Meta Platforms (META) Stock Week Ahead (Dec 22–26, 2025): EU Privacy Shock, WhatsApp AI Probe, and Wall Street Targets in Focus
Austria’s Supreme Court ruled Meta’s personalized ad model unlawful on Dec. 18, ordering the company to give EU users full data access within 14 days and stop processing sensitive data without consent. META shares closed at $658.77 on Dec. 19, with recent volatility and a market cap near $1.85 trillion. U.S. markets will see reduced hours in the Christmas week, potentially increasing price swings.