Meta (META) CEO says a trajectory change in the ad business occurred due to the Iran conflict, which has impacted consumer spending on discretionary items; the planned layoffs is linked to the need to increased data centre spending, WSJ reports

Meta's CEO has highlighted a significant shift in the company's advertising trajectory, citing the Iran conflict as a factor affecting consumer spending, particularly on discretionary items.

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Attributed the co.'s 8% share drop to investor concerns over increased capital expenditures and a forecast of slower Q2 growth.

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This, combined with increased data center investments leading to planned layoffs, has raised investor concerns, contributing to an 8% drop in share price. Investors will likely be analyzing how these factors may influence Meta's Q2 growth outlook and overall profitability.

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