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Meta shares rise in Frankfurt after results, capital plans

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Posted on January 29, 2026

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Jan 29 (Reuters) - Meta shares rose almost 7% in early Frankfurt trading on Thursday, after several brokers raised their target prices following results in which the Instagram owner forecast first-

Meta's Stock Surges Nearly 7% in Frankfurt Following Earnings Update

Meta's Financial Performance and Future Plans

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Meta shares rose almost 7% in early Frankfurt trading on Thursday, after several brokers raised their target prices following results in which the Instagram owner forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations.

Stock Market Reaction

Meta on Wednesday boosted its capital spending plans for this year by 73% in the pursuit of "superintelligence," an effort to offer deeply personalized artificial intelligence to its large social media user base.

Increased Capital Spending

(Reporting by Danilo Masoni; editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)

Key Takeaways

  • Meta shares increased by nearly 7% in Frankfurt.
  • Brokers raised target prices after strong earnings.
  • Meta forecasts first-quarter revenue above expectations.
  • Capital spending plans increased by 73%.
  • Focus on personalized AI for social media users.

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What is capital spending?
Capital spending refers to the funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment.
What is stock performance?
Stock performance measures how well a company's stock is doing in the market, typically evaluated through price changes and trading volume.

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