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Updated 16:03:11 30/04/2026 ![Meta Plunges 9.07% as AI Spending Spree Rattles Investors](https://assets.simplefx.com/cms/medium_208a2ceb-7289-46f0-b08b-c6604f5491db.jpg) Sharp Selloff Erases $60.64 Per Share ------------------------------------- Meta crashed 9.07% to $607.93, shedding $60.64 per share in a dramatic reversal that stands out against broader market strength. The stock's violent decline contrasts sharply with the Dow Jones rising 600 points, highlighting investor-specific concerns about the social media giant's strategic direction. Over the past month, Meta had surged 10.59% to a high of $690.37, making today's selloff particularly jarring for momentum traders. The 12-month performance shows Meta up 9.48%, but recent volatility has pushed the stock between extremes of $795.72 and $519.17. AI Infrastructure Costs Trigger Investor Exodus ----------------------------------------------- Analysis suggests Meta's stock plunged due to rising investor concerns over significantly increased capital expenditure projections for AI infrastructure, which is being partly funded by a large bond sale. The company is looking to sell between $20 billion and $25 billion of investment-grade bonds, according to reports, as the Facebook parent boosts spending on infrastructure for the artificial intelligence boom. Market drivers include the aggressive spending plan appearing to outweigh positive Q1 revenue performance for investors. Reports indicate Meta outlined how it's using AI to power its ads business, but Wall Street delivered a mixed reaction to the quartet of tech earnings results. Despite strong performances across the board, investors punished Meta while rewarding other tech giants, suggesting specific concerns about the company's capital allocation strategy. Technical Damage and Strategic Crossroads ----------------------------------------- The 9.07% decline breaks Meta below key psychological support and raises questions about the sustainability of its AI investment thesis. With the stock trading near $607.93, investors face a critical juncture between growth potential and capital efficiency concerns. The bond offering structure includes as many as six parts, with initial price discussions for the longest portion maturing in 2066 showing yields as much as 1.8 percentage points above Treasuries. This financing approach signals Meta's long-term commitment to AI infrastructure but also highlights the massive capital requirements ahead. 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