Meta Platforms Inc. reported a significant increase in revenue and net income, rising 27% to $36.5 billion and 117% to $12.4 billion respectively in Q1 2024.

Despite strong financial performance, Meta's AR/VR division, Reality Labs, suffered a substantial loss of $3.85 billion.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement of increased spending on long-term initiatives led to a sharp drop in Meta's stock price.

Meta's financial forecast and investment in AR/VR and AI technologies influenced a broader tech sector slump and affected U.S. stock market sentiment.

The Japanese yen hit a 34-year low in the FX market, partly due to Meta's disappointing forecasts.

Economic data indicating slower growth and higher inflation, along with mixed corporate results, led to cautious market sentiment and potential impacts on future Fed interest rate decisions.