FB - Facebook, Inc.
| Previous Close | 148.30 |
| Open | 149.75 |
| Bid | 150.20 x 1800 |
| Ask | 150.25 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 148.55 - 152.42 |
| 52 Week Range | 123.02 - 218.62 |
| Volume | 31,029,612 |
| Avg. Volume | 26,146,638 |
| Market Cap | 431.183B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.65 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 22.61 |
| EPS (TTM) | N/A |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | N/A |
- TechCrunch•11 hours ago
The case against behavioral advertising is stacking up
What if all the filthy lucre that's currently being sunk into the coffers of ad tech giants -- and far less visible but no less privacy-trampling data brokers -- is literally being sunk, and could both be more honestly and far better spent? Case in point: This week Digiday reported that the New York Times managed to grow its ad revenue after it cut off ad exchanges in Europe. The newspaper business decided it simply didn't want to take the risk, so first blocked all open-exchange ad buying on its European pages and then nixed behavioral targeting.
- Engadget•16 hours ago
Facebook backs an independent AI ethics research center
Facebook is just as interested as its peers in fostering ethical AI. The social network has teamed up with the Technical University of Munich to back the formation of an independent AI ethics research center. The plainly titled Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence will wield the university' academic resources to explore issues that "industry alone cannot answer," including those in areas like fairness, privacy, safety and transparency.
Yahoo Finance Video•2 days agoCall of the Day: Facebook
Myles Udland talks to Yahoo Finance's Editor-at-Large Brian Sozzi and Seana Smith about today's call of the day, Facebook.
Bloomberg•2 hours agoQatari Gift Still a Mystery But Lebanese Search for Cash Goes On
An Arab economic summit opened in Beirut with a report in local media on Sunday that Qatar is prepared to deposit $1 billion with the Lebanese central bank. If true, it could be just the cash infusion Lebanon’s tottering economy needs to reassure bond holders still reeling from mixed remarks by officials about the possibility of debt restructuring.
- Motley Fool•11 hours ago
Bulls vs. Bears: Who’s Right About Snap’s Future?
The struggling social network remains a battleground stock for the bulls and bears.
- MarketWatch•14 hours ago
Tech is ready to respond to Wall Street’s doubts, but don’t expect a holiday miracle
The most important earnings season for tech since the dot-com boom went bust is about to begin, but don’t expect a holiday miracle, especially for the companies that are used to a victory lap at this time of year.
- The Wall Street Journal•14 hours ago
[$$] Facebook, Germany to Collaborate Against Election Interference
said the company will work with the German ministry for information security in a broad effort to guide policy here and throughout Europe on election interference. The collaboration will build upon previous work between the social network and the regulator during the 2017 federal elections in Germany, Ms. Sandberg said. The effort is part of continued work by Facebook to strengthen its platform against interference.
Reuters•16 hours agoFacebook backs election integrity, AI initiatives in Germany
Facebook has launched German initiatives to defend election integrity and examine the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI), its operations chief said on Sunday, seeking to convince sceptics it is serious about privacy and democracy. The world's largest social network had a tough 2018 as it was buffeted by revelations that UK consultancy Cambridge Analytica had improperly acquired data on millions of its U.S. users to target election advertising. Founder Mark Zuckerberg has been grilled by lawmakers on the data lapses and, according to newspaper reports, U.S. regulators are discussing fining Facebook for violating a binding agreement to protect the privacy of its users.
- Reuters•16 hours ago
Facebook backs election integrity, AI initiatives in Germany
Facebook has launched German initiatives to defend election integrity and examine the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI), its operations chief said on Sunday, seeking to convince sceptics it is serious about privacy and democracy. The world's largest social network had a tough 2018 as it was buffeted by revelations that UK consultancy Cambridge Analytica had improperly acquired data on millions of its U.S. users to target election advertising. Founder Mark Zuckerberg has been grilled by lawmakers on the data lapses and, according to newspaper reports, U.S. regulators are discussing fining Facebook for violating a binding agreement to protect the privacy of its users.
