Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after a broader sell-off in AI-related technology stocks and rising investor anxiety over its massive spending on artificial intelligence initiatives. The decline was fueled by concerns about the company's projected capital expenditures for 2026, which were raised to a range of $125 billion to $145 billion. According to BMO Capital, Meta has the "least visible return on investment story among peers"