Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Zacks Research downgraded the stock's rating from 'hold' to a 'strong sell'. The downgrade was reportedly influenced by the company's recent earnings miss. Despite Planet Labs beating revenue expectations with a reported $81.25 million, it posted an earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.19). This figure was significantly below the consensus estimate of ($0.02), raising concerns for analysts and investors about the company's profitability and pressuring the stock.
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the bustling trading floors of Wall Street have fallen into their customary end-of-year hush. However, beneath the surface of this seasonal "quiet," a phenomenon known as the "liquidity vacuum" is fundamentally altering market mechanics. While many investors are away for the holidays, the
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