Meta Shares Slip After AI Spending Surprise, Possible Equity Sale Worries Investors
Meta shares plunged 5.6% to $592.29 after reports it may sell tens of billions in stock to fund soaring AI infrastructure costs, spooking investors with the risk of dilution as capex guidance jumps to up to $145 billion for 2026 despite strong ad results and a $81.18 billion cash pile.