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MondayApr 14, 2025 1:15 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Faces FTC Antitrust Trial Over Social Media Dominance

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) began its high-stakes antitrust battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the trial opened in federal court Monday. The FTC accuses Meta of illegally maintaining a social media monopoly through acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, which the agency argues were strategic moves to suppress competition. The outcome could reshape how tech giants operate and acquire competitors, with potential ripple effects across the digital advertising landscape. Meta contends the acquisitions were legal and enhanced consumer choice, setting up a closely watched legal showdown. Meta shares are trading at $488.47, down 0.6% as the trial’s implications weigh…

WednesdayMar 26, 2025 11:10 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Stock Surges Amid AI Expansion Talks

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) experienced a notable stock increase, closing up 3.9% on Monday, March 24, 2025. This surge follows reports of Meta's discussions with India's Reliance Industries to host Meta's AI models in a forthcoming data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, projected to be the world's largest. The potential collaboration underscores Meta's commitment to expanding its artificial intelligence footprint in the rapidly growing Indian market. Additionally, Meta reported a 22% revenue increase in 2024, reaching $164.5 billion, reflecting robust growth in its core social media business. As of 10:28 AM EDT on March 26, 2025, Meta's stock is trading…

TuesdayMar 11, 2025 1:50 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Faces Allegations in Former Executive’s Memoir

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is under scrutiny following allegations detailed in a memoir by former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams. The book, Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, claims former COO Sheryl Sandberg engaged in inappropriate behavior, including lavish spending and questionable workplace interactions. Additionally, Wynn-Williams accuses Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan of sexual harassment, alleging a pattern of misconduct that she says was ignored internally. Meta has denied the allegations, stating that prior investigations found no wrongdoing and that Wynn-Williams was terminated for performance-related issues. As of the latest trading…

ThursdayMar 06, 2025 1:50 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Faces Criticism Over ‘Do-Not-Rehire’ Lists Amidst Ongoing Layoffs

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has come under scrutiny for maintaining internal "do-not-rehire" lists that prevent certain former employees from returning to the company, even those with strong performance records. Reports indicate that managers have the discretion to add individuals to these lists without documented performance issues, leading to concerns about transparency and fairness. This practice has raised alarms about potentially diminishing Meta's talent pool, especially as the company undergoes significant layoffs aimed at reducing "low-performing" staff by 5% to focus on artificial intelligence initiatives. As of 1:42 PM EST on March 6, 2025, Meta's stock was trading at $633.22, down…

WednesdayFeb 19, 2025 11:35 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Ends 20-Day Winning Streak Amidst AI Investment Surge

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) concluded a remarkable 20-day winning streak, with shares closing 2.8% lower at $716.37 on Tuesday. This dip follows the company's announcement of plans to invest between $60 billion and $65 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure for 2025, surpassing analysts' expectations. Despite the increased spending, Meta's stock has risen approximately 22% since the start of the year, driven by strong earnings and resilience against external challenges. As of 9:28 AM EST on February 19, 2025, Meta's stock is trading at $716.37, reflecting a decrease of $20.34 (2.76%) from the previous close. Today's trading range has been between…

TuesdayFeb 18, 2025 8:30 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Moves to Challenge Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) With Potential AI Chip Acquisition

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly in discussions to acquire South Korean chip startup FuriosaAI, a move that could challenge Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) dominance in AI hardware. FuriosaAI specializes in inference chips designed for artificial intelligence models, and this potential acquisition aligns with Meta’s strategy to enhance its in-house AI capabilities, reducing reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia. This development comes as Meta continues its impressive stock rally, with shares rising consistently over the past weeks. As of 7:12 AM ET on Feb. 18, Meta Platforms’ stock is trading at $736.67, reflecting an increase of $8.06 (1.11%) from the previous close.…

MondayFeb 10, 2025 10:50 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) to Cut Workforce While Accelerating AI Hiring

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) the parent company of Facebook, is set to begin company-wide layoffs on Feb. 10, 2025, while fast-tracking the recruitment of machine learning engineers, according to internal memos cited by Reuters. The cuts, which aim to eliminate the bottom 5% of employees, could impact around 3,600 positions from Meta’s 72,000-strong workforce as of September 2024. While layoffs will affect most countries, employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local regulations. Despite the reductions, Meta is prioritizing investments in artificial intelligence, allocating billions of dollars to AI-related infrastructure. As of Feb. 10,…

ThursdayFeb 06, 2025 12:50 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Boosts Investment in AI and Wearables

Meta (NASDAQ: META) is making significant strides in the tech industry by ramping up its investment in artificial intelligence and wearables. The company plans to increase its annual capital investment to between $60 billion and $65 billion by 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance creator tools within its ecosystem, which advertisers use to create marketing materials and run ad campaigns. Meta is also deploying more of its custom ASICs, known as MTIA, in its data centers. This initiative is designed to improve the total cost of ownership for its computing needs, demonstrating Meta’s commitment to embracing the higher costs…

ThursdayJan 30, 2025 1:40 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Surpasses Market Expectations with Strong Q4 Earnings

Meta (NASDAQ: META) is a leading technology company known for its popular social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The company recently reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, surpassing market expectations. Meta achieved earnings per share (“EPS”) of $8.02, exceeding the analyst estimate of $6.76. The company’s revenue for the quarter reached $48.39 billion, surpassing the anticipated $46.99 billion. Meta’s strong performance is largely attributed to advancements in artificial intelligence (“AI”), which have significantly bolstered its core advertising business. The Family of Apps, which includes Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, generated total revenue of $47.3 billion, marking a year-over-year increase from…

ThursdayJan 23, 2025 12:45 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Receives Interim Relief from India’s NCLAT

Meta (NASDAQ: META) is a leading technology company known for its social media platforms, including WhatsApp. Recently, Meta received interim relief from India’s National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), which has temporarily stayed a five-year ban imposed by the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) on WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices. This decision offers Meta a temporary reprieve in its ongoing legal challenges related to data privacy in India. The relief from NCLAT comes at a time when META’s stock price is experiencing a slight increase. Currently priced at $625.07, the stock has seen a modest rise of 0.25%, or $1.57. This increase…

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