Social Media Platforms

Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie franchise, is not only increasing his involvement in aid initiatives for the Ukrainian wartime crisis, but he's now also fighting a new battle on social media. After decades of confronting Darth Vader and the evil...

Analysts are sizing up the second quarter financial results reported by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) after market close Wednesday, including the impact of artificial intelligence initiatives and the recent launch of Threads. The Meta Platforms Analysts: Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak has an...

The rebranding of Twitter to X has been met with mixed reactions from users of the platform and analysts. The new name for the Elon Musk-owned company and its X logo could also face challenges in the future due to several trademarks held by other companies. In a look at what lies ahead, a...

Technology company Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Meta Platforms reported second quarter revenue of $32 billion, which was up 11% year-over-year. The revenue total came...

Analysts are sizing up the long-term opportunity for Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) and whether the company can compete with other social media platforms after the company reported second-quarter financial results Tuesday.  The Snap Analysts: Benchmark analyst Mark Zgutowicz has a Hold rating...

Social media platform company Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is set to report second-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here’s a look at the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying, and key points to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Meta Platforms to report...

Social media company Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Snap reported second-quarter revenue of $1.07 billion, which was down 4% year-over-year. The revenue total came in ahead of a Street consensus...

In its first seven hours, the social media app Threads from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) passed 10 million users. As the platform grows, more users are asking questions about the goals of Threads and how it compares and competes with Elon Musk's Twitter. What Happened: Adam Mosseri, the head...

They say things in life come full circle, which could be the case for three former Facebook employees who are witnessing the birth of Threads from Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), a new platform that has soared in popularity with over 10 million downloads. What Happened: Seen as Meta...

A ruling from a federal judge will prevent the White House administration from contacting leading social media companies. The ruling comes after first amendment violations may have happened under President Joe Biden. What Happened: U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty ruled the White House may...

The new CEO of social media platform Twitter has been on the job for less than a month and has shared several threads on the platform about why she took the role and why Twitter will see growth in the future. A new thread and email to employees also highlight her aligned vision with Elon Musk. What...

Social media platform Twitter was among the biggest storylines of 2022 with Tesla CEO Elon Musk spending $44 billion to acquire the company. The valuation of Twitter has been lowered by one of the investors in the deal. What Happened: Musk spent $44 billion in the acquisition of Twitter, a...

After a record turnout for the 2020 presidential elections, candidates running for the nation's highest office in 2024 may have to step up their game to reach new audiences and new potential voters inside and outside their political party. Enter the new voter outreach tool: social media....

A former employee of Trump Media & Technology Group filed a whistleblower complaint with the SEC back in August 2022. A new interview with the whistleblower revealed why he did it and what he was up to now. What Happened: Former Trump Media & Technology Group employee Will...

One of the world’s largest social media companies made an announcement in 2021 that it would rebrand to highlight its new primary focus for growth. Here’s a look at how shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) have performed since it changed its name. What Happened: Known as Facebook for...