NEW YORK – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) closed the trading day on Thursday with a robust rally, shaking off midday weakness to finish strong and signal positive investor sentiment heading into the weekend. The tech giant’s performance could serve as a key indicator for the broader tech market’s opening on Monday.
Meta’s stock finished the day at
7.54 (1.04%). The day was marked by significant volatility. After opening at $726.52, the stock climbed to a high of $735.43 before facing a sharp sell-off in the early afternoon, which saw it dip to a low of $725.86. However, in the final hour of trading, buyers returned in force, driving the price up in a dramatic V-shaped recovery to secure a firm positive close.
This late-day surge is a classic sign of resilience and strong underlying demand. The ability to absorb selling pressure and rebound decisively suggests that investors are viewing dips as buying opportunities, a hallmark of a bullish trend. While after-hours trading showed a slight pullback to $731.75, this minor decline does little to erase the powerful statement made by the closing rally.
Looking ahead to Monday’s session, the momentum is currently in the bulls’ favor. As a mega-cap leader, Meta’s performance often influences the Nasdaq 100 index. The stock’s ability to close near its 52-week high of $740.89 indicates that confidence in the company’s growth trajectory remains high. Analysts will be watching to see if this positive momentum can overcome the slight after-hours dip and lead the tech sector higher at the start of the new trading week. Given the strength of Thursday’s finish, the outlook for a positive open on Monday appears favorable.
