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Research Alert: Meta: Subscription Offerings Could Help Change The Narrative

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:META announced a global expansion of subscription offerings across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, introducing consumer plans priced at $3.99/month for Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus, and $2.99/month for WhatsApp Plus. The plans are intended to provide enhanced features like profile personalization, expanded reactions, and story analytics. META is also testing new subscription tiers under the Meta One brand, with AI-focused plans (Meta One Plus at $7.99/month; Meta One Premium at $19.99/month), as well as professional solutions for creators and businesses (Meta One Essential at $14.99/month; Meta One Advanced at $49.99/month). We consider this strategic shift a positive, as it has the potential to diversify META's revenue model beyond advertising with a more stable, recurring revenue stream, while boosting user engagement through premium features. Peer SNAP has found success through subscriptions. Up until now, investors have been frustrated by META's elevated spend and lack of new product rollouts.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Fall Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) down 0.5% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) falling 2.4%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index lost 1.5%.In corporate news, Zscaler (ZS) shares tumbled 31% after the cloud security company provided a fiscal Q4 revenue outlook below market estimates, even though it reported better-than-expected results for the prior three-month period.Meta Platforms (META) plans to sell Meta AI chatbot consumer subscriptions for the first time, as the company looks to offset its billions of dollars of investments in AI, Bloomberg reported. Meta shares rose 3.4%.Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares added 2.6% after the firm said Verda has selected its Nvidia (NVDA) GPU-accelerated, rack-scale systems for its AI cloud infrastructure in Europe.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Chief Executive C.C. Wei told employees they will receive a more than 30% increase in profit-sharing payouts on average this year, driven by strong earnings growth fueled by AI demand, Bloomberg reported. Taiwan Semiconductor shares gained 3%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) down 0.5% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) falling 2.5%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index lost 1.7%.In corporate news, Meta Platforms (META) plans to sell Meta AI chatbot consumer subscriptions for the first time, as the company looks to offset its billions of dollars of investments in AI, Bloomberg reported. Meta shares rose 3.8%.

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Wire

Market Chatter: Meta Platforms to Sell Consumer Subscriptions to its AI Chatbot for First Time

Meta Platforms (META) plans to sell Meta AI chatbot consumer subscriptions for the first time, as the company looks to offset its billions of dollars of investments in artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing a company spokesperson.The new subscriptions come in two tiers, namely, a $7.99 a month basic tier called Meta One Plus and $19.99 more advanced tier called Meta One Premium, and will start rolling out in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia, with plans for further expansion later, according to the report.Users will continue to be able to use Meta AI chatbot for free, but will eventually run into a limit with repeated usage, the report said.Meta Platforms did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of the company were up over 3% in Wednesday trading.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $630.23, Change: $+17.89, Percent Change: +2.92%

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Meta Platforms Stockholders Urged by JLens to Vote in Favor of Content Moderation Transparency Proposal

Meta Platforms (META) stockholders have been urged by registered investment advisor JLens to vote in favor of its proposal that seeks greater transparency for the company's content moderation practices, JLens said Tuesday.The proposal focuses on greater accountability for any proliferation of online hate on the company's platforms, according to a statement.JLens said that ineffective content moderation could drive away users to platforms with more robust guardrails, impacting Meta's engagement and revenue.Meta Platforms did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.Price: $609.01, Change: $-1.26, Percent Change: -0.21%

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Market Chatter: Meta Platforms Launches Forum App With AI Tools for Facebook Groups

Meta Platforms (META) has quietly launched a standalone app called "Forum" for Facebook Groups, positioning it as a dedicated space for deeper community discussions and engagement similar to Reddit, TechCrunch reported Friday.The app integrates users' existing Facebook Groups, profiles, and activity after login, allows posting under nicknames, and keeps shared content visible within Facebook Groups.Meta said Forum's feeds focus on ongoing group conversations rather than trending content and include an AI-powered "Ask" tab that summarizes answers from group discussions, along with an AI assistant for moderation and administrative support, TechCrunch added.Meta Platforms did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $609.67, Change: $+2.29, Percent Change: +0.38%

