<ul><li>Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, reported strong financial results with a 35 percent increase in profits and a 16 percent rise in revenues, attributed to robust advertising revenues and AI tools.</li><li>Despite layoffs in the Reality Labs division, which makes wearable devices, Meta performed well financially, posting a net profit of $16.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025.</li><li>Meta's advertising business saw a 5 percent increase in ad impressions and a 10 percent rise in the average price per ad during Q1, while the company boosted its 2025 capital expenditure plans to between $64 billion and $72 billion.</li><li>While Meta faces regulatory challenges, including concerns over potential impact from tariff issues, the company remains cautious about geopolitical challenges and the potential impact on its business and financial results.</li></ul>

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