Meta Shares Fall as Investors Weigh Tech Prospects

Meta Platforms raised its full-year capital expenditures outlook to $125 billion-$145 billion, citing its AI strategy and higher component pricing. The increased spend underscores continued investment in AI infrastructure, which is supportive for long-term growth but also pressures near-term margins and free cash flow. The update is likely positive for AI-related suppliers and signals management remains aggressive on capacity buildout.