Stocks Loved in the Pandemic Now Get the Wrath of Profit Misses

  • Double-digit growth rates no longer enough for investors
  • Reopening, China risks, rising yields to fuel more volatility
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Internet stocks, food delivery companies and online retailers are paying a heavy price for any earnings disappointment.

Companies from Asos PlcBloomberg Terminal to Zalando SE and Logitech International SA have all suffered steep stock-market losses in Europe after their results in the past month. It’s a fact that makes companies with sky-high valuations look increasingly volatile, and shows that investors are less willing to buy growth at any cost.