Meta Stock Soars Following Q1 Earnings

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    The Spin

    Narrative A

    Zuckerberg, the visionary founder of Facebook who radically changed the nature of the internet, has set his sights on the metaverse. Investors are clearly confident that Meta's Reality Labs will be a leader in the new space. This is laying the groundwork for very exciting 2030s.

    Narrative B

    Meta's positive results are little more than a temporary sugar high amidst a broader tech correction. The digital advertising market is saturated and consumers and regulators alike are waking up to the dangers of this model both for individuals and society.

    Narrative C

    It's not entirely clear what's happening. After two decades of immense profit and negligible oversight, it's high time for transparency: social media companies must start handing over their data to researchers and regulators so that we can get a better handle on the broader effects on society.


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