Latin America

20 articles
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Catie Hogan

MercadoLibre Stock Offers Compelling Value Despite YTD Decline

MercadoLibre stock fell 12% YTD but offers value with 45% Q4 revenue growth, 78M Mercado Pago users, and 0.87 PEG ratio.
AMZNMELIfintechLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Nga

MercadoLibre's Three Paths to 2029: From Steady Growth to Fintech Transformation

MercadoLibre faces three scenarios by 2029: steady 20-25% revenue growth, fintech-driven profitability, or persistent margin compression despite dominance.
MELIfintechLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

MercadoLibre Stock Tumbles 14% Amid Competition: Analysts See Buying Opportunity

MercadoLibre's stock fell 14% after missing earnings and facing Shopee competition in Latin America, but strategic investments in shipping, credit, and AI may justify a contrarian position.
MELISELatin Americaearnings miss
GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Bitget Wallet Launches Fee-Free Crypto Card Across Latin America

Bitget Wallet launches fee-free crypto payment card across 11 Latin American countries, enabling USDC spending with automatic USD conversion and 1.7% savings versus traditional cards.
MALatin Americastablecoins
GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Globe Newswire

Bitget Wallet Launches Zero-Fee Crypto Card Across Latin America

Bitget Wallet launches zero-fee crypto card in Latin America, enabling stablecoin spending with automatic USD conversion and 1.7% transaction savings.
MALatin Americastablecoins
BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

TransUnion Solidifies Latin America Dominance With $662M Mexico Credit Bureau Acquisition

TransUnion completes $662M acquisition of 68% stake in Trans Union de México, reaching 94% ownership of Latin America's largest credit bureau operation.
TRUacquisitionLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

MercadoLibre Stock Decline Masks Strong Operational Momentum in Fintech

MercadoLibre's stock fell 20% despite 45% revenue growth and strong fintech momentum. Margin pressure from investments in shipping and credit expansion weighed on near-term earnings.
MELIfintechLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

E-Commerce and Coffee Chains Position for Sustained Growth Trajectories

MercadoLibre reports 47% revenue growth in Latin America e-commerce. Dutch Bros plans expansion to 7,000 coffee locations by late 2020s, both capitalizing on long-term growth trends.
MELIBROSfintechLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Nu Holdings Shares Slide Despite Robust Earnings Growth

Nu Holdings shares fell 13% despite 45% revenue growth, as investors reassess guidance and worry about U.S. expansion, regulatory risks, and AI integration challenges ahead.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Nathan Reiff

Three Retail Leaders Position for Potential 2026 Recovery

MercadoLibre, On Holding, and Chewy positioned for 2026 recovery despite weak year-to-date results, driven by strong growth metrics and strategic expansions.
MELIONONCHWYfintechLatin America
GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

TRG Latin America SPAC Sets $200M IPO Price Ahead of February Close

TRG Latin America SPAC prices IPO at $10 per unit, raising $200 million. The blank check company begins Nasdaq trading February 27, 2026, targeting Latin American acquisitions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Nga

MercadoLibre Faces Margin Pressure as Regional Rivals Intensify Price Competition

MercadoLibre faces margin pressure from aggressive competitors like Shopee and Temu offering lower fees and shipping subsidies across Latin America, threatening its profitability outlook.
AMZNMELISEfintechLatin America
BenzingaBenzinga··Akanksha Bakshi

Accenture Expands Latin America Infrastructure Services With Verum Partners Acquisition

Accenture acquires Brazil-based Verum Partners to expand Latin America infrastructure services, adding AI-powered project management expertise in mining, energy, and transportation sectors.
ACNacquisitionLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

Three Tech-Driven Platforms Poised for Extended Growth in Emerging and Developed Markets

Three tech platforms—MercadoLibre, Alibaba, and Uber—positioned for growth through e-commerce, cloud services, and mobility solutions in emerging and developed markets.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

Two High-Growth Equities Trading Below Historical Valuations Offer Portfolio Diversification

Two high-growth companies—e.l.f. Beauty and MercadoLibre—trade below historical valuations, offering potential entry points for growth investors seeking diversification in beauty and e-commerce sectors.
MELIELFfintechLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Brett Schafer

Two Fintech Platforms Show Strong Momentum Amid Premium Valuations

Nu Holdings and SoFi Technologies show strong user growth and revenue expansion, trading at premium valuations expected to compress as they continue scaling operations.
NUSOFIfintechLatin America
GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

AssureSoft Named to Prestigious IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 List

AssureSoft, a nearshore software developer, earned recognition on the 2026 IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 list for excellence in innovation and client outcomes.
AMZNLatin Americasoftware development
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

E-Commerce and Consumer Growth Stocks Position for Extended Gains

MercadoLibre and Dutch Bros Coffee offer growth potential through e-commerce expansion and coffee chain scaling, respectively, with improving financials positioning both for sustained gains.
MELIBROSfintechLatin America
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Laureate Education Shares Surge 70% as Major Investor Rebalances Position

Laureate Education shares surge 70% on strong operational momentum and raised guidance. Major investor trims position but maintains stake, signaling portfolio rebalancing rather than lost confidence.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Leo Sun

MercadoLibre Positioned for Growth Recovery on Margin Expansion and Fintech Scale

MercadoLibre's stock trades flat despite strong e-commerce and fintech momentum. Analysts cite margin expansion, geographic growth, and fintech scaling as catalysts for appreciation.
MELIfintechLatin America