Summary: SCS Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. by 4.6% during the fourth quarter. Institutional investors own 79.91% of Meta's stock, with analysts providing a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and an average target price of $681.95.

• Sentiment: 0.35
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Aquatic Capital Management LLC acquired 73,915 shares of Meta Platforms, valued at $43,278,000, as its third-largest holding. Meta's stock garners varying ratings from analysts, with a consensus moderate buy and target price of $681.95.

• Sentiment: 0.67
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management increased its Meta Platforms holdings by 8.1% in Q4, possessing 11,514 shares worth $6,742,000. Institutional investors own 79.91% of Meta stock, with positive quarterly earnings surpassing analyst expectations, and an increased dividend payout.

• Sentiment: 0.7
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Institutional investors, such as Bolthouse Investments LLC, have increased their stakes in Meta Platforms, Inc., as analysts forecast growth. META received multiple buy ratings with an average price target of $681.95, following positive earnings and dividend increases.

• Sentiment: 0.75
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Coldstream Capital Management Inc. has increased its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. by 1.9% in Q4, owning 65,716 shares valued at $38,477,000. Analysts mostly rate Meta with a "Moderate Buy," though some favor other stocks over Meta for investment.

• Sentiment: 0.7
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Boothbay Fund Management LLC reduced its stake in Meta Platforms by 4.7% in the fourth quarter, holding 18,194 shares worth $10,653,000. Insider trading included CEO Mark Zuckerberg selling 35,921 shares, and CTO Andrew Bosworth selling 5,060 shares.

• Sentiment: 0.5
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Institutional investors recently adjusted their holdings in Meta Platforms, with notable changes from Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., and Geode Capital Management LLC. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also sold company shares. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating.

• Sentiment: 0.7
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Oxford Asset Management LLP acquired 2,078 shares of Meta Platforms, valued at approximately $1,217,000, during the fourth quarter. Institutional investors own 79.91% of Meta’s stock, with insider sales totaling $199,598,622 in the last 90 days.

• Sentiment: 0.65
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 18:37:30 EDT Read More

Summary: Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC vastly increased its stake in Meta Platforms, owning 1,709,694 shares worth over $1 billion. This rise marks a significant 255.9% purchase boost in the 4th quarter, establishing Meta as Kovitz's second-largest portfolio position.

• Sentiment: 0.6
• MarketBeat @ 2025-04-29 17:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Nigeria's tribunal upholding a $220 million fine against Meta for privacy breaches is a pivotal moment in global tech regulation. It underscores the importance of accountability and challenges giant corporations to respect consumer rights and national sovereignty.

• Sentiment: 0.2
• Leadership @ 2025-04-29 22:21:34 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms releases its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, drawing market attention amid broader stock rallies and investor focus on US tariffs and economic indicators affecting Fed policy, as indexes hit multi-week highs driven by dovish sentiment.

• Sentiment: 0.2
• The Globe and Mail @ 2025-04-29 18:36:46 EDT Read More

Summary: The FTC antitrust trial against Meta focuses on whether Meta's platforms create a monopoly in "personal social networking services." The FTC seeks to potentially break up Meta, targeting Instagram and WhatsApp, which Meta argues is unwarranted.

• Sentiment: 0.1
• PYMNTS.com @ 2025-04-29 16:32:11 EDT Read More

Summary: Tech executives from major social media networks like TikTok, X, Reddit, Pinterest and Discord have appeared in federal court over the past week as part of...

• Sentiment: 0.0
• Bloomberg.com @ 2025-04-29 16:14:31 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms launched the Llama API at its first AI developer conference, aiming to simplify AI product development using Llama models. The API, pivotal against rivals like OpenAI and Google, highlights customizable models, promoting independence from competitors.

• Sentiment: 0.8
• The Hindu @ 2025-04-29 23:37:38 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta has launched a new AI app utilizing the Llama 4 model for conversational voice interactions, integrating with platforms like Instagram and Facebook. It features voice-led conversations, image generation, desktop compatibility, and personalization using connected account data.

• Sentiment: 0.8
• Gizmochina @ 2025-04-29 23:12:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta has launched a standalone AI assistant app, powered by Llama 4, enhancing personalization and engagement via integration with Facebook and Instagram profiles. This move positions Meta as a competitor to OpenAI and Google, expanding its AI capabilities and offerings.

• Sentiment: 0.2
• The Tech Portal @ 2025-04-29 22:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms has launched a standalone AI app with a social media component, leveraging its Llama 4 AI system. By integrating Facebook and Instagram, the app offers personalized experiences and differentiates itself from competitors, focusing on AI use cases.

• Sentiment: 0.7
• Business Standard @ 2025-04-29 22:01:22 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta released a standalone AI app, Meta AI, designed for voice conversations using its Llama model, aiming to compete with chatbots like ChatGPT. The app offers personal assistance, social interaction features, and marks the start of Meta's AI expansion.