- TheStreet.com•16 hours ago
As Techlash Grows, Microsoft's $500M Housing Pledge Is More Than Just Good PR
Month after month of privacy scandals, regulatory threats, trade anxieties and other inauspicious events have soured many investors -- and the public at large -- on companies that were once darlings of the market. Now, companies are trying to build goodwill -- in some cases, by making investments to address the problems that critics charge them with creating. recently announced that it's committing $500 million to support affordable housing in the Seattle area, which has seen housing prices skyrocket 96% over the past eight years, well outpacing the median earnings in the area.
- Motley Fool•17 hours ago
The Social Media Platforms That Hit 100 Million Users Fastest
Hint: Neither Facebook nor Instagram was the fastest.
- MarketWatch•17 hours ago
How old-school manufacturers can reinvent themselves and beat back the software giants
Game-changer of 3-D printing and additive technology will equalize Silicon Valley and the resurgent Rust Belt.
- CNBC•17 hours ago
Sandberg admits to Facebook stumbles, says 'we need to do better' after rough year
Speaking at the DLD conference in Munich on Sunday, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg outlines five things the social media company is focused on in 2019.
Motley Fool•yesterdayFacebook's Mobile Gaming Ecosystem Is Rapidly Expanding
The social networking giant's gaming library is growing at a breakneck pace.
- Motley Fool•2 days ago
Tencent's Biggest Social Rival Sets Its Sights on WeChat
Will Duoshan lure away WeChat’s younger users?
- Markit•2 days ago
See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Facebook Inc.
# Facebook Inc ### NASDAQ/NGS:FB View full report here! ## Summary * ETFs holding this stock are seeing positive inflows but are weakening * Bearish sentiment is low * Economic output for the sector is expanding but at a slower rate ## Bearish sentiment Short interest | Positive Short interest is extremely low for FB with fewer than 1% of shares on loan. This could indicate that investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices are not currently targeting FB. ## Money flow ETF/Index ownership | Negative ETF activity is negative and may be weakening. The net inflows of $4.70 billion over the last one-month into ETFs that hold FB are among the lowest of the last year and appear to be slowing. ## Economic sentiment PMI by IHS Markit | Negative According to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, output in the Technology sector is rising. The rate of growth is weak relative to the trend shown over the past year, however, and is easing. ## Credit worthiness Credit default swap CDS data is not available for this security. Please send all inquiries related to the report to score@ihsmarkit.com. Charts and report PDFs will only be available for 30 days after publishing. This document has been produced for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon or as construed as investment advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHS Markit disclaims any responsibility or liability, whether in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), equity or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from any reliance on or the use of this material in any way. Please view the full legal disclaimer and methodology information on pages 2-3 of the full report.
- The Wall Street Journal•2 days ago
[$$] U.S. Close to Ending Its Facebook Privacy Probe
WASHINGTON—The federal government’s privacy investigation into Facebook Inc. appears to be nearing a conclusion, with the prospect of a large fine looming for the social-media giant. Federal Trade Commission officials have said privately that they are close to completing their investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter. FTC officials didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Bloomberg•2 days agoWorld Economy Wobbles on Eve of Davos With Politics to Blame
The ski resort of Davos, Switzerland, will again play host next week to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, drawing JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan. Domestic political strife is forcing U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to stay home.
- Bloomberg•2 days ago
Facebook Faces Potential Record U.S. Fine on Privacy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s chief privacy watchdog, is weighing a penalty against the social-media giant for violating a 2011 settlement with the agency that required the company to take a series of steps to protect users’ personal information, said the person, who asked not to be named because the investigation is confidential. It’s also not clear whether the agency has settled on how much to seek from the Menlo Park, California-based company or whether it will also require changes to Facebook’s data collection and sharing practices.
TechCrunch•2 days agoFacebook fears no FTC fine
Reports emerged today that the FTC is considering a fine against Facebook that would be the largest ever from the agency. Even if it were ten times the size of the largest, a $22.5 million bill sent to Google in 2012, the company would basically laugh it off.
- Engadget•2 days ago
Facebook's latest attempt to court teens is a 'cringey' meme library
Facebook is once again trying to court the kids, this time with a meme-filled app called LOL. Facebook confirmed the existence of the LOL to TechCrunch. The app, which offers an endless feed of videos clips and GIFs, features content pulled from the most popular meme pages on Facebook but apparently is not resonating with the kids testing it.
