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NASDAQ:META 13 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

U.S. stock indexes showed mixed performance, with blue-chip stocks like those in the Dow rising slightly while tech-heavy indexes such as the Nasdaq declined. The S&P 500 lost 0.48% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.41%, weighed down by significant losses in Alphabet, which fell about 5.5%-6%. Other major tech companies including Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft also saw declines, reflecting investor concerns. Meanwhile, gains in companies like Caterpillar and Visa helped the Dow finish higher. In after-hours trading, index ETFs remained mostly flat, with the Invesco QQQ Trust and SPDR S&P 500 ETF dipping slightly and the Dow ETF inching up. In corporate news, Meta is transferring control of WhatsApp to CRED founder Kunal Shah as Meta becomes a minority investor in the Indian fintech, which is raising about $900 million at a $4.5 billion valuation. In the AI and cloud sector, CoreWeave is set to join the Nasdaq-100, following a strong week for its shares. Creator marketing is becoming a major part of U.S. media budgets, with ad spending projected to reach $44 billion in 2026. Recent trading also saw SpaceX shares rise on record options demand and index buying speculation, while Meta’s stock has been volatile amid leadership changes and ongoing concerns about the costs of its AI initiatives.
Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.9% to $115.17 Friday, pressured by declines in Alphabet and Disney. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and updates on Warner Bros deals next week. Frontier’s merger with Verizon is set to complete Jan. 20, with Frontier shares halted after Friday’s session.
18 January 2026
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Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Apple and Alphabet shares fell Friday, while Microsoft and Amazon posted small gains as the Magnificent Seven ended mixed. Nvidia suppliers halted H200 chip production for China after customs blocked shipments, according to reports. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders face earnings releases and a Supreme Court hearing this week.
18 January 2026
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Meta stock: $60 million pay package detail drops as investors brace for earnings and AI spending test

Meta stock: $60 million pay package detail drops as investors brace for earnings and AI spending test

Meta shares closed at $620.25 Friday, down 0.1% after the company disclosed incoming President Dina Powell McCormick’s $60 million equity grant and $1 million base salary. Meta will report quarterly earnings Jan. 28. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Meta recently announced nuclear energy deals to support its AI data centers.
17 January 2026
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Meta stock nudges lower after hours as Wikipedia AI deal and FTC scrutiny sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Meta stock nudges lower after hours as Wikipedia AI deal and FTC scrutiny sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Meta shares slipped 0.1% to $620.32 in after-hours trading Friday after a flat session. Wikimedia Foundation signed new AI data deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, setting a precedent for paid training data. Investors await Meta’s Jan. 28 earnings for signals on spending and ad demand. U.S. regulators are increasing scrutiny of tech hiring practices.
16 January 2026
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Oklo (OKLO) stock jumps as traders eye Meta nuclear campus timeline and insider sales

Oklo (OKLO) stock jumps as traders eye Meta nuclear campus timeline and insider sales

Oklo shares closed up 2.9% at $94.14 Friday after a volatile session, as traders focused on its 1.2 GW Ohio nuclear project tied to Meta data centers. A recent SEC filing showed co-founder Caroline Cochran sold shares under a prearranged plan. Pre-construction work on the Ohio campus is set for 2026. Investors await new filings and the next quarterly report, expected in March.
16 January 2026
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Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta shares rose 0.7% to $625.36 Friday as investors tracked AI expansion costs and awaited fourth-quarter results due Jan. 28. Earthjustice urged Louisiana regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion data center project, warning of risks to utility customers. Meta will shut down Horizon Workrooms and halt some Quest hardware sales in February. Wikimedia signed content-training deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.
16 January 2026
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Vistra (VST) stock jumps nearly 7% after Meta nuclear pact — what traders watch next

Vistra (VST) stock jumps nearly 7% after Meta nuclear pact — what traders watch next

