, and 10% from the company’s Duolingo English test.

More than 2,000 universities and institutions worldwide accept the Duolingo English Test is a language certification.

The company recorded revenue of $55.4 million over the past three months – 97% growth from the same period last year. Duolingo was last valued at $2.4 billion after receiving a $35 million in funding in November.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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4 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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