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Meta gained after reports of sweeping AI-related layoffs amid a cautious market influenced by Middle East tensions and fluctuating oil prices, while global stocks rebounded and major indices advanced.
US stocks rose with Nvidia and Meta leading gains amid AI developments and geopolitical tensions. Nvidia advanced ahead of its GTC conference; Meta edged up despite rumored layoffs linked to AI strat…
Meta shares rose on news of planned AI-related layoffs, signaling optimism despite Middle East uncertainty and elevated crude prices limiting broader risk appetite.
Amazon announced around 14,000 corporate job cuts globally, continuing 2024's trend of workforce reductions across sectors aimed at cost savings amid economic challenges.
Meta announces layoffs in its AI division to streamline operations but continues heavy infrastructure spending. Barclays posts soft profit but initiates fresh buybacks. India proposes deepfake-labeli…
Meta plans to lay off 600 AI division workers to accelerate decision-making and streamline operations while continuing significant AI investments, including a $27 billion data center deal.