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The lawsuit -- filed in New York Supreme Court on Tuesday -- accused Meta of violating New York City's human rights law by rehiring the former staffer and subjecting the victim to further harassment.

MENLO PARK, Calif. , Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) announced today that the company's third quarter 2024 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

As of the middle of the trading today, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) is down 2.1% on news from the Middle East escalating, which is causing an oil price spike, combined with the port workers strike.

In addition to Meta news, we've got new details about Southwest Airlines' overhaul and an interview with Brookfield Corp. CFO Nick Goodman.

Pivotal Research analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak initiated coverage of Meta and Alphabet with Buy ratings and price targets of $780 and $215, respectively.

A Meta employee has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging retaliation and negligence after the tech giant rehired a former staffer who had been accused of stalking and harassment. The lawsuit comes after Meta gutted its talent and recruitment department amid larger efforts to restructure its business.

Citi notes some of the ways investors can play internet trends going into the third-quarter earnings.

After their blockbuster quarterly performance, analysts see profits rising for Nvidia and Meta.