Inflation remains hot, but the treasury secretary says president Biden’s new trillion dollar spending bill could help with that. we check with an expert. Apple’s CEO Tim cook says the tech giant missed out on $6 billion dollars because of supply chain issues. And more disruptions are expected, especially during the holiday season. And Facebook…
Meta Platforms Shares Rise as Facebook Rebrands to Focus on Metaverse
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. rose marginally in premarket trading on Friday after social media giant Facebook rebranded itself to build the “metaverse”, a shared virtual environment. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday the new name reflects the company’s work invested in the metaverse, rather than its namesake social media service, which will…
To Study Domestic Extremism, Researchers Want Access to Social Media User Data
While criticizing social media companies for invading user privacy, some university researchers and non-profit organizations are pushing for access to the same data collected by those companies—arguing that such info is crucial to understanding how to combat domestic extremism. Researchers and activists made their case for more access to social media data at an Oct….
Researchers Want Access to Social Media User Data to Study Domestic Extremism
While criticizing social media companies for invading user privacy, some university researchers and nonprofit organizations are pushing for access to the same data collected by those companies—arguing that such info is crucial to understanding how to combat domestic extremism. Researchers and activists made their case for more access to social media data at an Oct….
NTD Business Full Broadcast (Oct. 28)
President Biden releasing an outline for his big spending bill, how do they plan to pay for it, and do they have enough support for it? Facebook changes its name and shows off a new project the company is working on. The company hopes to create a new world of immersive experience for users. Cigarette…
Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Renaming Facebook to ‘Meta’
Facebook Inc. on Thursday is officially changing its name to Meta, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, coming after the social media giant recently endured leaks and so-called whistleblower complaints about its companywide practices. “Building social apps will always be important for us, and there’s a lot more to build. But increasingly, it’s not all we…
Facebook Q3 Earnings Takeaways: Revenue Miss, Weak Guidance, New Names For 2 Units
Social media giant Facebook Inc. reported third-quarter financial results after market close Monday. Here are the key takeaways from the report. What Happened Facebook reported third-quarter revenue of $29 billion, up 35 percent year-over-year. The revenue total was shy of analysts’ estimates of $29.6 billion. Advertising revenue for the company was $28.3 billion, up 33 percent year-over-year….
Australia Moves to Protect Children From Increasing Social Media Harms
The Australian government is seeking to implement new laws to protect teens and children from harmful content on social media platforms. Announcing the draft legislation on Oct. 25, Attorney-General Michaelia Cash and the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, David Coleman, said in a joint media release that the landmark Privacy Legislation…
CEO Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Leak of Thousands of Facebook Documents
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded Monday to the release of thousands of company documents recently leaked by whistleblower Frances Haugen, saying large companies “should be scrutinized” and arguing that the leaked documents could be used to “paint a false picture” of the company. The statement noted the company’s brands—that include Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, among…
5 Technology Stocks to Watch Ahead of Earnings This Week
The week of Oct. 25 is shaping up to be a big one for anyone that holds index funds or has exposure to technology stocks. Five of the largest and most well-known names in the technology space report earnings this week. Here are the key figures and items investors should be watching. Facebook Facebook Inc….
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