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Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.

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JMP Securities analyst David Turkaly reiterates Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $16 price target.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Snap, Maintains $16 Price Target

A new Benzinga reader poll shows a mixed opinion on whether users are headed for the exits of social media platforms in the months since the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election"> 2024 presidential election.</a>
While many users are staying on social media platforms, here's a look at which companies could be most impacted.
 What Happened: A recent email from X owner Elon Musk to his staff suggested the social media platform he paid $44 billion for might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43204045/elon-musk-says-x-user-growth-is-stagnant-banks-who-financed-acquisition-selling-debt-at-10-discount">seeing slower growth</a> in the months since the 2024 election, which was won by Donald Trump. 
"Our user growth is stagnant, revenue is unimpressive, and we're barely breaking even," Musk said in the email.
The email comes months after Musk highlighted the record usage X saw during the presidential election.
"Over the last few months, we've witnessed the power of X in shaping the national conversations and outcomes. We are also seeing other platforms begin to adopt our commitment to free speech and unbiased truth," Musk also said in the email.
Benzinga recently asked readers if they were considering leaving social media platforms.
"Do you plan to stop using any of these social media platforms in the wake of the 2024 presidential election?" Benzinga asked.
Here are the results:
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<li>I don't plan to stop using any platforms: 53%</li>
<li>X (formerly Twitter): 18%</li>
<li>TikTok: 11%</li>
<li>Facebook: 8%</li>
<li>Instagram: 5%</li>
<li>Reddit: 3%</li>
<li>Snapchat: 2%</li>
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The poll found the majority wasen't leaving any of the mentioned social media platforms in the wake of the election won by Trump.
The company leading the platform votes was X, which could be in response to its ownership by Musk, a close ally of Trump. Musk has become more outspoken politically on the platform and there could be a belief that he will try to influence X users with his ideals.
Ranking second was TikTok, which faces <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42957741/tiktok-ban-deadline-ahead-what-will-happen-to-app-on-your-phone">a pending ban</a> that Trump has paused with an executive order. Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) ranked third and fourth, respectively, among social media platforms with a combined 13%. This could be bad news for the company as it could see an exodus of users in the coming months.
Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) and Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>)-owned Snapchat received a lower percentage of potential users leaving in the poll.
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Why It's Important: The poll saw the majority of users not exiting social media platforms could show that fears of users being influenced by politics and leaving platforms based on who owns them could be overblown.
There were reports that users on Facebook and Instagram could be leaving the platform after Meta's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42851889/meta-ditches-fact-checking-for-community-notes-zuckerberg-says-opportunity-to-restore-free-expression"> content moderation changes</a>. Searches for "delete Facebook" and "delete Instagram" have surged on Google in recent weeks, but the poll shows that users might not be ready to leave the platforms yet.
X leads the way for a potential trend of consumers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">being less happy </a>with the brands associated with Musk as his political efforts ramp up.
Reports showed that users <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42566461/mark-cuban-says-this-is-the-holy-grail-that-makes-bluesky-better-than-musks-x-platform">went to alternate platforms </a>like Bluesky after the election, but this poll could show that people never truly left or they didn&#8217;t stay on Bluesky.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Jan. 25, 2025, through Jan. 27, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 150 adults.
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EXCLUSIVE: Will Social Media Users Leave Over Politics? New Poll Shows This Platform Hurt Most

