META Stock's AI Gamble Just Paid Off

The Meta AI logo appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting an abstract blue illustration. Meta announces on January 23 the temporary suspension of its AI-powered conversational character features (AI characters) for underage users in Creteil, France, on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMeta Platforms, the largest social media company in the world, witnessed its stock being aggressively purchased on substantial volume afte ...