Concerns about out-of-control artificial intelligence (AI) spending have cast a shadow of doubt over Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META recently. Despite being up as much as 35% in 2025, the stock ended the year with a total return of just 13%.
A lot of mega-cap tech titans are ending off 2025 on a high note with big acquisitions.
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Among the top Magnificent 7 stocks in the market, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is clearly a perennial favorite for those thinking long-term.
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) gained 1.04% over the past five trading sessions after gaining 1.44% the five prior.
In the most recent trading session, Meta Platforms (META) closed at $666.01, indicating a +1.11% shift from the previous trading day.
The attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands has sued Meta Platforms, accusing the Facebook and Instagram owner of deliberately profiting from advertisements for scams and failing to keep its social media platforms safe for children.
Big Tech is closing the year with continued momentum as companies push artificial intelligence deeper into products, infrastructure and monetization strategies.
Manus was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs. The company's origins immediately set off alarm bells in Washington amid intensifying US-China tensions.
Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ) has gone all-in on artificial intelligence (AI), releasing open-source models like Llama, building massive data centers, and integrating AI features across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other products.
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) revealed today the purchase of Manus, a Singapore-based maker of general purpose agentic AI, which can execute tasks such as coding, market research, and data analysis.