Meta Platforms (META) Stock News Today: Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, Zuckerberg’s AI Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 17, 2025)
Meta shares rose 1.5% to around $657 Wednesday, valuing the company near $1.85 trillion, as investors reacted to Instagram Reels launching on Amazon Fire TV in the U.S. The move brings short-form video to television screens for the first time. Traders weighed the new product against concerns over Meta’s AI spending and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.