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) will be reporting its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street expects $6.77 in EPS and $46.99 billion in revenues as the company reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=META" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> after market hours</a>.
The stock is up 69.23% over the past year, 13.25% YTD, as Meta continues to dominate the digital advertising space. Adding to the company's evolving landscape, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been making notable moves in Washington.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zuckerberg's Growing Political Footprint</h2>
Zuckerberg recently joined the Business Roundtable, a lobbying organization for major U.S. companies, The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/business/zuckerberg-meta-business-roundtable.html">reported</a>. This seems to signal a shift toward a more active role in policy matters. 
Once known for steering clear of politics, the Meta chief has been increasingly vocal, aligning with key political figures and speaking out on regulatory issues. This growing presence in Washington could have long-term implications for Meta's business strategy, particularly as regulatory scrutiny over Big Tech intensifies.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for Meta stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta Stock Riding A Bullish Wave Ahead Of Q4 Earnings</h2>
META stock is riding a bullish wave, with its share price of $679.27 soaring above its five-, 20-, and 50-day EMAs—clear signs of strong buying pressure.
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The eight-day, 20-day and 50-day SMAs (simple moving averages) all flash bullish signals, reinforcing the stock's upward momentum. Even the 200-day SMA at $538.09 suggests META stock has left its past levels in the dust. 
With an MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) of 14.27 and an RSI (relative strength index) of 72.39, momentum remains firmly in the bulls' favor. 
For investors, this could mean the rally still has room to run, but with RSI in the overbought territory, a short-term pullback may be imminent. Those looking to enter may want to watch for dips, while existing holders could ride the trend higher—but keeping an eye on profit-taking levels wouldn't hurt.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta Analysts See 11% Upside</h2>
RBC Capital Markets recently highlighted the potential impact of DeepSeek AI advancements on various internet stocks, with Meta among the expected beneficiaries. AI-driven efficiency improvements could enhance content recommendations, audience targeting, and revenue generation for pure advertising businesses like Meta, Pinterest Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) and Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>). 
Additionally, lower infrastructure costs could translate into higher earnings and cash generation for Meta, strengthening its long-term growth prospects.
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on Meta stock stands at a Buy with a price target of $668.02. The latest analyst ratings from JMP Securities, Rosenblatt and Wedbush imply a 10.99% upside for Meta, with an average price target of $753.67.
META Price Action: Meta stock was up 1.9% at $672.67 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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Meta&nbsp;Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/meta" rel="noreferrer noopener">is trying to promote</a> Instagram by exploiting the absence of the Chinese rival TikTok download option from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google stores.
In 2020, President Donald Trump threatened to ban TikTok, citing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42772746/tiktok-set-for-a-ban-on-jan-19-by-law-but-trump-has-other-plans" rel="noreferrer noopener">national security threats</a> due to its ownership by ByteDance Ltd. However, recently, Trump urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban after assuming charge as the new President on January 20.
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Previously, the Biden administration ordered ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok or face an effective ban on the app in the U.S. on January 19.
TikTok, has 170 million U.S. users and accounts for ~4% of the U.S. digital ad market. Around 63% of teens aged 13 to 17 use TikTok compared to 59% who use Instagram, CNBC cites a 2023&nbsp;Pew Research Center survey.
The Facebook and Instagram parent encouraged creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, like TikTok, Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat, and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube including three months of posting exclusivity by doling out attractive offers, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/26/meta-is-paying-creators-to-promote-instagram-on-other-video-apps.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from a creator contract details.&nbsp;
Meta&#8217;s monthly cash bonuses ranged from $10,000 to $50,000 to shift their videos to Instagram Reels, CNBC cites the Information. The deals last six months and obligate a creator to post a minimum of eight Instagram Reels per month.
Meta paid over $2 billion to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41176448/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-paid-2b-to-content-creators-in-the-past-year-and-it-wants-to-pay-out-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">content creators&nbsp;in 2024</a>. Four million content creators have reportedly made money from the platform since 2017.
Meanwhile, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43198088/tiktok-ban-sparks-divide-oracle-backs-trump-while-apple-google-play-it-safe" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump allies, including</a> Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) co-founder and Chairman&nbsp;Larry Ellison and Elon Musk, emerged as eligible contenders for&nbsp;TikTok after Trump suspended the TikTok ban for 75 days.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">META Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at Meta Platforms, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. For Meta Platforms, the 200-day moving average sits at $536.57, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is below the current price of $647.49. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
Investors can gain exposure to Meta through iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action: META stock is down 1.57% at $637.71 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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Meta Wants To Leverage TikTok Ban Threat to Promote Instagram On Other Social Media, Offers Cash Deals

