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NASDAQ:META 29 December 2025 - 31 December 2025

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.
Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

Dow Jones today: Fed minutes and thin liquidity set the tone for 2025’s final session

The Dow closed down 94.87 points, or 0.20%, at 48,367.06 in thin holiday trading Tuesday. Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers split after a quarter-point rate cut, keeping attention on the 2026 rate outlook. Boeing secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract tied to the F-15 Israel Program. U.S. bond markets will close early at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday; stocks are shut Thursday for New Year’s Day.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

Meta rose 1.1% after announcing a $2–$3 billion deal to acquire AI startup Manus, with plans to integrate its technology into Meta AI products. The S&P 500 fell 0.14%, Nasdaq slipped 0.23%, and the Dow lost 0.20% in thin, year-end trading. Nvidia dipped 0.3%. Fed minutes showed policymakers split on the December rate cut, keeping focus on upcoming economic data.
31 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slips after Fed minutes; Boeing pops on $8.6B Pentagon deal

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips after Fed minutes; Boeing pops on $8.6B Pentagon deal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 94.87 points, or 0.2%, to 48,367.06 in thin after-hours trading Tuesday as investors digested Fed minutes and year-end positioning. Boeing rose nearly 2% after an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract, while declines in Goldman Sachs and Home Depot weighed on the index. Meta Platforms agreed to buy AI startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth up to $3 billion. Citigroup flagged a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss on its Russian unit sale.
31 December 2025
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Meta’s Manus AI deal lifts META as S&P 500 slips in thin year-end trade; Fed minutes in focus

Meta’s Manus AI deal lifts META as S&P 500 slips in thin year-end trade; Fed minutes in focus

The S&P 500 fell 0.14%, Nasdaq lost 0.23%, and the Dow slipped 0.20% in thin post-holiday trading. Meta rose 1.1% after announcing it will acquire AI startup Manus, boosting communication services. Fed minutes showed policymakers split over December’s rate cut. Citigroup dropped 0.8% after revealing a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss tied to the sale of its Russian unit.
30 December 2025
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Meta stock closes up on Manus AI agent deal — what investors are watching next

Meta stock closes up on Manus AI agent deal — what investors are watching next

Meta shares rose 1.2% to $666.49 after the company agreed to acquire AI startup Manus, valuing the Singapore-based firm at $2–$3 billion, according to a source. Meta plans to integrate Manus technology into Meta AI and other products. Traders are watching for U.S. regulatory scrutiny due to Manus’ Chinese origins. The deal follows Manus’ recent move from China to Singapore.
30 December 2025
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AT&T stock today ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and year-end rotation lifts telecoms

AT&T stock today ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and year-end rotation lifts telecoms

AT&T shares rose 0.1% to $24.80 Tuesday afternoon as the broader market remained subdued ahead of Federal Reserve minutes. The stock traded in a narrow range, with peers Verizon and T-Mobile also slightly higher. Investors are watching for AT&T’s Jan. 28 earnings and updates on satellite connectivity with AST SpaceMobile. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.134%.
30 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia AI21 buyout talk hits tape as Meta climbs on Manus deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia AI21 buyout talk hits tape as Meta climbs on Manus deal

Nvidia traded flat after reports of advanced talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion. Meta gained 1.17% to $666.40 after announcing plans to acquire AI startup Manus, with the deal valued at $2 billion to $3 billion by a source. Broader tech stocks were mixed in light, year-end trading. Investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes for signals on 2026 interest rates.
30 December 2025
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S&P 500 Slips Before Fed Minutes as Meta Rises on Manus AI Deal

S&P 500 Slips Before Fed Minutes as Meta Rises on Manus AI Deal

Meta rose 1.2% after announcing plans to acquire AI startup Manus, reportedly valued at $2–3 billion. The Dow slipped 0.24%, S&P 500 fell 0.09%, and Nasdaq eased 0.07% in midday trading as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Apple and Nvidia edged lower, while Microsoft ticked up. T1 Energy climbed 3.7% after selling $160 million in clean-energy tax credits.
30 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slips in thin year-end trade as Fed minutes loom

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips in thin year-end trade as Fed minutes loom

The Dow slipped 0.12% to 48,404.49 by early afternoon Tuesday, with financials and tech stocks weighing and communication services rising after Meta’s AI acquisition. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. ET, following a recent rate cut that split policymakers. Treasury yields edged up, with the 10-year near 4.13%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were little changed in thin, year-end trading.
30 December 2025
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S&P 500 flatlines into year-end as Fed minutes loom; Meta’s AI buy, Boeing contract in focus

S&P 500 flatlines into year-end as Fed minutes loom; Meta’s AI buy, Boeing contract in focus

Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly lower Tuesday, with the Dow down 27 points after tech stocks dragged markets in the previous session. Gold and silver rebounded following a margin hike that triggered a sharp drop Monday. Meta rose 1% after announcing a $2–3 billion AI startup deal. Investors await Fed minutes for signals on 2026 rate policy.
30 December 2025
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Stock market today: S&P 500 futures flat as Fed minutes loom; Meta-Manus AI deal in focus

Stock market today: S&P 500 futures flat as Fed minutes loom; Meta-Manus AI deal in focus

S&P 500 futures dipped 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.03% in early premarket trading Tuesday as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes for rate cut signals. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell in Monday’s session, led by declines in Nvidia, Palantir, and Tesla. DigitalBridge surged 9.6% after SoftBank agreed to buy it for $4 billion. Meta announced a deal to acquire AI startup Manus.
30 December 2025
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Reddit stock pops nearly 4% as Needham spotlights AI-search citations

Reddit stock pops nearly 4% as Needham spotlights AI-search citations

Reddit shares rose 3.9% to $234.65 Monday, outperforming a weaker U.S. market after Needham highlighted the company’s prominence in AI-generated search results. The analyst estimated Reddit accounts for 20% to 40% of AI citations and reiterated a Buy rating with a $300 target. Meta and Pinterest fell, while Snap was little changed. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 ended lower.
30 December 2025
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Meta snaps up Manus AI agent startup as it races to sell “digital employees”

Meta snaps up Manus AI agent startup as it races to sell “digital employees”

Meta said it will acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup owned by Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology, and integrate its AI agent into Meta products, including Meta AI. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bloomberg reported Manus had an annual revenue run rate of $125 million earlier this year from business subscriptions. Meta will operate and sell the Manus service following the deal.
30 December 2025
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AI stocks slide today as Nvidia drops after Intel confirms $5 billion stake sale

AI stocks slide today as Nvidia drops after Intel confirms $5 billion stake sale

Nvidia fell 1.7% after Intel completed a $5 billion private share sale to the chip designer, issuing over 214 million shares at $23.28 each. Broadcom, Palantir, AMD, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta also declined in thin year-end trading. Intel rose 0.25%. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

AI stocks today: Nvidia slips after Intel stake filing as chip rally pauses

Nvidia fell nearly 2% after Intel disclosed Nvidia completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares in a private placement. Intel rose about 0.7%. Semiconductor and Nasdaq-100 ETFs edged lower in thin holiday trading. U.S. markets will close Thursday for New Year’s Day, with traders watching Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
29 December 2025
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