What's Going On With Meta Platforms Stock Wednesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) shares rose after the U.S. Senate passed a bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a U.S. ban. The bill, part of an aid package, is expected to be signed by President Biden. Meta is set to report Q1 financial results, with expectations of $4.32 EPS on $36.156 billion revenue. Last quarter, Meta announced better-than-expected results, a new dividend, and a $50 billion buyback program. Shares were up 2.86% at $510.31.
April 24, 2024 | 12:46 pm
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Meta Platforms Inc's stock rose following the U.S. Senate's decision to potentially ban TikTok, a competitor, unless its parent company ByteDance divests it. Meta is also anticipated to report strong Q1 financial results.
The potential ban or forced sale of TikTok in the U.S. could reduce competition for Meta Platforms, possibly improving its market position. Additionally, anticipation of strong Q1 earnings based on past performance and strategic focuses such as AI and Reality Labs may further boost investor confidence in the short term.
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