Meta is testing a premium subscription on Instagram that offers access to exclusive features, TechCrunch reported Monday (March 30), citing an email from the company. The Instagram Plus subscription is being tested in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines, and possibly other countries, the report said, citing information from users.
Meta aims to share what it learns at its Meta Lab stores with the retailers of its artificial intelligence (AI)- and virtual reality (VR)-enabled wearables, Retail TouchPoints reported Monday (March 30).
Meta Platforms (META) reached $536.38 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.03% change compared to its last close.
Analysts at Jefferies say that while regulatory scrutiny may affect Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB), the company could still present attractive long-term investment opportunities. In a note to clients, Jefferies highlighted that concerns around regulatory and court-related issues have been persistent for years and may not be as severe as feared.
Meta has begun testing a premium subscription on Instagram in a few countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The subscription, called Instagram Plus, unlocks access to exclusive features.
Meta Platforms, Inc. trades at a sub-20 P/E, which makes it the 'cheapest' Magnificent Seven stock today. META stock got comparatively cheap by selling off all through the first quarter of 2026. META's aggressive $162B CAPEX plan, focused on AI and Reality Labs, risks near-term FCF turning negative but offers long-term optionality.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) saw its share price target lowered on Monday, March 30, even though Morgan Stanley dubbed it a “top pick.”
Yesterday, shares of Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META) dropped nearly 8% in a single trading session, ending the day at $547.54 per share.
Meta Platforms stock has entered a stunning bear market, with shares down nearly 35% from 2025 highs, yet management remains committed to aggressive AI investment. META is confidently ramping up AI infrastructure and partnerships, but the market demands clear monetization beyond advertising to justify elevated capital outlays and valuation rerating. Despite legal headwinds and heavy AI spending, META trades at a forward P/E of 17.4x, which is even below the S&P 500, as pessimism returned to haunt investors.
James Czerniawski explains why the social media addiction lawsuit against Meta Platforms (META) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) YouTube is so significant. He outlines ways the decision trickles into price action after the Mag 7 giant sold off 11% this week.
Investors are worried that recent adverse legal rulings could open the door for widespread further penalties.
The Nasdaq slumped 3.23% this week, its worst drop since April 2025. Meta slid more than 11% after two court defeats, and Micron fell more than 15% as investors rotated out of the memory company following a huge pop.