Meta and YouTube face allegations of creating knowingly addictive features

S&P 500 has hit a new all-time high.
Apple (AAPL) stock is trading at $259.83, up 1.73% intraday.
Apple's stock has seen a 4.96% decrease over the past month.
Meta (META) is facing an addiction trial alongside YouTube.
Meta and YouTube are accused of knowingly designing addictive features.
Meta's stock is up 0.08% intraday, trading at $672.93.
Over the past week, Meta's stock has risen 11.40%.
Meta's stock is down 10.45% since October 29, 2025.
Analysts are largely bullish on Meta, with 93% having a buy rating.
Meta's 2026 capital expenditures forecast is $110 billion according to FactSet estimates.
Key items to watch when Meta reports earnings include AI's impact on the ad business, WhatsApp & Threads growth, and commentary on the new frontier model.
Analysts expect Meta's quarterly revenue growth to slow.

Ticker	Direction	Speaker	Thesis	Time
META	LONG	—	Despite ongoing legal challenges and a slight slowdown in revenue growth, analysts remain largely bullish on Meta, with a significant majority holding a buy rating. The company's strong intraday stock performance and consistent weekly gains suggest underlying investor confidence. The focus on AI and growth in platforms like WhatsApp and Threads could be key drivers for future performance, as indicated by analysts' key watch points.	—