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A TikTok Ban Would Be Great News for Meta Platforms, But It Also Highlights a Huge Risk


Published on 2024-12-19 12:21:23 - The Motley Fool
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  • As of Monday's close, Meta Platforms stock has risen by more than 76% in 2024. It has been a red-hot stock, and a lot of that optimism is based on the assumption that a TikTok ban will soon go into effect. Even if that looks like a foregone conclusion at this point, that isn't enough to make it a slam-dunk buy.

The article from The Motley Fool discusses the potential implications of a TikTok ban in the U.S. and how it could benefit Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook). It highlights that if TikTok were to be banned, Meta would likely see an influx of users to its platforms like Instagram and Reels, which are direct competitors to TikTok. The article points out that Meta has already been preparing for such a scenario by enhancing its short-form video offerings. Furthermore, it notes that Meta's stock could see a significant boost due to increased ad revenues from the additional user engagement. The piece also mentions the political and legal challenges surrounding a potential TikTok ban, including national security concerns and data privacy issues, but emphasizes that any move against TikTok would be a windfall for Meta, given its established infrastructure and user base in the social media space.

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