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Meta Platforms Is Up 21% This Month, and Here Is What's Driving the Surge

The tech company just added $270 billion to its market cap.

Meta Platforms Is Up 21% This Month, and Here Is What's Driving the Surge

Published July 18, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

We all know Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) as the ubiquitous social networking ecosystem. Investors are also familiar with its booming digital advertising platform. But there's something else that's moving the needle these days.

As of July 16, Meta shares are up 21% this month. This stellar performance is better than all the other Magnificent Seven stocks. It's a notable reversal from June, when shares dipped 11%.

Details

Here is what's driving the surge that has added a whopping $270 billion to the company's market capitalization in July.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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