In the midst of an artificial intelligence spending spree, Meta posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter, buoyed by growing ad revenue even as its expenses increased. Shares of Meta Platforms Inc.

Social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) reported Q2 CY2025 results , with sales up 21.6% year on year to $47.52 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($49 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 5.

Meta Platforms (META), the social media and technology giant, will release its second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 30, after market close. Despite some broader concerns about the impact of tariffs on digital advertising,

U.S. economic growth likely rebounded in the second quarter as the flow of imports subsided, but with consumer spending anticipated to have increased moderately and business investment in equipment stalled that would grossly exaggerate the economy's health.

The U.S. economy grew at a stronger-than-expected annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025, rebounding from a 0.5% contraction in Q1—marking the first pullback in three years. This performance exceeded forecasts,