Vistra shares surged 6.6% to $180.18 Thursday after Meta signed long-term nuclear power agreements covering 2,609 megawatts from Vistra’s PJM plants. Wall Street’s focus remains on a $2.25 billion debt deal set to close Jan. 22. UBS and Scotiabank raised price targets, while Jefferies cut theirs, citing PJM market uncertainty. Vistra recently agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy for $4.7 billion, adding 10 gas plants.
16 January 2026
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Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta Platforms shares rose 0.9% to $620.80 in after-hours trading Thursday after Wikipedia named Meta as a partner in new AI content training deals. COO Javier Olivan sold 517 shares at $653 each, according to a recent filing. Two dump truck drivers were arrested by ICE at a Meta data center construction site in Louisiana. Meta reports earnings Jan. 28.
15 January 2026
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Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo shares fell 3.8% to $92.28 Thursday after filings showed CEO Jacob DeWitte and COO Caroline Cochran sold about 45,800 shares each under prearranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. The insider sales followed Oklo’s recent deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares. Oklo lagged sector peers as investors watched for updates on licensing and funding.
15 January 2026
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Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.4% to $615.52 Thursday after the company cut about 1,500 jobs in its Reality Labs unit, shifting investment from metaverse projects to AI and wearables. Earthjustice urged regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center deal, citing a lease arrangement that could let Meta exit with minimal cost. Wikimedia Foundation announced licensing deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon for AI training.
15 January 2026
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Oklo stock slips after insider sales filing; CEO flags labor crunch for nuclear buildout

Oklo stock slips after insider sales filing; CEO flags labor crunch for nuclear buildout

Oklo Inc. shares fell 1.2% to $95.97 Wednesday after a Form 4 filing showed co-founder Caroline Cochran sold 26,741 shares at $111.38 on Jan. 9 under a preset plan. CEO Jacob DeWitte told Bloomberg TV that labor shortages could slow new plant construction, with Oklo’s Ohio site aiming for first reactor service by 2030. About 11.5 million shares traded. The Nasdaq 100 tracker QQQ dropped 1.1%.
15 January 2026
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Meta stock slides as Reality Labs layoffs and “Meta Compute” AI push put spending back in focus

Meta stock slides as Reality Labs layoffs and “Meta Compute” AI push put spending back in focus

Meta shares fell 1.7% to $631.09 Wednesday after the company announced cuts at Reality Labs and a renewed focus on AI infrastructure. CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined plans for “tens of gigawatts” of computing power, with up to $72 billion in capital expenditures for 2025. Meta confirmed layoffs at Reality Labs, affecting about 10% of staff and closing several VR studios.
14 January 2026
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Meta Platforms (META) stock slides as Reality Labs cuts loom and Zuckerberg rolls out “Meta Compute”

Meta Platforms (META) stock slides as Reality Labs cuts loom and Zuckerberg rolls out “Meta Compute”

Meta shares fell 1.8% Tuesday to $630.70 after reports the company will cut about 10% of staff in its Reality Labs division. CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled “Meta Compute,” a new initiative to expand AI infrastructure, with plans for major data center and power investments. Layoffs are expected to hit virtual reality teams hardest. Meta has spent over $60 billion on Reality Labs since 2020.
13 January 2026
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Oklo stock slides in late trade as Meta nuclear deal meets insider selling and long timelines

Oklo stock slides in late trade as Meta nuclear deal meets insider selling and long timelines

Oklo shares fell 3.3% to $99.10 in late trading Tuesday after hitting an intraday high of $107.55. The drop followed news of CEO Jacob DeWitte’s insider share sales and updates on Meta-backed nuclear projects in Ohio. Oklo’s agreement with Meta targets a 1.2 GW power campus, with pre-construction work set for 2026. Broader nuclear stocks were mostly flat.
13 January 2026
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Meta stock slides as “Meta Compute” plan spotlights AI spending and power risk

Meta stock slides as “Meta Compute” plan spotlights AI spending and power risk

Meta shares fell 1.7% to about $642 Tuesday after CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the “Meta Compute” AI infrastructure push. The company named Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, focusing on data centers and partnerships. Meta will exempt Italy from its WhatsApp AI chatbot ban after pressure from Italian regulators. Microsoft announced new U.S. data center plans emphasizing utility and water transparency.
13 January 2026
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Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

Kaiser Permanente began mailing settlement notices this week after a federal court approved a proposed $46 million deal over alleged patient data leaks. Eligible users in nine states and D.C. who accessed logged-in Kaiser sites or apps between November 2017 and May 2024 can file claims by March 12, 2026. Estimated payouts range from $20 to $40 per person. A final approval hearing is set for May 7 in San Francisco.
13 January 2026
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  • South Koreans Invest AI Stock Gains into Surging Property Market
    June 23, 2026, 1:39 AM EDT. South Korean investors are channeling substantial profits from artificial intelligence (AI) stocks into the country's overheated real estate sector. Despite government efforts to redirect funds away from property, the market continues to attract significant capital. Analysts warn that the inflow of stock windfalls into real estate risks inflating asset bubbles. The government faces challenges in persuading investors to diversify their portfolios amid sustained property price surges, complicating efforts to stabilize the housing market.

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