Why the Market Loves Yahoo

The following video is from Wednesday's Investor Beat, in which host Chris Hill, and analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.

Yahoo's second-quarter earnings rose 46%, but the company missed on revenue, as advertising took a hit. Despite the expectations miss, the stock continues to rally. In this video, Matt and Jason discuss why CEO Marissa Mayer continues to drive so much investor confidence, and what we can expect from her and the company as she enters her second year as Yahoo's first in command.

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