Why Meta Platforms Stock Jumped 18% in May

Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) were moving higher last month after the social media giant jumped on a better-than-expected earnings report, and the stock gained again in the second week of May on news of a detente in the trade war between the U.S. and China.According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 18%. As you can see from the chart below, the stock jumped early in the month following its earnings report and tacked on gains from there.Continue reading

Jun 2, 2025 - 23:10
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Why Meta Platforms Stock Jumped 18% in May

Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) were moving higher last month after the social media giant jumped on a better-than-expected earnings report, and the stock gained again in the second week of May on news of a detente in the trade war between the U.S. and China.

According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up 18%. As you can see from the chart below, the stock jumped early in the month following its earnings report and tacked on gains from there.

META Chart

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