Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Concerns: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is under investigation by EU regulators for potential violations of child safety rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission is concerned about the impact of Facebook and Instagram's algorithms on children and Meta's age verification methods. Violations could result in substantial fines. Meta's stock has gained over 99% in the last 12 months, and investors can gain exposure through Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:VOX) and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLC).
May 16, 2024 | 3:52 pm
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Meta Platforms Inc. is under EU investigation for potential child safety violations under the Digital Services Act. This could lead to substantial fines and increased regulatory scrutiny.
The investigation by EU regulators could result in significant fines and increased regulatory scrutiny, which may negatively impact Meta's stock price in the short term.
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Vanguard Communication Services ETF, which includes Meta, may see short-term volatility due to the EU investigation into Meta's child safety practices.
As an ETF that includes Meta, VOX may experience short-term volatility due to the regulatory scrutiny and potential fines faced by Meta.
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Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund, which includes Meta, may experience short-term volatility due to the EU investigation into Meta's child safety practices.
As an ETF that includes Meta, XLC may experience short-term volatility due to the regulatory scrutiny and potential fines faced by Meta.
CONFIDENCE 80
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