Meta Platforms' (META) second-quarter 2024 performance benefits from higher advertising revenues, expanding AI integration and a strong user base.
After Wednesday's tech-led rebound amid the Federal Reserve's rate decision, the stock market could be in for further gains. The major index futures point to a higher opening, although suggesting a slowdown in the upward momentum is in the cards.
Meta shares soared during premarket trading on Thursday, extending a rally from the day before after the social media titan reported strong earnings in its core ad business as CEO Mark Zuckerberg strives to soothe investor concerns over the company's aggressive investments in artificial intelligence.
Can we quantify just how comprehensively Mark Zuckerberg has steered his social media behemoth Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB) away from his metaverse ambitions in favour of the alluring world of artificial intelligence? Perhaps.
Meta's user growth in the U.S. remains strong, especially among young adults, contrary to the public narrative. Ad revenue for Meta continues to grow, with strong performance in different geographic segments. Meta's focus on AI, GenAI products, Threads, and AR/VR technologies show promising potential for future revenue growth and market expansion.
Meta has scrapped its celebrity AI assistants after less than a year. The company is shifting focus to its new AI Studio, which lets users create their own AI bots.
Facebook-parent Meta signals strong spending on AI hardware but doesn't give detailed guidance on investment in Nvidia's Blackwell chips.
Meta on Wednesday reported profit of $13.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, beating market expectations and causing its share price to jump.
Meta Platforms shares rose 7.9% in Frankfurt in thin volumes on Thursday, after the U.S. tech giant beat market expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday.
Meta Platforms reported strong Q2 earnings, beating estimates and showing growth in key metrics. Meta's AI investments are paying off, with Meta AI set to become the most-used AI assistant. With Meta trading at an undemanding valuation, it remains a compelling investment opportunity.
WhatsApp's massive 500 million user in India has supercharged Meta's AI ambitions.
WhatsApp's massive 500 million user in India has supercharged Meta's AI ambitions.