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S&P 500 and Meta face market volatility amid AI spending concerns
The S&P 500 index experienced a period of volatility, closing down 0.52% at 7,623.68 points on Friday. This decline follows a week of mixed performance, with the index falling 1.03% over the five-day period. Technical indicators suggest the index is testing key support levels, including the 100-day moving average near 7,604 and the October 16 low of 7,631.77.
Meta Platforms has faced significant pressure due to concerns over massive capital expenditures required for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $64 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, but saw its stock decline following reports of weaker profits and high AI-related spending. Meta has raised its capital expenditure estimates to a range between $135 billion and $145 billion.
Internal tensions have also emerged at Meta, with reports of a conflict between CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the board of directors regarding AI spending and executive compensation. This spending contributed to a negative free cash flow of $2.12 billion in the third quarter of 2026, the company's first deficit since 2012.
Broader market trends show rising oil prices, with Brent crude settling at $116.72 a barrel, and increasing US 10-year Treasury yields, which reached 5.14%, adding to the financial strain on capital-intensive sectors.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The S&P 500 closed below its 21-day moving average of approximately 7,732.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level is at 7,484.00. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The index's 5-day low is near 7,632.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The S&P 500 closed below its 50-day moving average of approximately 7,703.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 100-day moving average is located near 7,604. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The September 16 low for the index was 7,507.77. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The S&P 500 closed down more than 1% at 7,663.43. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 200-day moving average is located near 7,288. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meta reported quarterly revenue of $64 billion. www.europesays.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil settled at $116.72 a barrel. conservativedailynews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.14%. digitalchew.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The S&P 500 lost 0.52% to close at 7,623.68. conservativedailynews.com · www.finanzen.at · www.finanzen.ch