Why Shares of Trump Media & Technology Stock Sank 18% This Week
The stock is down a whopping 87% from all-time highs.
Overview
Shares of Trump Media & Technology (NASDAQ: DJT) fell 18.1% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The holding company for the Trump family media businesses reported earnings earlier this week, posting large losses on its cryptocurrency assets as it searches for a business model.
Shares are now down 87% from the time of Trump Media's merger with a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) in March of 2024. Here's why shares fell this week, and whether now is a good time to buy the dip.
Details
On August 10, Trump Media & Technology reported its Q2 earnings. The company generated just $1.7 million in revenue in the quarter, mainly from advertising on the Truth Social platform. However, it had a net loss of $238 million, mainly due to the decline in digital cryptocurrency assets held on its balance sheet, such as Bitcoin.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.