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Commodities

Enbridge to Build $1.2 Billion Wyoming Solar-Storage Project for Meta

Enbridge (ENB) and Meta Platforms (META) have expanded their renewable energy partnership with a solar and battery storage project in Wyoming to support the technology giant's growing US data center operations, the companies said on Tuesday.The first phase of the Cowboy Project, located near Cheyenne, Wyoming, deepens the energy partnership between Canada-based Enbridge and Meta Platforms, bringing their total contracted renewable energy capacity across North America to about 1.6 gigawatts.The project will combine 365 megawatts of solar generation with a 200-megawatt battery energy storage system capable of delivering 1.6 gigawatt-hours of electricity.Enbridge said it expects to invest about $1.2 billion in the project, which is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027.The battery storage component is designed to store electricity generated by the solar facility and discharge it during periods of high demand, helping improve grid reliability and supporting the integration of renewable power into the regional electricity system.Power from the project will be delivered to Meta through Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power under Wyoming's Large Power Contract Service tariff, which is tailored for large energy users such as data centers without affecting retail customer electricity rates.Tesla (TSLA) will supply and service the battery systems under a long-term tolling agreement tied to the project.Meta said the project would help support reliable electricity supplies for its data center operations while adding renewable energy capacity to the grid.The Cowboy Project adds to Enbridge's existing renewable energy portfolio, supporting Meta, including the Clear Fork Solar, Easter Wind and Cone Wind projects in Texas.Price: $423.80, Change: $+5.95, Percent Change: +1.42%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) increasing 0.6% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1.9%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index was up 0.9%.In corporate news, Meta Platforms (META) reached an agreement with the Breathitt County School District to settle a lawsuit alleging that addiction to top social media platforms has upended learning and forced public schools to spend large amounts of resources fighting a mental health crisis, Bloomberg reported. A Meta spokesperson toldvia email that the company has resolved this case amicably. Meta shares rose 0.3%.Nvidia (NVDA) reported fiscal Q1 revenue above Wall Street's estimates as data center sales outperformed expectations amid an AI boom. Its shares still declined 1.5%.Intuit's (INTU) stock plunged 20%. The financial technology platform late Wednesday reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results and disclosed plans to reduce its workforce by about 17%.SpaceX (SPCX) filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Wednesday for an initial public offering. Separately, SpaceX entered into cloud-computing agreements to provide Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic access to its server infrastructure, SpaceX said in a regulatory filing. Amazon shares rose 1.5%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) increasing 0.6% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1.9%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index was up 0.9%.In corporate news, Meta Platforms (META) reached an agreement with the Breathitt County School District to settle a lawsuit alleging that addiction to top social media platforms has upended learning and forced public schools to spend large amounts of resources fighting a mental health crisis, Bloomberg reported. A Meta spokesperson toldvia email that the company has resolved this case amicably. Meta shares rose 0.3%.

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Wire

Update: Market Chatter: Meta Settles School Suit Alleging Harmful Effects of Social Media Addiction

(Updates with Meta's response to a request for comment from.)Meta Platforms (META) reached an agreement with the Breathitt County School District to settle a lawsuit alleging that addiction to top social media platforms has upended learning and forced public schools to spend large amounts of resources fighting a mental health crisis, Bloomberg reported Thursday.Snap (SNAP), Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube and TikTok settled with the school district a week ago, according to the report."We've resolved this case amicably and remain focused on our longstanding work to build protections like Teen Accounts that help teens stay safe online, while giving parents simple controls to support their families," a Meta spokesperson toldvia email.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $608.35, Change: $+3.29, Percent Change: +0.54%

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Market Chatter: Meta Settles School Suit Alleging Harmful Effects of Social Media Addiction

Meta Platforms (META) reached an agreement with the Breathitt County School District to settle a lawsuit alleging that addiction to top social media platforms has upended learning and forced public schools to spend large amounts of resources fighting a mental health crisis, Bloomberg reported Thursday.Snap (SNAP), Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube and TikTok settled with the school district a week ago, according to the report.Meta didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $608.12, Change: $+3.06, Percent Change: +0.51%

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Meta Settles School Suit Alleging Harmful Effects of Social Media Addiction, Bloomberg Reports

Meta Settles School Suit Alleging Harmful Effects of Social Media Addiction, Bloomberg Reports

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 2.1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 4.7%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index popped 4.1%.In corporate news, Microsoft-backed OpenAI (MSFT) is aiming for an initial public offering as soon as September that will value the company at more than $1 trillion, the Financial Times reported. Microsoft shares rose 1%.Nvidia's (NVDA) fiscal Q1 sales are expected to outperform market projections, with potential for "enhanced" cash returns likely to be among the key areas of focus, BofA Securities said in a note. The brokerage maintained its buy rating on the Nvidia stock, with a $320 price objective, citing its "dominance in the fastest growing tech market and its compelling valuation." Nvidia shares rose 1.3%.Meta Platforms (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees the company does not expect further company-wide layoffs this year, Reuters reported, citing an internal memo. Meta on Wednesday cut 10% of its global workforce and reassigned 7,000 employees to AI-related initiatives as part of a broad restructuring, the report said. Meta shares added 0.2%.Intuit (INTU) is laying off about 17% of its global workforce, or roughly 3,000 employees, as part of a restructuring aimed at simplifying operations and sharpening focus on key priorities, including AI initiatives, Reuters reported. Intuit shares were down 3.6%.

