Asian shares are mixed after Wall St sets a record, and the US dollar's value slides further Asian shares are mixed after the S&P 500 ticked to a record and the U.S. dollar's value slid further The Independent UK · Jan 28
Elon Musk's Diss Answered? - WhatsApp Launches 'Strict Account Settings' Elon Musk slammed WhatsApp's security. The Meta-owned app rolls out strict new account controls. WhatsApp top chief responds. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
How TikTok became a flashpoint in the ICE firestorm TikTok as users have found themselves unable to locate content related to ICE raids across the country. Axios · Jan 28
Meta Censoring 'ICE List' Links to Platforms As Mark Zuckerberg Cosies up to Trump Admin Users have been struggling to post links to the database known as 'ICE list' since Monday after the shooting of Alex Pretti. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
French President takes aim at ‘American platforms’ and ‘Chinese algorithms’ as France moves to ban social media for under-15s ‘The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale’ – France wants its own social media ban for minors, and it won’t be the last we see in 2026. TechRadar · Jan 27
S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and Solid Corporate Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.88%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 27
The AI boom’s most unexpected winner? A 175-year-old company called Corning As hyperscalers race to wire ever larger AI clusters, Corning is emerging as one of the most critical—and overlooked—suppliers in the stack. Fortune · Jan 27
Meta Platforms Earnings Preview: Can Q4 Results Revive Meta Stock? Meta’s core business remains strong, led by user growth, engagement, and strong advertising demand. Barchart · Jan 27
Why 1 Analyst Thinks Meta Platforms Stock Can Gain Another 40% from Here Meta’s heavy AI capex weighs on near-term earnings, but one analyst argues it’s building a demand engine the market still underestimates. Barchart · Jan 27
Meta and YouTube face landmark trial over youth social media addiction claims KGM, a 19-year-old from the United States, claims her addiction to Meta, Google and ByteDance platforms at an early age left her with suicidal thoughts and depression. Euronews · Jan 27
UK ministers accept $1m from Meta amid social media ban consultation Campaigners decry ties with ‘Trump-supporting’ tech firms after funding is accepted to develop state AI systems The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year — but their numbers are rising Historically, corporate board rooms have been mostly white and mostly male. Yet the trend started shifting in the 1970s, in part due to gains from the civil rights era and pro-diversity efforts by activists and business groups. The Conversation · Jan 27
Can Meta Access Your WhatsApp Chats? - New Lawsuit Puts Tech Giant Under Fire Is WhatsApp really private? A fresh lawsuit claims Meta can access chats, reigniting fears over privacy, data misuse and trust in Big Tech. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Solos is taking aim at Meta, EssilorLuxottica for alleged smart glasses patent infringement in pivotal case Smart glasses are booming, in large part thanks to Meta. But one of its competitors is now accusing Ray-Ban Meta products of violating its patents. Android Central · Jan 27
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Tech giants head to landmark US trial over social media addiction claims Meta, YouTube and TikTok accused of making products intentionally addictive and harmful to young people
Fortune · Jan 27 TikTok users panic over the app’s ‘immigration data’ collection in its new privacy policy, but the wording isn’t new. Here’s what it means Experts say the phrasing has appeared in previous privacy policies and reflects legal requirements.
MyLifeXP · Jan 27 The End of Free Social Media? Meta Tests Paid Features on Instagram and WhatsApp Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, is preparing for a major shift in its platform strategy. For the first time, these widely used apps may introduce optional paid features while keeping core services free for all users. Meta plans to test premium tools that offer greater privacy…
The Independent UK · Jan 27 TikTok, Meta and YouTube face landmark addiction trial over claims they harm children At the core of the case is a 19-year-old identified only by the initials ‘KGM’
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Meta, TikTok, YouTube on Trial in US as 19-Year-Old Claims Addiction Sparked Depression In a landmark California trial, a 19-year-old is suing Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, claiming their addictive algorithms fuelled her depression and self-harm.
Kiplinger · Jan 26 January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
Barchart · Jan 26 Stocks Close Higher Ahead of Heavy Earnings Week and FOMC Meeting The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday rose +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.56%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26 ) rose...
Barchart · Jan 26 Elon Musk Says Nvidia’s New Rubin Chips ‘Will Be a Rocket Engine for AI’ Nvidia's latest batch of chips could totally streamline the next phase of AI development, and guys like Elon Musk are really taking notice. Wall Street needs to start paying attention, too.
Reason · Jan 26 Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Starts Today in California In the first social media addiction case to reach a jury, K.G.M. claims TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms are responsible for her depression, anxiety, and poor self esteem.
Barchart · Jan 26 Jefferies Has 5 Reasons You Should Buy the Dip in META Stock Big AI spending spooked investors, but Jefferies says Meta’s selloff is a gift, not a warning.
MarketBeat · Jan 26 What to Watch for in Meta's Earnings: 2026 CapEx and AI Updates Meta Platforms' Q4 2025 earnings release is quickly approaching. These are the top metrics and developments that investors will be watching.