Meta faces $16B drop in earnings due to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, cautions about rising AI expenses

Meta’s Financial Forecast and AI Investments Mehta anticipates that capital expenditures will be “significantly higher” next year due to investments in AI. The company faced nearly $16 billion in one-time charges linked to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Act,” which had a major impact on third-quarter earnings. Following the announcement, Meta’s stock price dropped by over […]
Record $16B collected in customs duties in April due to Trump tariffs

According to the Treasury Department, President Trump’s tariffs resulted in an additional $7.6 billion in customs payments compared to what the U.S. collected due to higher import duties in April. In that month, tariffs reached a total of $16 billion, which is an increase of around $9 billion from the previous year—well above the prior […]
Universal Music Group loses $16B after weak streaming reveal

Universal Music Group shares plunged 24% on Thursday, wiping more than $16 billion in market value after the company revealed weaker-than-expected revenue growth from its subscription and streaming services. The Netherlands-based music giant, whose roster includes big-name artists such as Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, Market capitalization plummets That was down to $39.9 billion from […]
TikTok’s US revenue hit $16B as potential forced sale looms: report

TikTok’s U.S. revenue reportedly reached a whopping $16 billion last year, and the suitors have become interested as the House of Representatives passed a bill that would mandate a total ban on Chinese-owned apps if they don’t sell within six months. The potential price of investors rose further. Astronomical sales in the US are the […]