From a big picture perspective, Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) would seemingly be a major beneficiary of the legal woes impacting rival video-sharing platform TikTok. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration">upheld a ruling</a> that TikTok would be banned in the nation. The only offramp allowed was for ByteDance to divest the American portion of the business.
Given the unanimous decision and the direct language, Snap stock and other rival investments would seem to enjoy a reprieve. As the Supreme Court stated, "TikTok&#8217;s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary" represent well-known concerns. In addition, the justices stated that First Amendment rights do not apply to this specific matter.
Cynically, TikTok's troubles offer a potential boon for Snap stock. According to an eMarketer analysis, TikTok <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43072303/mark-zuckerberg-stands-to-gain-from-tiktoks-us-ban-analysis-shows-meta-could-reap-billions-in-ad-revenue">generated $12.34 billion in U.S. advertising revenue</a> last year. Should a ban stick, those billions could be redirected elsewhere. Arguably, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) stands to be the biggest beneficiary. However, Snap should also enjoy a noticeable uptick in demand.
To be sure, earlier this week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43088960/trump-suspends-us-tiktok-ban-for-75-days-with-executive-order-but-legal-and-market-uncertainty-looms-over-platforms-future">suspend the TikTok ban</a> for 75 days. Despite the vote of confidence, the action hasn't stopped uncertainty over the platform's future, which has breathed some life into SNAP stock. Nevertheless, the market appears to be signaling deep skepticism over the stock.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Technical Resistance and Negative Biases Cloud SNAP Stock</h2>
Although Snap stock may initially appear as a discounted opportunity due to a rival's legal and geopolitical challenges, market behaviors imply that the enthusiasm could be short-lived. With the security seemingly unable to clear a critical price ceiling, the eventual trajectory could be negative.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="592" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24143919/SNAP-stock-chart-1024x592.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-749407" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24143919/SNAP-stock-chart-1024x592.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24143919/SNAP-stock-chart-300x173.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24143919/SNAP-stock-chart-768x444.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24143919/SNAP-stock-chart.jpg 1035w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image by TradingView.</figcaption></figure>
Specifically, Snap stock appears to have printed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/triple-top-pattern">triple-top formation</a>. Starting from the end of October to the early sessions of January, Snap has encountered heavy resistance at or very close to the $13 level. It's a bearish signal, indicating that despite the bulls' best efforts to break above resistance, they fail to marshal enough momentum. These unsuccessful attempts may see the target security fall below an established baseline.
Notably, Snap stock was holding support last summer at $13 before gapping down severely in August. That the triple-top pattern is forming at this level would seem to be an ominous sign, suggesting the bulls' inability to sustain credibility. Should an equitable agreement be reached regarding the TikTok ban, the platform's dominance could spell further pain for Snap's revenue streams.
Moreover, the statistical trends don't really favor upside for Snap stock. From a stochastic or temporal perspective, Snap stock on a weekly basis tends to have a neutral to upward bias. However, this favorable bias is punctured by short, severe bouts of volatility. Further, whenever Snap suffers a weekly loss between 10% to 20%, the behavioral bias becomes noticeably negative, with subsequent weekly performances printing positive returns less than half of the time.
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That's significant because in the business week ending Jan. 17, the stock fell 11.27% and this week is also trending negatively overall. Therefore, under a dynamic lens, extreme fear tends to extract more skepticism. As a result, investors may need to approach Snap with caution.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Possible Approaches on Tap</h2>
For aggressive traders that want to take advantage of the potential skepticism against Snap stock, there are two interesting ideas available. First, speculators may consider a credit-based approach called the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/10/11/625372/bear-call-spread-credit-spread-know-your-options">bear call spread</a>.
Under this neutral to bearish strategy, the trader sells a call and simultaneously buys a call at a higher strike price (for the same expiration date). This credit spread starts from a cash inflow position; therefore, the trader is underwriting the risk that the security will not breach the short call (lower) strike price. Effectively, the long call caps the risk inherent in the short call, making this spread a defined-risk, defined-reward transaction.
One idea to consider is the 13.00/13.50 bear call spread (sell the $13 call, buy the $13.50 call) for the options chain expiring Feb. 7. At the time of writing, the trader would receive $8 while risking $42 should the trade go awry, thus presenting a yield of 19.05%. The idea here is that SNAP is unlikely to break above the $13 resistance barrier.
More aggressive traders may consider a debit-based strategy called the <a href="https://help.benzinga.com/en/articles/6332560-bear-put-spread-options-trade">bear put spread</a>. This transaction incurs a cash outflow to speculate that the target security will fall in value. Playing off the negative bias of Snap stock following extremely negative weekly performances, there's a risk that the bears could drive the equity down to the critical $10 level.
