Meta Platforms Settles Major Lawsuit, Pays $18 Billion

Meta Platforms has been the subject of several lawsuits. By some estimates, the potential fines for these lawsuits were as high as the market cap of the entire company. Today, the company settled several of these high-profile lawsuits for $18 billion and for several changes to its social media apps. Lou, Rachel, and Tyler dig into the details of the settlement and how it will impact Meta. Plus, Intuit’s earnings and the listener mailbag. Have a question? Email us; podcasts@fool.com Tyler Crowe, Rachel Warren, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Meta’s $18 billion settlement - Was this a “best case scenario” for Meta? - Intuit’s earnings: SasSpocalyse or corporate complacency? - Mailbag: Will Uber’s European fines impact its future? Companies discussed: META, GOOGL, INTU, UBER Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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