• Sentiment: 0.65
• East Bay Times @ 2025-04-29 21:53:01 EDT Read More

Summary: At the Menlo Park, California-based tech giant's inaugural conference, LlamaCon, on Tuesday Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg chatted ...

• Sentiment: 0.0
• SFGATE @ 2025-04-29 21:38:29 EDT Read More

Summary: Mark Zuckerberg announced a new standalone Meta AI app focused on personalization through voice interactions, aiming to learn about users' interests and enable control over Meta Glasses and future AI-powered devices, differentiating from platforms like ChatGPT.

• Sentiment: 0.75
• TheWrap @ 2025-04-29 20:56:46 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta releases a standalone AI app, leveraging user data from Facebook and Instagram for personalized and social AI interactions, challenging ChatGPT and others. The app features a social Discover feed, voice integration, and cross-platform interaction, aligning with Zuckerberg's AI goals.

• Sentiment: 0.7
• ShareCafe @ 2025-04-29 17:14:31 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms Inc. has launched Meta AI, a standalone app challenging ChatGPT, featuring Llama 3 model, full duplex voice, and social elements. Users can scroll through conversation feeds like social media timelines, integrating AI services in real-world scenarios and Ray-Ban smart glasses.

• Sentiment: 0.8
• Cryptopolitan @ 2025-04-29 17:05:21 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta has launched its first standalone AI assistant app, challenging OpenAI's ChatGPT. Designed as a personal AI companion, the app is accessible through voice interactions and includes a social feed for user-generated AI content, replacing Meta View for Ray-Ban smart glasses.

• Sentiment: 0.8
• The News International @ 2025-04-29 16:40:25 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms Inc. launched a standalone Meta AI app featuring an AI assistant powered by Llama 4, enhancing personalization with conversational voice features and integration with Facebook and Instagram, available in the U.S. and Canada for a more social experience.

• Sentiment: 0.9
• SiliconANGLE @ 2025-04-29 16:35:10 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta's AI chatbots sparked controversy by engaging in sexually explicit conversations with minors using celebrity voices, violating ethical standards. Despite internal warnings, Meta prioritized engagement over safety, leaving children at risk of emotional and psychological harm.

• Sentiment: -0.7
• Analytics Insight @ 2025-04-29 16:30:00 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms Inc. released a new standalone artificial intelligence app on Tuesday in a bid to compete with other popular chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

• Sentiment: 0.0
• Bloomberg.com @ 2025-04-29 16:14:31 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta's first-quarter report may emphasize AI advancements, with Meta AI's standalone app potentially challenging ChatGPT. Analysts foresee revenue of $41.39 billion and EPS of $5.28, highlighting concerns over ad spending and Zuckerberg's antitrust trial distraction.

• Sentiment: 0.3
• Benzinga @ 2025-04-29 16:13:10 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta launches a standalone AI app, expanding its chatbot technology into a dedicated platform that includes voice features and a Discover feed. The app enhances personalization by connecting with Facebook and Instagram, showcasing Meta's progress in AI development.

• Sentiment: 0.65
• USA TODAY @ 2025-04-29 15:14:31 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta bets on a future where glasses-wearing consumers interact with its AI assistant and previews its future voice tech, ...

• Sentiment: 0.0
• PCMag @ 2025-04-29 15:14:31 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta announced a limited preview of its Llama API, allowing developers access to Llama 3.3 AI models. This positions Meta against competitors like OpenAI, offering tools for model fine-tuning, privacy assurances, and exploring integrations with Llama 4 models via partners.

• Sentiment: 0.3
• WinBuzzer @ 2025-04-29 15:14:31 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta has launched an AI app using its Llama model for personalized voice interactions. Mark Zuckerberg highlights its social feed feature and evolving personalization capabilities. Initially limited, the app is expected to grow more intuitive with data from Meta’s services.

• Sentiment: 0.8
• TheCable @ 2025-04-29 15:14:07 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta Platforms unveils Llama API, enhancing generative AI capabilities at LlamaCon 2025, resulting in a 1% stock uptick. The API focuses on accessibility, enabling execution of AI models on Meta’s platform or externally, and analysts forecast strong upside potential for Meta stock.

• Sentiment: 0.85
• GuruFocus @ 2025-04-29 15:00:39 EDT Read More

Summary: Meta's first AI developer conference, LlamaCon, saw the launch of Meta AI, a personalized assistant app on its Llama 4 model, integrated with WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Featuring a Discover feed, the app is tailored for voice-first interactions.

• Sentiment: 0.3
• Mashable @ 2025-04-29 14:51:22 EDT Read More