META

In the past six months (March 2026 - September 2026), Meta's stock price was significantly impacted by several events. In September 2026, the stock climbed approximately 25%, driven by the launch of Muse, Meta's personal AI assistant app, which quickly gained traction and reached the number one spot in the US Apple App Store. On September 21, 2026, Meta Platforms stock jumped 11% after Wells Fargo raised its price target, citing record Muse AI adoption. Earlier, in March 2026, investors reacted negatively to Meta's increased spending projections for 2026, leading to a 52-week low. In July 2026, Meta announced a significant investment of over $50 billion to expand its Hyperion campus in Louisiana to increase compute capacity and released its Q2 2026 Earnings Report. In June 2026, Meta introduced an AI-based assistant for creators and new AI-powered advertising features. However, on August 20, 2026, Meta's stock was affected by a "trillion-dollar child addiction trial" coinciding with its substantial AI spending. The annual Meta Connect 2026 event also teased potential new smart glasses. Overall, the stock increased 35.32% in the month leading up to September 23, 2026, and 25.5% over the last six months.