Investor’s Perspective: What’s the Difference Between Uber and Lyft?

Plus a look at Starbucks, Match Group, and Rover Group.

In this Motley Fool Money podcast, Motley Fool analyst Maria Gallagher discusses: The prospects for Uber reaching profitability by the end of 2023.

How challenges in China contributed to Starbucks ( SBUX -1.95%) suspending its guidance for the rest of its fiscal year.

Starbucks’ 12% same-store sales growth in the U.S.

Also, Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen and Asit Sharma discuss the business of pet ownership and the prospects for small-cap Rover Group ( ROVR -7.27%).

To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool’s free podcasts, check out our podcast center . To get started investing, check out our quick-start guide to investing in stocks . A full transcript follows the video.

Starbucks Heats Up, Lyft Stalls

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