Meta’s $145 Billion AI Bet Turns Cash Flow Negative
Meta's revenue jumped 26%, but nearly $35 billion of quarterly capital spending helped push free cash flow negative. With full-year capital spending expected to reach as much as $145 billion, the next test is whether Meta's AI gains can translate into stronger cash generation.
Meta Rallies 6.5% While S&P Falls on Muse AI Launch
Meta surged 6.5% while the S&P 500 fell as investors reacted to Muse, Meta’s new AI agent and potential paid subscription business. The announcement got Wall Street’s attention; now adoption, trust and monetization become the tests that matter.