{
  "id": 10240256,
  "title": "Muse powers Meta to cusp of US$2 trillion in best month since 2013",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/muse-powers-meta-to-cusp-of-us-2-trillion-in-best-month-since-2013",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-27T15:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/muse-powers-meta-cusp-us2-trillion-best-month-2013"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta's stock has jumped 36 percent in September, marking its best monthly performance since 2013 and positioning the company on the brink of reaching a US$2 trillion valuation. This surge comes after the release of Meta's Muse personal AI assistant, which has quickly become a top app chart performer and helped ease concerns about heavy spending on AI not yielding sufficient returns. The stock's momentum has been driven by optimism about new AI products, with analysts like Asymmetric Capital Partners co-founder Rob Biederman predicting the balance of power in the Internet will shift in Meta's favor due to the AI agents it is developing. While the rally has brought Meta shares close to a US$2 trillion valuation, the company still faces significant challenges, including heavy capital spending expected to reach nearly US$140 billion this year and negative free cash flow projections in the coming years. Despite this, Meta's stock is currently trading at a below-market multiple for above-market growth, making it an attractive investment according to many analysts.",
  "summary": "It marks a dramatic reversal for the stock, which struggled amid doubts on AI costs and legal risks",
  "key_points": [
    "Meta's stock jumps 36% in September, best monthly performance since 2013",
    "Muse AI assistant boosts Meta's app chart performance",
    "Analysts predict Meta's AI products will shift internet power dynamics"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}