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Meta's Maverick Move - From Controversy To Climax And Navigating Stormy Seas To Record Highs!

Published 09/04/2024, 14:44
Updated 09/04/2024, 16:11
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Benzinga - by Zaheer Anwari, Benzinga Contributor.

  • Meta has encountered challenges recently, including backlash for blocking a climate change report.
  • Meta's stock reached a new high of $530.70.
  • Meta's stock has seen a significant rise of 48% in 2024, with focus now on $600.
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) is going through a period of navigating through stormy seas. The company faced backlash after blocking a critical climate change report, an action it later apologized for and attributed to a "security error".

But beyond the controversies, Meta is also steering towards change, especially in how it deals with digital content creation. In a turn of events, Meta has revealed plans to introduce a "Made with AI" label for all AI-generated content on Facebook and Instagram, aiming to shed light on the origins of such media starting in May. This action demonstrates Meta's commitment to enhancing transparency and trust across its platforms.

Looking at the financial side of the company, Meta's stock has been making moves, showcasing both resilience and a strong vote of confidence from investors. Just this Friday, it soared to a new record high of $530.70, stepping out of its comfort zone where it was oscillating between $476 and $523.

This slight move beyond its usual boundaries could signal a major shift in the long term. There is, however, the slight chance it might just be a fake breakout.

For Meta's upward trend to truly hold, we'll need to see its stock price climb consistently higher, far past the previous consolidation zone.

The year 2024 has been kind to Meta so far, with its stock value climbing 48%. Now, eyes are on the $600 round number, a psychological resistance level that could prevent the stock from advancing.

After the closing bell on Friday, April 5, the stock closed at $527.34, trading up by 3.21%.

This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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