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Meta’s stock rises as the company settles case in social-media addiction trial

Meta’s stock rises as the company settles case in social-media addiction trial
MarketWatch Wednesday 26 August 2026, 13:40 UTC By William Gavin 1 min read
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The social-media giant agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion as part of the settlement.

The social-media giant agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion as part of the settlement.
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