Meta Shares Plunge as Spending Spree Alarms Investors

The Silicon Valley technology behemoth has delivered a harsh surprise to its shareholders. While the company posted impressive revenue growth, its stock is experiencing a steep decline with no clear bottom in sight. The catalyst for this sell-off is a dual threat: spiraling operational expenditures and a multi-billion dollar gamble on artificial intelligence that currently lacks a defined path to profitability. As competitors like Amazon and Google already generate revenue from their AI initiatives, Meta is burning through capital with no transparent strategy for returns.

A paradoxical situation was revealed in the latest quarterly earnings. Meta’s revenue surged by a substantial 26 percent, reaching $51.24 billion, fueled by robust advertising demand. However, Read more...