Meta Platforms’ CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to address investor expectations as the company’s AI-driven product Muse continues to fuel a significant rally in its stock. Since Muse’s public debut on September 8, Meta’s shares have surged by more than 20%, adding over $200 billion to its market capitalization. The surge has outpaced broader market gains, with the Nasdaq 100 futures contract rising by 0.1% and the Dow and S&P 500 futures each gaining modestly, though the financial services sector within the S&P 500 has seen a 2% decline. Financial institutions such as Charles Schwab and LPL Financial have retreated by over 6%, while others like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Raymond James, and Ameriprise Financial have also experienced declines in response to the sector’s volatility.
Zuckerberg’s Muse speech amid Meta rally, oil prices dip as Iran talks gain momentum
Meta’s AI agent Muse propelled the company’s shares up by over 20% since its September 8 launch, while Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel. U.S.-Iran diplomacy showed signs of progress, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persisted.
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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 23 Sept 2026 · 09:09 · 1 min read
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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