Meta 4Q24 Earnings, Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Sales, Bosworth’s Leaked Reality Labs Memo
Today's Above Avalon Daily email contains the following stories:
Meta 4Q24 Earnings
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Sales
Bosworth’s Leaked Reality Labs Memo
We kick off today’s update with a look at Meta's 4Q24 earnings. Within Big Tech, Meta is likely to hold the most competitive stance against Apple. There is a fascinating story found with Meta. The discussion then turns to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Reality Labs.
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Meta 2Q23 Earnings, Reality Labs Losses, Meta Stock
Today's Above Avalon daily update includes the following stories:
Meta 2Q23 Earnings
Reality Labs Losses
Meta Stock
We will continue our earnings reviews with Meta. The discussion includes Neil’s thoughts on Meta’s 2Q23 results, the significant loses associated with Reality Labs (AR/VR), and Meta’s stock rollercoaster.
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