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Here are the biggest risks Uber's facing, according to Wall Street analysts (UBER)

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Slowing revenues
  • Uber's stock price fell more than 6% in trading Friday as investors digested a less-than-stellar second-quarter earnings report.
  • The company lost $5.2 billion in the three-month period.
  • Things could get worse, too, Wall Street analysts warn. Here's what they're worried about.
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Despite some massive, one-time charges related to its IPO, Uber continued to grow its "gross bookings" segment, a closely watched measure that accounts for receipts from taxi rides and Uber Eats orders.

Wall Street remains bullish on the company, with an average price target of about $51 about 27% higher than Friday's close but there's plenty to worry about, too.

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Here are the biggest concerns on analysts' minds following the company's less-than-stellar second-quarter earnings report:

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