Instacart Stock Drops 13% After IPO As Competition Concerns Grow

Instacart shares fell on second day of trading after solid IPO debut
Analyst warns of increasing competition in grocery delivery space
Stock dropped 13% on Wednesday, after gaining nearly 14% on Tuesday
Comes as analysts see challenges from grocery chains, Amazon, Uber
Instacart faces task of convincing investors it can maintain growth

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9/11/2023

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9/15/2023

Instacart IPO Plans Show Comedown for Investors from Pandemic Highs

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9/18/2023

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9/18/2023

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9/19/2023

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9/19/2023

Stocks On The Move: Starbucks Falls On China Worries, Instacart Pops After IPO, Disney Slumps On Spending Plans, Planet Fitness Slides After CEO Exit

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9/20/2023

Instacart Shares Drop as IPO Excitement Fades Amid Economic Concerns and Changing Consumer Habits

Instacart shares fall 5% as the grocery delivery app struggles to maintain strong gains on debut amid concerns of inflation and higher interest rates.

9/20/2023

Stocks on the Move: Instacart Falls, Steelcase Soars After Earnings Beat, Klaviyo Jumps in IPO, Bausch Up on Upgrade, Stellantis Gains on Europe Sales

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9/21/2023

Instacart Stock Slumps Below IPO Price as Investors Lose Enthusiasm for Recent Tech Debuts

Instacart's stock falls below its IPO price, reflecting investor disappointment with the grocery-delivery company and other recent tech stocks.

10/2/2023

Instacart Stock Struggles to Find Footing After IPO as Analysts Voice Concerns

Instacart stock is facing challenges and falling below its IPO price due to concerns raised by Wall Street analysts about the company's future prospects.