Why Twitter is flying in 2021

Published

5 years ago

July 23, 2021

Twitter is doing better than analysts are expecting, even though it’s banned one of its best content makers.

With President Trump out of the White House and off the platform, investors were worried it would hit the social media company’s bottom line.

But that’s not to be – net profit for Twitter was $66 million.

Twitter posted better-than-expected results for the recently ended quarter with gains in revenue, profit and its user base, sparking a rally in shares of the messaging platform.

Net profit was $US66 million on revenue that surged to $US1.19 billion

That compared to a loss of $US1.38 billion in the same quarter a year earlier, according to the San Francisco-based tech firm.

The closely watched figure of “monetizable” daily users rose to 206 million in the quarter, an 11 percent increase from the same period last year.

Twitter hits pause on verification requests — Twitter sees record growth in 2021

More people are Twitting than ever before

Twitter said in its statement that more people were on the platform as a result of “ongoing product improvements and global conversation around current events.”

Market watchers had been concerned that the departure of former US President Donald Trump from the platform and the lack of election-year frenzy might cause use to ebb.

Twitter shares were up more than 6 percent in after-market trades that followed the release of the earnings figures.

Related Topics:Business Featured trending

Up Next

Is a $52 billion boost enough to end a global chip shortage?

Don't Miss

Global outage: why do websites keep going down?

Anthony Lucas

Click to comment

Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Published

5 days ago

February 26, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.

David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.

On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.

Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

#AustraliaEconomy #InflationReport #AussieDollar #NvidiaEarnings #AIInvesting #StockMarketNews #BitcoinTrends #SaaSInsights

Money

U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

Published

6 days ago

February 25, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.

DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.

Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

Money

Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Published

1 week ago

February 24, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker