Roblox 'is blurring the lines between social and gaming' analysts say as stock rallies anew

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Shares gain as much as 8% after fresh round of analyst initiations, stock is now more than 60% higher than March’s reference price for direct listing Roblox Inc. shares rallied Monday after more ...

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