Meta Platforms is significantly increasing its capital expenditure forecast to between $125 billion and $145 billion by 2026, doubling down on AI infrastructure investments despite planned layoffs. The Facebook-parent’s user base continues to grow, with daily active people reaching 3.56 billion.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rallies to sharply higher close; chip surge offsets Iran worries
US markets closed higher led by chip stocks, with Micron boosting sentiment through a massive investment plan tied to AI demand. Gains came despite rising