Managing Director, Equity Research, Scott Devitt Initiates Coverage on Eight Names in the E-commerce and Advertising Sectors: AMZN, MELI, SE, SHOP, GOOGL, META, PINS and TRIP

Complements his Travel & Mobility Coverage Launched in June 2023

Wedbush Securities, one of the nation’s leading independent diversified financial services providers, is pleased to announce Managing Director, Scott Devitt’s second launch of coverage. Adding to his existing names within the travel and mobility sectors will be eight new names within the e-commerce and advertising sectors: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), MercadoLibre Inc (MELI), Sea Ltd (SE), Shopify Inc (SHOP), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Meta Platforms Inc (META), Pinterest Inc (PINS) and Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP). This subsequent stage of Scott's coverage launch enhances the breadth of TMT research within Wedbush's esteemed Equity Research team, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive insights and analysis.

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Scott brings extensive internet and tech expertise to Wedbush, backed by 20+ years of experience. His career highlights a knack for spotting emerging market trends and crucial debates. "These e-commerce and advertising names represent dynamic forces in reshaping the digital landscape. I look forward to dissecting their strategies and potentials, adding depth to our market insights,” said Scott.

Managing Director, Head of Equity Research, Kevin Merritt adds, “Scott's insights have been instrumental in our team's growth. With his expanded coverage, we are poised to offer crucial direction for navigating the evolving e-commerce and advertising landscapes."

Scott joined Wedbush in June of 2023 where he launched on seven stocks centered around travel and mobility: Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG), Airbnb Inc. (ABNB), DoorDash Inc. (DASH), Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE), LYFT Inc. (LYFT), Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER), and Clear Secure Inc. (YOU).

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