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Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. Luckily for them, the market seems to believe there is a long runway for growth as the industry has recorded a 3.7% gain over the past six months while the S&P 500 was stuck in neutral.

The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article. Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.

The TikTok ban deadline will again be extended, with stock analysts seeing the turmoil benefiting Meta stock and other social media players.

Amazon stock was trading lower as CEO Andy Jassy said he expects the tech giant to have a smaller workforce as generative AI does more jobs.

Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.

The new generative AI offerings of Adobe are finding a lot of takers among enterprise customers, who prioritize intellectual property safety.

Meta stock was slightly lower Friday after it sealed a deal to invest $14.9 billion in Scale AI. Scale AI's CEO is joining Meta.

The report said the new funding round is separate from a previous one in which investors committed to plow $20 billion in xAI.

Israel has reportedly told the U.S. that it is prepared to attack Iran if negotiations collapse.

Palantir stock hit a new all-time high, shrugging off a controversial New York Times article and drama involving President Trump and Elon Musk.

Newspaper and digital media company The New York Times (NYSE:NYT) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 7.1% year on year to $635.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.41 per share was 19.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Meta stock has rallied back from a three month slump thanks to an improving outlook on tariffs and stronger-than-expected Q1 results.

According to a report by The Information, the deal would give Meta a 49% stake in Scale AI in its largest external investment to date.

Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

Shares of data-mining and analytics company Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed a resilient labor market with non-farm payrolls rising by 139,000 in May 2025, significantly above the consensus forecast of 125,000. 

For the quarter ended March 2025, the firm’s revenue shot up 57% year-over-year to $55 million.

OpenAI argues that the mandate violates its privacy commitments to users.

The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.

According to the Financial Times, the hesitation by Chinese regulators stems from U.S.-China political friction, driven by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and nationalist rhetoric targeting Chinese tech.

Palantir denied a New York Times report alleging its involvement in a secret Trump-era citizen data project, insisting it does not unlawfully surveil Americans, as concerns grow over privacy, internal dissent, and the company's expanding government contracts.