News Digest / Ticker: META

Ticker: META

08:35am, Thursday, Jul 30, 2026
Meta reported Q2 results with earnings below expectations due to legal and severance charges, missed Q3 revenue midpoint, and increased capital expenditure forecast, causing a sharp stock decline.

08:20am, Thursday, Jul 30, 2026
The US 30-year Treasury yield reaches a 19-year high amid Fed policy uncertainty and mixed earnings results from tech giants Microsoft and Meta shake markets, while global stocks show cautious recovery.

07:32am, Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026
U.S. stock futures tread water ahead of a key Fed interest rate reveal and earnings from AI-heavyweights Meta Platforms and Microsoft, all while Middle East tensions push oil prices up sharply.

10:01am, Monday, Jul 27, 2026
Fed decision, PCE inflation and Big Tech earnings dominate the week as investors test whether strong results can outweigh rising AI spending.

09:27am, Monday, Jul 27, 2026
Microsoft, Meta and Amazon earnings could pressure the S&P 500 if rising AI spending deepens concerns over margins, valuations and record market concentration.

07:42am, Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
Alphabet (GOOG) announces Q2 results with strong cloud growth and AI investments in focus. Despite AI spending concerns, Google's new chip and Gemini model developments keep it ahead in the tech race.

05:22am, Monday, Jul 20, 2026
This week's earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and Intel will reveal if tech's recent rotation signals a pause or a pivot, amid geopolitical tensions pushing oil up and the dollar strengthening.

02:52am, Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
The UK's media regulator has opened an investigation into TikTok's UK operations, examining whether the platform is sufficiently protecting children from harmful content amid growing safety concerns.

07:36am, Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
Goldman Sachs lowers EssilorLuxottica to Neutral, citing anticipated slowdown in AI glasses growth and heightened competition from tech giants, causing shares to dip over 3%.

07:22am, Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg admits slower-than-expected AI agent progress, while Michael Burry takes short positions on AI infrastructure stocks. NVIDIA, Meta, and Palantir see pre-market declines amid growing doubts on AI spending and competitive pressure from China.

04:22am, Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
Momentum stocks took a hit as the 'Magnificent Seven' fell sharply, marking their fourth-worst weekly showing in 22 years with the S&P 500 equal weight index outpacing the usual giants by 3.5%.

04:37am, Friday, Jun 19, 2026
Meta is pushing Congress for legal immunity from child-harm lawsuits tied to its social media platforms, aiming to influence the Kids Online Safety Act and counter thousands of ongoing claims.

04:20am, Monday, Jun 15, 2026
Donald Trump warned France of 100% tariffs on wines and champagnes if Paris proceeds with its 3% digital services tax on U.S. tech giants. The standoff reheats tensions before the G7 summit, impacting major trade and tech players.

07:09am, Thursday, May 14, 2026
Meta and Google have funded popular US children's organizations to teach digital responsibility, sparking debate over social media risks and the suitability of apps designed for young users.

06:29am, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Oil prices dipped as the fragile ceasefire involving Iran wavers and President Trump embarks on a high-stakes trip to China, highlighting geopolitical tensions impacting global energy markets.

03:44am, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Norway's finance minister highlights the tricky balance between transparency and impact in ethical divestments as the $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund reviews its disclosure policies amid political pressures.

04:12am, Wednesday, May 06, 2026
AMD's first-quarter results crush expectations with a 38% revenue jump, driven by a 57% surge in data center sales, pushing stock up 15% amid strong AI-related demand and bullish outlook.

08:49am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Alphabet raises its 2026 capex estimate to $190 billion, eyeing a notable jump in spending next year amid surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

07:58am, Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, is set to clear a Senate panel vote, paving the way to replace Jerome Powell amid political tensions over Fed independence.

