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Form 4 Meta Platforms Inc For: 1 October By Investing.com

This article reports on a Form 4 filing for Meta Platforms Inc. (META) on October 1st, 2026. Form 4s disclose changes in beneficial ownership of company stock by insiders. The article indicates a 0.25% change for META.

We Think Meta Could Keep Soaring Higher and Wells Fargo Agrees

Wells Fargo has significantly increased its price target for Meta Platforms from $640 to $796, reiterating an Overweight rating, based on strong AI product momentum and early success of the Meta Muse assistant. The firm points to a 60% jump in daily assistant users since Muse Spark integration and expects Meta Connect to highlight these usage statistics. This upgrade reinforces a rebuilding bull case for Meta, particularly for long-term investors, despite some near-term risks like compressed operating margins and a surge in capital expenditures.

Report: Amazon to offload $8B worth of AI chips, lease them back

Intuit Wasn’t on Cramer’s Muse Casualty List, and Traders Just Piled Into Its October Calls

Jim Cramer discussed companies that Meta's new AI platform, Muse for Small Business, might negatively impact. Notably, Intuit was absent from his "casualty list," as it is a launch partner for Muse, integrating QuickBooks into the platform. This omission caught traders' attention, leading to significant options activity in Intuit's short-dated call options, despite the stock being down 58% over the past year.

Morgan Stanley Strategist Sees “5 or 10%” Market Drawdown Potential as Five Megacaps Carry the S&P 500

A Morgan Stanley strategist warns of a potential 5% to 10% market drawdown, driven by bond volatility and the narrow leadership of five megacap stocks in the S&P 500. While these five stocks (Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, Apple, Alphabet) have propelled most of the S&P 500's gains, the strategist suggests a pullback could be a buying opportunity, especially given strong earnings growth and reasonable valuations for these companies. The market's breadth has narrowed, with many stocks already in a bear market, indicating a potential correction if bond market volatility persists.

GOOGL Sheds $160 Billion in Value in a Single After-Hours Session

Google (GOOGL) experienced a significant drop in value during an after-hours trading session, shedding approximately $160 billion in market capitalization. This 3.76% slide is considered a rare single-day move for a company of its size, leading investors to watch whether the $338.24 price point will act as a floor or signal further decline in the upcoming regular session. The article also touches on other recent market updates and news related to Google and other tech giants.

Microsoft Brings OpenAI’s Autonomous ‘Dots’ AI Workers Into the Enterprise

Alphabet Has More Growth Engines Than Investors Think, We See 63% Upside

Alphabet (GOOG) is poised for significant growth, with 24/7 Wall St. setting a $559 price target, representing a 63% upside. The company's growth is driven by its rapidly expanding Google Cloud business, which saw 82% growth and margin expansion, and its AI platform, Gemini, which has nearly a billion users. Despite these strong growth engines, Alphabet trades at a discount compared to rivals like Microsoft and Meta, making it an attractive investment with high conviction.

Apple Could Keep Every iPhone Sale Yet Lose Discovery Referral, BofA Warns — Says Muse Concerns Are Overdone

Bank of America reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Apple (AAPL), seeing it as an "eventual winner of AI at the edge" despite acknowledging a new risk from Meta's Muse AI agent. Muse, which has seen rapid adoption, poses a threat to Apple's role in product discovery and transaction initiation by potentially diverting routing economics. However, BofA believes concerns about Muse are overblown, and Apple's own AI capabilities (Siri AI) and healthy iPhone 18 demand remain strong points.

History Says Alphabet Stock's 15% Pullbacks Have Usually Paid Off Within a Year

Visionary Wealth Advisors Buys New Position in Apple Inc. $AAPL

Visionary Wealth Advisors initiated a new position in Apple Inc. during the second quarter, purchasing over 403,000 shares valued at approximately $116.8 million, making it their fourth-largest holding. Institutional ownership of Apple remains high, with other major firms also expanding their stakes. Analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Apple, though concerns about valuation, rising component costs, AI competition, and ongoing legal issues persist as key risks.

8,712 Shares of Apple Inc. $AAPL Acquired by Tandem Financial LLC

Tandem Financial LLC has acquired 8,712 shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock, valued at approximately $2.52 million, making Apple 0.8% of its portfolio. This acquisition aligns with the broader institutional ownership of 67.73% of Apple shares. Despite risks such as rising component costs, high valuation, and competition in consumer AI, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Apple, with an average price target of $340.14.

