Meta (META) is to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, according to TechCrunch

Meta's move to test premium subscriptions across its major platforms signals a strategic shift to diversify revenue streams beyond advertising.

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Meta (META) is to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, according to TechCrunch

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This could indicate a more stable earnings outlook, especially if successful in monetizing its vast user base, potentially influencing investor sentiment across the media sector and tech stocks more broadly.

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