Reddit shares fell as weak guidance outweighed better-than-expected fiscal Q3 earnings. Citizens downgraded RDDT shares, citing a decline in referral traffic from Google.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $3.5T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 279.76 |
| Change that session | -1.43% |
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