META Spikes After Court Sides With Company in FTC Antitrust Case
Meta Platforms (META) jumped on Monday after winning a key antitrust case against the Federal Trade Commission. The court found that Meta’s partnerships between its apps don’t amount to an illegal monopoly, giving the stock an immediate boost after it had been falling earlier in the day.
META had been sliding toward $588 on the 5-minute chart before the news broke. Once the ruling came out, the stock reversed sharply with a strong green candle pushing it up to around $596. It was one of the biggest intraday moves that afternoon and briefly stopped the downward momentum.
The market reaction shows just how important this legal win was for Meta. The FTC has been going hard after tech companies on antitrust issues, so getting a favorable ruling takes a major risk off the table. META was already volatile that day, and the decision helped calm worries about future limits on how the company runs its business and connects its platforms.
This outcome could shift how investors view big tech firms overall. Less regulatory pressure tends to improve outlook on competition, innovation, and long-term strategy. META’s quick turnaround shows how fast the market can move when a significant legal cloud disappears.
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