Uber Technologies faced a challenging quarter as earnings missed expectations despite revenue increases and the surprise of a Q1 loss. The firm's results were significantly affected by rising legal expenses and weaker ride-share demand than projected for Q2. The ride-hailing giant saw an increase in revenue but struggled with unexpected losses and legal costs linked to a decade of regulatory battles. Uber Eats, however, expanded its partnership with Instacart, powering restaurant deliveries and trading down due to an analyst downgrade. Notwithstanding the hurdles, some analysts maintain the stock could reach $100 and that current difficulties present a potential opportunity. Post-earnings dip prompted investors to consider the stock's potential upside. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed optimism about the firm's prospects, citing robust demand but acknowledged that ongoing legal costs could continue to impact the bottom line.
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