Peak Asset Management LLC Buys New Position in Apple Inc. $AAPL

Peak Asset Management LLC has acquired a new position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), purchasing 117,906 shares valued at approximately $34.1 million, making Apple its third-largest holding. This investment comes as Apple reports strong quarterly results and iPhone 18 demand, despite facing risks like elevated valuation, rising component costs, and competition in consumer AI. Institutional investors collectively own 67.73% of Apple's stock.

10,144 Shares in Apple Inc. $AAPL Bought by Veratis Advisors Inc.

Veratis Advisors Inc. recently purchased 10,144 shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) worth approximately $2.94 million, making it their ninth-largest holding. Institutional investors continue to show strong interest in Apple, with 67.73% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutions. Apple exceeded analyst expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report and maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $340.14.

Ally Financial Inc. Acquires New Position in Apple Inc. $AAPL

Ally Financial Inc. has acquired a new position in Apple Inc., purchasing 10,000 shares valued at approximately $2.9 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also significantly increased their holdings in Apple. The article highlights both positive factors like strong iPhone 18 demand and analyst sentiment, and negative factors such as Apple's high valuation, rising component costs, and competition in consumer AI.

Italy’s Labor Dispute Added a Twist to Apple (AAPL)’s iPhone Launch

Apple Inc. faced a labor dispute in Italy as its Apple Store employees went on strike on the global launch day of the iPhone 18 Pro. The strike, coordinated by three trade unions, involved over 1,600 workers across 17 stores, protesting working conditions and demanding better contracts and staffing. While Apple stated its stores operated normally and the immediate financial impact was limited, the timing aimed to maximize reputational damage, highlighting a legitimate labor-relations risk for the company.

Mizuho raises Charles River Labs stock price target to $295 on outlook

Mizuho increased its price target for Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (NYSE:CRL) to $295 from $264, while maintaining a Neutral rating, following the company's Investor Day. The upward adjustment reflects Mizuho's increased confidence in the durable recovery of biopharma demand and the company's potential for sustainable growth, as the new financial targets exceeded expectations. Despite the positive outlook and strong past performance, Mizuho kept a Neutral rating due to valuation concerns, as InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently overvalued.

Satovsky Asset Management LLC Makes New Investment in Apple Inc. $AAPL

Satovsky Asset Management LLC has made a new investment in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), acquiring 55,517 shares valued at $16.1 million, making it their seventh-largest holding. Institutional investors collectively own 67.73% of Apple. Despite strong quarterly results and positive analyst sentiment, concerns remain regarding Apple's valuation, AI competition, potential weakness in China, and reported software issues for the iPhone 18 Pro.

Maxi Investments CY Ltd Purchases 48,500 Shares of Apple Inc. $AAPL

Maxi Investments CY Ltd recently acquired 48,500 shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) worth approximately $14.034 million, making Apple its ninth-largest holding at 2.8% of its portfolio. Institutional investors collectively own 67.73% of Apple, which consistently receives a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average price target of $340.14. Despite concerns about valuation and AI execution, Apple recently surpassed quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share.

Matters Capital LLC Buys 3,250 Shares of Apple Inc. $AAPL

Matters Capital LLC has acquired 3,250 shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $941,000, initiating a new position in the company. Other institutional investors have also increased their holdings in Apple, with collective institutional ownership now at 67.73%. Apple reported strong Q2 earnings, beating EPS and revenue estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend, maintaining a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts despite concerns over its valuation and AI strategy execution.

Mission Financial Group LLC Buys New Position in Apple Inc. $AAPL

Mission Financial Group LLC has acquired a new position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), purchasing 16,795 shares valued at approximately $4.86 million, making Apple its sixth-largest holding. This comes as institutional ownership in Apple continues to grow, with several other firms also initiating new positions. Despite a generally positive analyst outlook and strong quarterly revenue, concerns persist among investors regarding Apple's valuation, AI strategy, demand in China, and recent product issues.

Intel at $127 After a 300% Run – Wall Street Has It at $116

Intel's stock has surged over 300% from its 52-week low to $127.39, driven by increased AI inference demand for its Xeon server CPUs and progress in its 18A manufacturing process. This places its current price approximately 9% above Wall Street's average 12-month target of $116.37, making the consensus target a "bear case." Analysts note that while the AI thesis is credible, the company remains loss-making on a trailing basis, and the stock's rapid ascent has outpaced analyst revisions, suggesting the easy gains from upgrades have largely been realized.

First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Fund faces volatility but offers a unique exit via a likely tender offer.

The First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY) is currently experiencing volatility and a widening discount despite its approaching liquidation date. It is anticipated that the fund's term structure may lead to a vote to convert it to a perpetual fund, which would likely include a tender offer for existing shares. Current holders are advised to participate in this tender offer, as discounts typically widen further after such events.