US takes aim at Zuckerberg's social media kingdom

On Monday, the social media landscape could experience an earthquake. In a lawsuit, the US agency FTC aims to split Instagram and Whatsapp

What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants

The Trump administration isn’t letting up on the tech giants. On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission will face off with Meta in court over claims that the social media giant snuffed out nascent competitors when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp. And on April 21, the Justice Department will argue that a federal judge should force Google to sell its Chrome web browser to limit the power of its search monopoly. Both cases, which helped set into mot…

Trump sued to break up Meta in 2020. It’s finally going to trial.

Facebook’s purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp triggered the FTC’s antitrust suit that starts Monday, despite Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lobbying the Trump administration for a resolution.

Despite its founder's support for the new president, the Meta Group must appear on Monday, 14 April, for having held its dominant position thanks to the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.

5 things to know about Meta’s upcoming FTC trial

Meta is set to face off against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday in an antitrust trial that could force the social media giant to divest itself of Instagram and WhatsApp. The closely watched trial carries high stakes for Meta’s $1.3 trillion market value. The company depends heavily on advertising revenue from Instagram, and losing control of the platform could deal a significant blow to its business. Here’s what to know about the FT…

Meta earnings: See the social media giant's financial history, dividends, and growth expected from projections

Manuel Orbegozo/REUTERSMeta Platforms is a closely watched company, with its quarterly earnings carefully scrutinized.Meta Platforms Q4 2024 earnings report was released on January 29, 2025.The company is fighting an anti-trust lawsuit against the government.Meta Platforms, the Silicon Valley parent company of social media sites Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, the messaging app WhatsApp, and more, releases its earnings quarterly.CEO and chairm…