Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms

Meta has acquired AI voice startup WaveForms for an undisclosed sum, The Information reports. It's the company's latest buy to strengthen its new AI unit, Superintelligence Labs, and Meta's second major AI audio acquisition in the last month after it bought PlayAI.

Meta, Robby Starbuck Settle AI Defamation Lawsuit

The conservative activist will advise the company on removing political bias from its AI tools.

From Cash to Credit: AMZN, META and MSFT Face $1 Trillion in New AI Debt

Key Points in This Article: Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Microsoft (MSFT) have fueled AI growth with strong free cash flow until now.

AI still undervalued by the market, Wedbush analysts believe

The market is still underestimating how large and far-reaching the artificial intelligence boom will be, analysts at Wedbush believe. The analysts reiterated their bullish stance on the sector, highlighting strong earnings from major tech names and growing enterprise adoption of AI.

California jury rules Meta violated privacy law in case involving period-tracking app

A California jury ruled against Meta in a privacy-related lawsuit involving the alleged collection of sensitive data from Flo, a period-tracking app. The jury ruled that the plaintiffs proved that Meta violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act, according to a verdict form filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for Northern District of California.

Meta Platforms Rises 7% in a Month: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

META's expanding AI prowess is driving user engagement and advertising dollars. However, a premium valuation makes the stock a risky bet.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for August 6

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) lost 1.57% over the past five trading sessions, but the Magnificent Seven mainstay has still enjoyed a 27.40% year-to-date gain.

Oracle Gains Wall Street Attention As Microsoft, Meta Fuel AI Infrastructure Boom

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the tech landscape, major companies are ramping up investments to capitalize on this transformative trend.

OpenAI releases lower-cost models to rival Meta, Mistral and DeepSeek

OpenAI released two open-weight language models called gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b. They are designed to serve as lower-cost, accessible options that are easy for developers, researchers to use.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Meta Platforms (META) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

META: Liquidity, Growth, and AI Fuel Institutional Appetite

Meta is one of the rare companies already benefiting from its AI investments. The company is being driven by strong performance across its social media platforms, with consistent growth in both revenue and earnings per share.

Meta's Pricey Pursuit Of AI Talent Draws Mockery From Musk

Meta Platforms META is shelling out staggering sums to lock in elite AI talent, signaling just how high the stakes are in Silicon Valley's AI race.

Meta Platforms (META) International Revenue Performance Explored

Examine Meta Platforms' (META) international revenue patterns and their implications on Wall Street's forecasts and the prospective trajectory of the stock.

Meta Platforms (META) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Meta Platforms (META) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 1st

META and ARI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 1, 2025.

Brokers Suggest Investing in Meta Platforms (META): Read This Before Placing a Bet

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Meta Platforms (META) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Meta: Strong Ads Growth Doesn't Change Our Thesis

Meta Platforms, Inc. delivered a stellar quarter with strong ad performance, especially in Asia-Pacific and Rest of World, driving double-digit after-hours share price growth. Despite impressive user and revenue growth, Meta's massive spending—particularly in Reality Labs—continues to weigh heavily on margins and cash flow. Much of Meta's revenue growth is driven by raising ad prices, a strategy that may not be sustainable long-term and could hinder future earnings growth.

Tech giants are ramping up AI spending and debt loads

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the AI race shifting to credit markets.

Meta, Microsoft Power Wall Street To New Records Despite Inflation Jump: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Meta Platforms' Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y

META's second-quarter 2025 performance benefits from higher advertising revenues, expanding AI integration and a strong user base.

Top Stock Movers Now: Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Carvana, and More

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded at record highs at midday, boosted by tech earnings news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed.

Mark Zuckerberg keeps talking about “superintelligence.” Meta's stock is soaring for a less exciting reason

Meta Platforms released blockbuster second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 30. While we'll dive into the 22% year-over-year (YOY) revenue jump, we're somewhat stuck on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's increasing fixation with the almost immaterial idea of “superintelligence.

Is Meta's Superintelligence The Next Metaverse? Rating Downgrade

Meta delivered stellar Q2 earnings, beating expectations with strong revenue and ad growth, driving the stock up over 12% at market open on Thursday. I am downgrading Meta to Hold due to limited near-term catalysts, rising infrastructure and AI talent costs, and increasing competitive pressures. Long-term AI monetization potential remains intact, with Meta aggressively investing in AI-driven ad tools and user engagement to defend market share.

Meta, Microsoft Spark $500B Rally in AI Leaders and ETFs

META's and Microsoft's blowout earnings triggered a $500B surge in AI stocks and ETFs like WTAI, IVES and others.

Microsoft and Meta are pushing the stock market into even more overbought territory

Bullish investors defy the evidence. Apple and Amazon could be a reality check.

Meta Stock Skyrockets To Record High After Strong Q2 Earnings

Shares of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) are higher this morning, after the social media giant reported adjusted second-quarter earnings of $7.14 per share on $47.52 in revenue, both of which were stronger than expected.

Meta Jumps on Q2 Earnings Beat: ETFs to Tap

META's Q2 beat and massive stock surge lift ETFs like VOX, FCOM, IXP and XLC, each with heavy exposure to the tech giant.

Oppenheimer's Jason Helfstein: Meta is showing they can use AI to drive higher engagment

Jason Helfstein, Oppenheimer analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on tech stocks, expectations for earnings, and much more.

Meta Is Betting Its Future on ‘Personal Superintelligence'. Here's What That Means.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to make “personal superintelligence” available to everyone.