Airbnb Lays the Groundwork for Growth Acceleration

By Travis Hoium | May 20, 2025, 9:15 AM

Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) has been trying to "expand beyond the core" for years, and it's finally introduced products that customers can use. Experiences got a new look, and you can now book services on the platform. But will this be a success or another flop?

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of May 14, 2025. The video was published on May 19, 2025.

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