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Market Chatter: Meta CEO Says No More Company-Wide Layoffs Expected in 2026

Meta Platforms (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees the company does not expect further company-wide layoffs this year, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing an internal memo.Meta on Wednesday cut 10% of its global workforce and reassigned 7,000 employees to AI-related initiatives as part of a broad restructuring, the report said.Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $605.00, Change: $+2.39, Percent Change: +0.40%

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Meta Glasses Under Investigation by Texas AG Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he has launched an investigation into Meta Platforms' (META) Meta AI Glasses to explore whether the glasses expose Texans' private data, recordings and facial geometry."Although Meta advertises its glasses as 'designed for privacy' and claims that it takes steps to protect private and key identifiable information, serious concerns have arisen," Paxton said. "Individuals at Meta's subcontractor Sama, located in Kenya, access consumers private information despite Meta's privacy representations."Meta didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from.Price: $604.26, Change: $+1.65, Percent Change: +0.27%

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Meta Glasses Under Investigation by Texas AG Ken Paxton

Meta Glasses Under Investigation by Texas AG Ken Paxton

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) decreasing 0.6% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gaining 0.7%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 0.2%.In corporate news, Intel (INTC) is urging notebook and personal computer makers to increase adoption of central processing units built on its latest 18A production process as demand for AI computing strains processor supply, Nikkei Asia reported. Intel shares were up 3.1%.Apple's (AAPL) Chief Hardware Officer Johny Srouji is reorganizing hardware development and shifting oversight of core functions to speed up work on future devices, Bloomberg reported. Apple shares were fractionally higher.Nvidia's (NVDA) fiscal Q1 sales are expected to outperform market projections, with potential for "enhanced" cash returns likely to be among the key areas of focus, BofA Securities said. Nvidia shares were down 0.5%.Meta Platforms (META) is moving 7,000 employees into new AI-focused roles as part of a broader restructuring that also includes planned job cuts later this week, Bloomberg reported Monday. Meta shares fell 1.5%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Mixed in Afternoon Trading

Tech stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) falling 0.2% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gaining 1.3%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index climbed 0.8%.In corporate news, Nvidia's (NVDA) fiscal Q1 sales are expected to outperform market projections, with potential for "enhanced" cash returns likely to be among the key areas of focus, BofA Securities said. Nvidia shares were little changed.Meta Platforms (META) is moving 7,000 employees into new AI-focused roles as part of a broader restructuring that also includes planned job cuts later this week, Bloomberg reported Monday. Meta shares fell 1.5%.ASML (ASML) plans to begin receiving chip equipment made by its newest machines within months, Reuters reported, citing CEO Christophe Fouquet. ASML shares fell 0.5%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fractionally lower and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rising 1.1%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 1%.In corporate news, Meta (META) is moving 7,000 employees into new AI-focused roles as part of a broader restructuring that also includes planned job cuts later this week, Bloomberg reported Monday. The workers will be reassigned to teams focused on AI products, including agents and apps, according to the memo from Chief People Officer Janelle Gale reviewed by Bloomberg. Meta shares were down 1.1%.

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Top Midday Stories: Home Depot Earnings Top Estimates; Blackstone, Google Form AI Data Center Joint Venture

All three major US stock indexes were down in late-morning trading Tuesday, as the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level in almost 19 years.The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is considering helping ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz if it doesn't get unblocked by early July, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing a senior official in the military alliance. Several NATO members support the idea, but it doesn't have the necessary unanimous support yet, the report said, citing a diplomat from a NATO country.In company news, Home Depot (HD) reported fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $3.43 per diluted share, down from $3.56 a year earlier but above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $3.41. Fiscal Q1 net sales were $41.77 billion, up from $39.86 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $41.59 billion. For fiscal 2026, the company said it expects adjusted EPS growth of about flat to 4% from $14.69 in fiscal 2025. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $15.01. The company also said it expects full-year sales growth of 2.5% to 4.5%. Home Depot shares were up 0.5% around midday.Blackstone (BX) said late Monday it's forming a US-based joint venture with Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google to provide AI-focused data center capacity and cloud computing services powered by Google's Tensor processing units. Blackstone will invest $5 billion in equity initially for the JV, which plans to bring its first 500 megawatts of capacity online in 2027 and expand further over time, the private equity giant said. Google will provide TPU hardware, software and related services, Blackstone said. Blackstone shares were down 1.5%, while Alphabet's Class C and Class A shares were down 2.3% and 2.5%, respectively.Meta Platforms (META) is moving 7,000 workers into new AI-focused roles as part of a broader restructuring that also includes planned job cuts later this week, Bloomberg reported late Monday, citing an internal memo. The layoffs, which are expected to impact 10% of Meta employees, are expected to get underway on Wednesday, Reuters reported late Monday, citing an internal memo. Meta shares were down 1.1%.Blue Owl (OWL) Co-Founder Doug Ostrover is selling his stake in the NFL's Washington Commanders back to the Josh Harris-led ownership group, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Blue Owl shares were down 1.1%.Price: $301.28, Change: $+1.47, Percent Change: +0.49%

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