This pandemic star has stumbled

MAPLEBEAR INC. $25 is a hold. The company, (Nasdaq symbol CART; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 280.2 million; Market cap: $7.0 billion; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.instacart.com), does business as Instacart, operating an online grocery delivery and pick-up service in the U.S. and Canada. It has… Read More

Q: Hi, Pat & Team. Just a quick question. I have seen some interesting comments on Brilliant Earth lately. What’s your view of Brilliant Earth as a buy? Thanks in advance.

A: Brilliant Earth Group Inc., $3.41, symbol BRLT on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 97.1 million; Market cap: $315.4 million; www.brilliantearth.com), is a direct-to-consumer retailer that claims to provide customers with what it calls the best in ethically sourced diamonds and other jewellery.

The company offers a collection… Read More