04:59am, Monday, Apr 27, 2026
Chip sectors lift global stocks buoyed by AI optimism, while Brent crude hits a three-week peak over stalled U.S.-Iran talks disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

07:37am, Monday, Apr 20, 2026
Geopolitical tensions flare again in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reverses course on reopening, triggering oil price swings. Meanwhile, tech shares hit a historic streak despite global uncertainty.

04:55am, Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Rising raw material prices linked to the Iran war are squeezing margins and chilling optimism among Chinese exporters at the sprawling Canton Fair, signaling headwinds for global trade and China's manufacturing sector.

05:34am, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Allbirds (BIRD) stock skyrocketed nearly 600% after announcing a pivot from sustainable shoes to AI computing, rebranding as NewBird AI and planning a $50M raise in 2026.

07:24pm, Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to a limited group of cybersecurity pros, entering a direct rivalry with Anthropic's Mythos security AI. The race to plug digital vulnerabilities heats up.

07:22pm, Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Meta has extended its collaboration with Broadcom to develop custom AI chips, securing a multi-year capacity deal that supports its escalating AI infrastructure needs through 2029.

04:32am, Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026
Israel endorses President Trump's temporary halt on strikes targeting Iran, with a key exclusion of Lebanon from the ceasefire. The move aims to ease Middle East tensions amid scheduled diplomatic talks.

09:56am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Iran strengthens defenses around vital energy sites amid signals of a looming ground confrontation, while Donald Trump escalates threats targeting Iranian infrastructure, heightening instability in the Gulf region.

05:07am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Meta expands its smart glasses range by introducing two new Ray-Ban prescription models, aiming to cater to billions of vision correction wearers as part of its AI-powered hardware push.

06:37am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Nasdaq is launching new rules including 'fast entry' to speed up the addition of large newly listed companies to the Nasdaq-100, addressing delays and reflecting shifts in public company dynamics.

04:00am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
China's top science body boycotts NeurIPS AI conference following its ban on submissions from US-sanctioned Chinese companies like Huawei and. This move intensifies US-China tech tensions.

11:12am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
In 2026, Amazon and Nvidia are seen through a new lens as value stocks based on key metrics, challenging the tech-growth label many investors gave them prior.

10:04am, Monday, Mar 16, 2026
Donald Trump issues stark warning about NATO's stability if key allies don't support U.S. efforts in response to Iran's blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, spotlighting tensions with China and upcoming diplomatic summits.

10:02am, Monday, Mar 16, 2026
Meta is reportedly eyeing a 20% cut in its staff to balance soaring AI infrastructure costs, sparking a premarket rally as it ramps up investments in AI-driven innovation and efficiency.

09:29am, Monday, Mar 16, 2026
As the Iran conflict drags into its third week, oil prices spike and inflation concerns grow. Meanwhile, Nvidia's AI developer event and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions keep markets on edge.

03:35am, Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) shares gain on AMD and Meta AI chip deal news. Nvidia's earnings due soon, spotlighting the AI chip market and TSMC's role in advanced processor manufacture.

04:12am, Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026
Spain orders prosecutors to investigate Meta (NASDAQ: META), TikTok, and X over AI-generated child sexual abuse content distributed on their platforms, signaling rising regulatory scrutiny.

07:28am, Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
The EU's top court rules WhatsApp can challenge a €225M fine imposed by Irish regulators, hinting at potential shifts for tech giants facing GDPR penalties.

08:40am, Monday, Feb 09, 2026
The European Commission accuses Meta (NASDAQ:META) of abusing its dominant position by restricting rival AI assistants on WhatsApp, threatening emergency antitrust measures to open the platform.

08:28am, Monday, Feb 09, 2026
BofA Securities signals that Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Fed, may struggle to reduce its $6.6 trillion bond holdings without causing tighter financial conditions.

06:11am, Friday, Feb 06, 2026
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announces a massive 50% increase in capital expenditure for 2026 to fuel AI expansion, triggering an 11.5% drop in after-hours trading amid investor concerns over rising costs.