Historical meta News Stories
Meta Stock Slides After $25B Bond, Big Tax Hit Now
Meta reported strong revenue but a large one‑time tax charge and ramped AI spending, followed by a $25B bond sale and higher CapEx guidance—moves that sent META shares sharply lower despite healthy user and ad metrics.
Meta Plunges After $16B Tax Charge, AI Spend Surge
Meta reported strong Q3 revenue but a one-time ~$16B tax charge and a big increase in AI-related spending pushed the stock sharply lower. Investors weigh robust user growth and adjusted profits against rising CapEx and regulatory scrutiny.