Stocks Slightly Decline as Markets React to Meta Settlement and Await Nvidia Earnings
On August 26, U.S. stocks edged lower amid reactions to a major legal settlement by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) over child safety concerns and anticipation of earnings from semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The S&P 500 fell 0.08%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.21%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined for the first time in four days. Meta settled a multistate lawsuit with a $17 billion agreement, which included new restrictions on social media usage by users under 18 and stronger age verification measures. Despite this, Meta's stock remained relatively flat as investors had largely anticipated such an outcome. Meanwhile, Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) shares fell nearly 9% after Pennsylvania’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit over similar concerns. Nvidia is set to report earnings post-market hours with preliminary results showing sales and EPS growth of 106% and 128%, respectively. The company also raised its third-quarter guidance, signaling strong demand for AI infrastructure.
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