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Why Meta Platforms Stock Is Falling Today

Could this be big tech's "big tobacco" moment?

Why Meta Platforms Stock Is Falling Today

Published August 17, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock is down Monday, falling 3.8% as of 2:43 p.m. ET. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite are also sliding, down 0.4 and 0.3%, respectively.

Just weeks after the social media giant lost a high-profile case in New Mexico, it will once again defend itself in court tomorrow -- this time, in California.

Details

Oral arguments begin Tuesday morning in a major, unified case brought by Attorneys General from 29 states. Led by California AG Rob Bonta, Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly fostered addictive behavior in teens and children.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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