Meta Shares Fall on Increased AI Spending, Legal Scrutiny
Meta Platforms reported earnings that beat revenue expectations but saw its shares fall significantly due to concerns over increased capital spending on AI and ongoing legal scrutiny. The company boosted its spending forecast for 2026, highlighting substantial investments in its AI initiatives.
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Meta lifts spending forecast, flags legal scrutiny, shares fall - Reuters
Meta lifts spending forecast, flags legal scrutiny, shares fall Reuters
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