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Meta Platforms Inc. runs social apps such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and it also sells digital advertising and develops virtual…
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META
Meta Platforms Inc
$618.00
Today
+$1.23+0.20%
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Quote
- Open
- $613.10
- High
- $623.22
- Low
- $613.10
- Prev close
- $616.77
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Media
- Size
- Mega-cap
- Market cap
- $1.57T
- Shares out
- 2.54B
- Country
- US
- IPO
- May 18, 2012
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Website
- meta.com
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Mark Zuckerberg Opposes Federal AI Watchdog in Call With Trump: Report
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Zuckerberg’s opposition to a FINRA‑style AI watchdog signals a push for lighter regulation, which could keep U.S. AI firms agile but may leave cybersecurity gaps.
Norway Skeptical of Smart Spectacles: Leader in EV Adoption Not Ready to Welcome ‘Pervert’ Glasses
In brief
Norway’s potential ban on camera‑enabled smart glasses could stall the rollout of Meta, Snap and Apple devices, raising privacy concerns and regulatory uncertainty for the wearable market.
Wall Street Rallies as Fed’s Waller Hints at September Rate Hold: Stock Market Today
In brief
Fed’s hint of a rate pause lifted risk sentiment, sending tech, small‑caps and crypto‑linked stocks higher and easing Treasury yields and the dollar.
Consumer Tech (Aug. 24-28): Nvidia Q2 Earnings, Salesforce Rally, Trump Tariff Fears Rise & More
In brief
AI‑driven earnings beats and tariff uncertainty are reshaping the consumer‑tech landscape, boosting Nvidia and Salesforce while adding supply‑chain risk for chip makers.
Meta, Palantir, Paramount Skydance Hedge Trump Ties by Courting Democrats as Midterms Raise Prospect of House Flip: Report
In brief
Tech firms tied to Trump are courting Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms to pre‑empt possible congressional investigations if the House flips.
YouTube Faces Potential Lawsuit from FTC As Regulator Probes Whether It Broke Its Own Policies on Suspended Accounts: Report
In brief
FTC probes YouTube over account suspensions, hinting at possible consumer‑protection violations that could hit Alphabet’s stock and regulatory standing.
Why Is Arm Holdings (ARM) Stock Trending After Hours
In brief
ARM’s partnership with IBM to embed its architecture in next‑generation mainframes is driving a sharp share price rally and signals a strategic pivot toward high‑performance enterprise computing.
This Chip Stock Could Overtake Intel by 2027—Wall Street Sees 40% Upside as AI Agents Reshape the CPU Market
In brief
AMD is poised to overtake Intel in the CPU market by 2027, with a 40% upside in its stock price and a growing AI chip demand that could reshape data center architecture.
AI's Next Bottleneck Isn't Chips, It's Power, With Demand Expected to Soar 1,100% by 2033: Why CEG, VST, GEV Stocks Are in Focus
In brief
AI’s exploding power demand will strain the U.S. grid, boosting opportunities for utilities that can scale quickly while weighing risks for those that cannot.
Trump Says Communities Rejecting Data Centers Are ‘Making a Mistake,’ Says US Leads China In AI ‘By a Lot’
In brief
Trump’s defense of data centers signals a push to keep U.S. AI infrastructure growth ahead of China, but state‑level resistance and rising energy demand may temper the pace of new projects.
IREN Stock Gears Up for a Pivotal Week as Earnings Meet a Bitcoin Rally
In brief
IREN’s August 27 earnings will reveal if its AI pivot can counteract the crypto winter, with a potential rebound to $50 if AI revenue accelerates.
Billionaire Activist Investor Dan Loeb’s Anti-Buffett Trade — Third Point Buys This Stock as Berkshire Hathaway Slashes Its Major Stake
In brief
Loeb’s buy and Berkshire’s sell highlight a growing split in confidence over Capital One’s shift to a payments‑focused business, with the stock already outperforming earnings expectations.
Bond Yields Are Rising Everywhere: Why This Isn't a US Debt Crisis
In brief
Global long‑term bond yields are spiking as central banks normalize policy and corporate issuance surges, raising borrowing costs worldwide but not signaling a U.S. debt crisis.
Broadcom’s AI Competition Fears Look Overblown: Analyst
In brief
Broadcom’s AI chip business is on track for explosive growth, with a solid TPU roadmap and long‑term contracts that reduce competitive risk.
Mohamed El-Erian Warns US Treasury's Bond Buyback Is Just a 'Band-Aid,' Not a Fix For a $40 Trillion Debt Problem
In brief
Treasury’s doubled bond buybacks temporarily lower long‑term yields but are a Band‑Aid that leaves the $40 trillion debt problem unresolved.
Jensen Huang Said AI Could 'Destroy and Eliminate' Jobs in Radiology, but Mark Cuban Says 'No Chance'
In brief
Nvidia’s CEO claims AI will wipe out radiology, while Mark Cuban insists radiologists will survive but use AI, reflecting a split view on AI’s role in healthcare jobs.
Meta Stock Climbs as Landmark Trial Threatens $1.4 Trillion Penalties
In brief
Meta’s stock climbed modestly amid a high‑stakes trial that could impose $1.4 trillion in penalties, underscoring the company’s legal and regulatory vulnerability as it pivots toward AI.
3 Sectors Investors Should Buy Now as S&P 500 Stumbles — Strategist Sees 15%-18% Upside
In brief
Carson Group sees a 15‑18% upside for the S&P 500, driven by tech, financials and industrials, and urges investors to overweight these sectors.
Gene Munster on Meta Stock Slide: Teen Safety, Social Media Addiction Woes Are Just the 'Tip of The Iceberg'
In brief
Meta’s legal challenges over teen safety and addiction are just the beginning; the company faces potentially massive fines and a looming shift to AI that could reshape its business and risk profile.
AI's Half-Trillion-Dollar Borrowing Binge Is Competing With Uncle Sam for Bond Buyers
In brief
AI‑heavy tech firms are flooding the bond market, pushing yields higher and challenging Treasury dominance in the investment‑grade space.
JPMorgan's Bill Eigen Warns the AI Boom Is Starting to Resemble the 2008 Housing Crash: 'What I'm Terrified of Is…'
In brief
AI’s growth is slowing, and the debt and lease load on hyperscalers could trigger a credit tightening that will pressure valuations.
QUICK SPARK: OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX Fuel Harbor’s New AI ETF Strategy Beyond Big Tech
In brief
Harbor’s new AI ecosystem ETFs broaden public exposure to AI by investing in suppliers and partners, offering a diversified, actively managed route to both public and private AI players.
Bill Ackman Bets Big on Magnificent 7 Stocks, But Only Loves 3 of Them
In brief
Ackman is doubling down on Meta and Microsoft, trimming Alphabet and Amazon, reshaping his tech bets for the next year.
New York’s Factory Activity Expands to 4-Year Highs: Is AI Powering a Manufacturing Boom?
In brief
New York’s manufacturing index hit a four‑year high, underscoring AI’s role in reviving U.S. industrial activity and supporting related sectors.
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