Meta Platforms exceeded first-quarter revenue expectations, driven by strong advertising performance, and anticipates similar success in the second quarter. The company is increasing capital expenditures to bolster AI infrastructure, despite economic uncertainties and potential tariff impacts. While some advertisers are reducing spending, Meta’s reliable platform positions it to benefit from market instability, though regulatory challenges in Europe loom.
US stocks: US market ends lower as tech stocks weigh on sentiment
Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with AI chip stocks experiencing a significant downturn while Moderna and other healthcare companies surged. Investors are weighing the