LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) Lowered to "Hold" Rating by Zacks Research
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) has been downgraded by Zacks Research from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, indicating a more cautious short-term outlook. Despite this, the consensus among analysts remains an average "Buy" rating with an average price target of $74.29, and several firms recently raised their price targets. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings expectations but trades at a high P/E ratio near $53 per share, with a market capitalization of approximately $726 million.
DEC 12·WBFF→
Maryland sees nation's sharpest increase in consumer debt, Lending Tree study finds
A LendingTree study reveals that Maryland experienced the sharpest increase in consumer debt across the U.S. in 2025, with balances rising by 10.3%. This surge, primarily driven by mortgage balances and personal loans, contrasts with a more modest national increase of 3.7%. The analyst suggests that while some debt growth reflects confidence, a significant portion likely indicates financial struggles due to inflation and high interest rates.
NOV 19·Benzinga→
'Ramsey Show' Personality Jade Warshaw Faces Backlash After Telling Fox News Viewers Not To Buy Gifts For Adults. 'Grandma Doesn't Need Slippers' - LendingTree ( NASDAQ:TREE )
Jade Warshaw, financial coach and media personality from "The Ramsey Show," is under fire for comments she made during a recent Fox News segment, where she urged viewers to trim their holiday shopping lists by skipping gifts for adults. "Budget, budget, budget.