Increase in the market value of Meta and Microsoft boosted by Zuckerberg's wealth

• Meta and Microsoft added $400 billion to their market value
• Zuckerberg became the third richest person in the world
• Apple reported an 18% drop in stock due to concerns about AI

Main Facts

On July 31, 2025, the stocks of technology giants Meta and Microsoft surged, resulting in an increase of their market value by $400 billion. This growth followed the companies' disclosure of financial results that exceeded analysts' predictions.

Specifically, Meta, the company founded by Mark Zuckerberg, increased its value by $200 billion, while its stock rose by 11.25%. Zuckerberg became the third richest person in the world with a net worth of $268.4 billion, surpassing Jeff Bezos, whose worth is $247.4 billion.

Increase in Stock Value

Meta reported that its revenue in the second quarter increased by 22% to $47.5 billion, and earnings per share reached $7.14, which is still lower than the tenth of previous predictions. This increase was made possible due to higher spending on artificial intelligence.

Microsoft also showed positive results, with revenue of $76 billion, which is 18% more than in the previous year. The company's stock rose by 5%, allowing it to briefly reach a market value of $4 trillion, becoming only the second company to achieve this milestone.

Market Overview

Overall, Meta's stocks increased by 32% this year, while Microsoft stocks grew by 27%. At the same time, Apple stocks decreased by 18%, as investors express concerns about its competitiveness in the artificial intelligence sector.

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