Recognizing this possibility, aggressive traders may consider the 10.50/10.00 bear put spread (buy the $10.50 put, sell the $10 put) for the options chain expiring Feb. 14. This trade anticipates pessimism against SNAP stock, with the bears eyeballing a key psychological target.
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Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google has agreed to acquire a part of HTC&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/arvr" rel="noreferrer noopener">extended reality (XR) business</a> for $250 million following the recent launch of its Android XR platform.
The deal&nbsp;involves&nbsp;transferring some of the HTC VIVE engineering staff to Google and granting non-exclusive <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.google/feed/android-xr-htc-agreement/" rel="noreferrer noopener">intellectual property rights</a>. HTC retained the rights to use and develop the technology.
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The transaction marks the second major deal between the companies after Google&#8217;s&nbsp;$1.1 billion purchase of HTC&#8217;s smartphone unit in 2017, TechCrunch <a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/22/google-buys-part-of-htc-virtual-reality-unit-for-250-million/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Google said the acquisition will boost Android XR platform development across headsets and glasses.
Recently, Google tapped Samsung Electronics Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) to develop&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43151196/samsung-google-team-up-to-develop-ar-glasses-entering-the-race-against-meta-and-apple" rel="noreferrer noopener">augmented reality glasses</a> shortly after Samsung launched Project Moohan, a mixed-reality headset that operates on Google&#8217;s&nbsp;Android XR&nbsp;platform.
Google held $93.23 billion in cash and equivalents as of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1652044/000165204424000118/goog-20240930.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">September 30, 2024</a>.
Google&#8217;s rival Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) plans to launch its AR glasses, Artemis, in 2027.
In 2024, Meta showcased its&nbsp;Orion AR&nbsp;glasses. Analysts, including Andrew Boone of JMP Securities, Scott Devitt of Wedbush, and Jason Helfstein of Oppenheimer, flagged Meta&#8217;s leadership in AR/VR with its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41054106/meta-analysts-highlight-ai-vr-advances-see-growth-pushing-it-toward-apple-like-valuation" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orion glasses and</a> cost-effective Quest headsets.
Price Action: GOOGL stock is up 0.71% at $204.45 at the last check on Thursday.
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Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google have decided to team up to develop <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43114842/meta-expands-ai-wearables-with-oakley-smart-glasses-camera-equipped-earbuds-in-development">augmented reality glasses</a>.
What Happened: The development was confirmed by TM Roh, the president of Samsung's Mobile Experience division, in an <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-22/samsung-set-to-enter-ar-glasses-market-in-race-with-meta-apple">interview</a> with Bloomberg.
However, the specific details and a release timeline remain undisclosed. The companies &#8220;will try to reach the quality and readiness we want as soon as possible,&#8221; he stated.
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The development follows the introduction of Samsing's Project Moohan, a mixed-reality headset, that operates on Google&#8217;s Android XR platform.
The South Korean giant is still finalizing the release date and price for this product, expected to launch in 2026, the report noted.
According to Roh, the company is trying to ensure there is sufficient content available for the device for which Samsung and Google are partnering with third-party developers.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: Samsung-Google collaboration will compete with major players like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in the rapidly growing AR market.
Meta plans to introduce its AR glasses, named Artemis, in 2027. Apple has been secretive about its AR ambitions.
Last year, Meta also unveiled its Orion AR glasses, described as an &#8220;impressive demo&#8221; but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41084112/mark-zuckerberg-says-orion-is-probably-going-to-be-the-next-major-platform-after-phones-metas-new-ar">not intended for consumer sale</a>. In 2024, Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) has also entered the AR space <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40909648/snap-unveils-smart-glasses-to-bring-ar-technology-to-physical-world-what-investors-need-to-know">with its smart glasses</a>.
Notably, Google&#8217;s earlier AR venture, Google Glass Enterprise, was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31376205/what-went-wrong-with-google-glass-enterprise-inside-look-at-the-discontinued-ar-project">discontinued in 2023</a> due to challenges like privacy concerns.
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Shares of President Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43089193/trump-media-technology-group-shares-drop-over-2-in-overnight-trading-on-robinhood-ahead-of-first-session-post-inauguration">fell more than 3%</a> in Tuesday pre-market trading after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43085323/trump-sworn-in-as-47th-president-declares-golden-age-of-america-begins-right-now">inauguration ceremony</a>.
This decline comes after the stock rallied nearly 15% in the past five trading sessions, and nearly 18% year-to-date.
But what does President Trump have to do with it now that he is leading the country?
Here are five things you should know about President Trump's media company.
What Is Trump Media's Market Capitalization?
