MercadoLibre: More Gains Ahead

Summary

• MercadoLibre's stock surged over 13% following impressive Q2 earnings, defying the slowdown in the e-commerce sector.
• Although there was a dip in core retail sales in May due to a spending pullback in Brazil, the outlook is not bleak.
• In 2022, the growth of retail e-commerce sales in Latin America failed to outpace inflation for the first time in over a decade, but there is renewed optimism.
• MercadoLibre is making strategic investments in its logistics network within Mexico to sustain the growth momentum.
• Mercado Pago, the payment business, is proving to be a bright spot amid turbulent times.

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MercadoLibre, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MELI) stock surged more than 13% on August 3 following an impressive second-quarter earnings report. Despite a general slowdown in the e-commerce sector, MercadoLibre showcased exceptional growth, defying the odds. This positive performance comes at a time when consumers in

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