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Meta's stock drops 9%, slashing Zuckerberg's net worth by $18B amid AI spending concerns

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30 Jul 2026
Forbes
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Meta's shares fell 9% in one day, marking an 11-day losing streak and cutting Mark Zuckerberg's net worth by nearly $18 billion to $183.3 billion. The drop follows Meta's increased AI spending forecast to $137.5 billion and earnings below analyst expectations, raising investor doubts about the profitability of its AI investments. Analysts have lowered price targets, urging caution until Meta proves its AI revenue potential. Meanwhile, Microsoft saw gains with its AI assistant, highlighting contrasting investor confidence in AI strategies.

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