At the end of market close on Friday, Trump Media's market capitalization stood at $8.68 billion.
Its trailing 12-month revenue stands at $4.1 million, while its most recent quarterly revenue – for the September 2023 quarter – stood at $1 million.
How Does It Compare To Other Social Media Companies?
Trump Media's publicly-listed competitors include other social media companies, like Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) and Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>).
Snap's trailing 12-month revenue stands at $5.17 billion, while its September quarter revenue came in at $1.4 billion.
On the other hand, Reddit's trailing 12-month revenue stands at $1.12 billion, while its September quarter revenue came in at $348.4 million.
What Do Analysts Have To Say About DJT Stock?
According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> and FactSet, there are no brokerages covering the DJT stock yet.
What Is President Trump's Stake In The Company?
President Trump transferred his approximately 59% stake in Trump Media to a revocable trust headed by his son, Donald Trump Jr., in December.
Who Are The Other Stakeholders In The DJT Stock?
Vanguard Group and BlackRock are two prominent institutional shareholders of the DJT stock – their holdings stood at 1.48% and 1.23%, respectively, at the end of the September quarter.
Overall, institutions hold 7.02% of the shares of Trump Media.
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<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares plummeted 35.42% after short seller firm Muddy Waters Research announced they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43040046" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">initiated a short position in the company</a>.</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) stock plunged 19.38% after the company updated its 2025 expected revenue range to $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, below <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42946454" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of $2.951 billion</a>. Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mrna/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $70 to $38</a>.</li>
<li>GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) stock declined 14.86%. In a recent X post, CNBC's Jim Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43053808" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">steered investors toward</a> quantum stocks, suggesting they reinvest gains from GameStop into Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>).</li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) shares dipped 12.91% following a report suggesting that Trump is considering an executive order to save TikTok from a U.S. ban.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) shares were down 10.81%. The company disclosed that its second Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43028933" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> successfully operating in orbit</a>.</li>
<li>Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) stock lost 9.51% last week despite Guggenheim <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ntra/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the price forecast</a> from $170 to $200. The company is due to provide a roadmap and outlook at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.</li>
<li>Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) stock decreased 9.27%  after the company issued FY24 revenue guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42976923" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">below the previous estimate</a>.</li>
<li>ICON plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLR#NASDAQ">ICLR</a>) stock fell 9.22% after the company issued FY25 guidance with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42971328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its midpoint below estimates</a>.</li>
<li>BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) shares declined 8.89% after Moderna issued 2025 revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42951363" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guidance below analyst estimates</a>.</li>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares fell 8.89% after Ozempic and Wegovy were included in a list of 15 medications for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43062779" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medicare drug price negotiations</a>.</li>
<li>BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>) shares tumbled 8.68%. The company initiated a legal action against Ascendis Pharma A/S for infringement of European patent EP 3 175 863 B1 at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42953403" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Munich, Germany</a>.</li>
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) reportedly stands to gain significantly if TikTok, a popular social media platform, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43070367/kevin-oleary-warns-that-shutting-down-tiktok-would-hurt-6-million-small-businesses-in-america-that-rely-on-it-to-make-a-living">banned from U.S. app stores</a> this Sunday.
 What Happened: TikTok&#8217;s legal team warned that the app could &#8220;go dark,&#8221; cutting off access for existing users to view videos. Such a ban would significantly affect one of the largest social media platforms in the U.S., potentially freeing up billions in ad revenue and user engagement, according to an analysis by eMarketer on Friday, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-us-ban-how-meta-benefits-google-instagram-youtube-ad-2025-1">reported</a>&nbsp;Business Insider.
According to the analysis, TikTok raked in $12.34 billion in U.S. ad revenue in 2024. If the app faces a ban, an estimated $6.17 billion to $8.64 billion in ad spending could be redirected. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, stands to capture a significant share, potentially gaining between $2.46 billion and $3.38 billion in ad revenue.
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Morgan Stanley analysts also predict that Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s company would emerge as the &#8220;largest fundamental winner of any TikTok ban,&#8221; leveraging its extensive user base and robust data capabilities. They estimate such a ban could boost Meta&#8217;s earnings per share by 5% to 9% in the 2026 fiscal year.
Instagram is projected to absorb a significant portion of the time U.S. users currently spend on TikTok. In 2024, TikTok users in the U.S. averaged nearly an hour daily on the app, with almost 75% also active on Instagram, according to EMARKETER.
While Meta is poised to gain the most, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google&#8217;s YouTube and Snap Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat could also benefit from TikTok&#8217;s absence.
Why It Matters: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a ruling on Friday that TikTok would be banned&nbsp;</a>in the country unless the parent company&nbsp;ByteDance&nbsp;sold off the American portion of the business. This decision is based on &#8220;well-supported national security concerns&#8221; regarding TikTok&#8217;s data collection practices and its relationship with a foreign adversary,
Ross Gerber, CEO of&nbsp;Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43050469/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-demands-tiktok-ban-calling-it-a-national-security-risk-amid-reports-that-elon-musk-may-buy-it">demanded a ban on TikTok</a>, calling it a &#8220;national security risk&#8221; amid reports that&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;may buy it.
Despite the uncertainty, the looming ban has already had an impact. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43049496/as-tiktok-faces-us-ban-vpn-searches-skyrocket-800-will-workarounds-work-experts-weigh-in">VPN searches have skyrocketed by 800%</a> as users seek workarounds, and TikTok has announced plans to cease operations in the U.S., although users can still download their personal data.
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Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) shares are trading lower on Friday despite the United States Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban-or-sale law. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration">you need to know</a>.
What To Know: The court, in a unanimous decision, ruled that the law does not violate Americans&#8217; First Amendment rights. To avoid the ban, TikTok would need to divest its U.S. assets, however, a sale appears unlikely.
With that, TikTok is <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/17/titktok-ban-supreme-court-decision-ruling/">set to be banned</a> in the U.S. come Jan. 19, a day before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Trump has previously stated that he will use his power to &#8220;save&#8221; TikTok once he takes office. Additionally, he requested that the Supreme Court postpone the TikTok ban until he assumes office which the court declined to grant.
Following the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision, Trump posted on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113844584193010573">Truth Social</a>, &#8220;The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it. My decision on TikTok will be made in the not-too-distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!&#8221;
The enforcement of the law and its penalties for technology companies like Google and Apple, if they continue to allow TikTok on their app stores, ultimately rests with the U.S. Department of Justice. President Joe Biden has deferred the implementation of the law to the incoming Trump administration. Biden, last year, signed the law into effect after it received bipartisan support in Congress.
What Else: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against Snap to the Department of Justice, according to Reuters. The FTC alleges that the company used an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that harmed users.
However, no specifics about the harm caused by the My AI chatbot have been provided by the government agency. Snap stated that it adheres to strict privacy standards and that the FTC lacks sufficient evidence.
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SNAP Price Action: At the time of writing, Snap stock is trading 1.87% lower at $11.01, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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President-Elect Donald J. Trump Posts On Truth "The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it. My decision on TikTok will be made in the not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!"

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Snap shares are trading lower despite the US Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban-or-sale law. It was recently reported President-elect Trump is considering an executive order hoping to save TikTok from a US ban. Additionally, the FTC referred a complaint against the company to the DOJ pertaining to its AI powered chatbot.

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'Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban-Or-Sale Law' - Washington Post

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U.S. investor group to offer over $20B for TikTok, Bloomberg reports

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Press Releases

Snap Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Jim Lanzone Joins Snap Inc. Board of Directors

Snap Inc. Announces Date of Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call

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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Snap Inc. (SNAP) on Behalf of Investors

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Snap Inc. (SNAP) on Behalf of Investors

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Zefr Partners with Snap to Launch Brand Safety and Suitability Measurement Solution

Snap Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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