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Companies Encyclopedia Entry 1776076865
** This article provides a comprehensive overview of a prominent company, highlighting its history, key information, and significance in the industry. **CONTENT** ### Overview **Company Name:** Meta Platforms, Inc. (previously Facebook, Inc.) Meta Platforms, Inc., commonly referred to as Meta, is a multinational technology and online social media company. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, along with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world. Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Meta's primary product is the social networking platform Facebook, which has become an essential part of modern life, with over 2.7 billion monthly active users. The company has expanded its offerings to include Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR, among others. Meta's headquarters is located in Menlo Park, California, and it is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol META. ### History/Background Meta's journey began in 2003 when Mark Zuckerberg created a website called "Facemash" that allowed users to compare the photos of two students and vote on which one was more attractive. The site became popular, but also generated controversy and was eventually shut down by the university. In 2004, Zuckerberg, along with his college roommates, created a new website called "Thefacebook," which was initially intended for Harvard students only. The site quickly gained popularity, and by the end of 2004, it had expanded to other colleges and universities. In 2005, the company dropped "The" from its name and became simply "Facebook." In 2012, Facebook went public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $16 billion, making it one of the largest tech IPOs in history. Over the years, Facebook has acquired several companies, including Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014. In 2021, the company rebranded itself as Meta Platforms, Inc. to reflect its expanded offerings and focus on building a metaverse. ### Key Information * **Revenue:** $117.94 billion (2021) * **Employees:** over 80,000 (2022) * **Headquarters:** Menlo Park, California, USA * **Products:** Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus VR, Portal, and others * **Acquisitions:** Instagram (2012), WhatsApp (2014), Giphy (2020) * **IPO:** 2012, raised $16 billion * **Stock Exchange:** NASDAQ (META) ### Significance Meta's impact on modern society cannot be overstated. The company has revolutionized the way people communicate, share information, and connect with each other. Facebook has become an essential part of modern life, with over 2.7 billion monthly active users. The company's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp has expanded its reach and influence, making it one of the largest technology companies in the world. Meta's significance extends beyond its products and services. The company has played a major role in shaping the way we think about online identity, community, and social media. Its impact on politics, culture, and society has been profound, and its influence will continue to be felt for years to come. **INFOBOX:** - **Name:** Meta Platforms, Inc. - **Type:** Technology and online social media company - **Date:** Founded in 2004 - **Location:** Menlo Park, California, USA - **Known For:** Creating Facebook, one of the largest and most influential social networking platforms in the world **TAGS:** Meta, Facebook, social media, technology, online identity, community, social networking, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus VR, IPO, NASDAQ, stock exchange, entrepreneurship, innovation, Silicon Valley.
Economics & BusinessBusiness Encyclopedia Entry 1779167705
The Dot-Com Bubble was a significant economic event in the late 1990s and early 2000s characterized by a rapid increase in the value of technology and internet-related companies, followed by a sharp decline. ## Overview The Dot-Com Bubble, also known as the Internet Bubble, was a period of extreme speculation and inflation in the technology and internet sectors. It began in the mid-1990s and peaked in 2000, before bursting in 2001. During this time, companies with little to no profits were valued at extremely high levels, often based on their potential for future growth rather than their current financial performance. This led to a massive overvaluation of the market, which eventually collapsed, resulting in significant financial losses for investors and a decline in the overall market. The Dot-Com Bubble was fueled by a combination of factors, including the rapid growth of the internet, the emergence of new technologies, and the increasing popularity of online shopping and e-commerce. Many investors, including individual investors and institutional investors, were eager to invest in the next big thing, and companies with a connection to the internet were seen as the future of business. ## History/Background The Dot-Com Bubble began to take shape in the mid-1990s, as the internet started to gain widespread acceptance and use. Companies such as Amazon, eBay, and Yahoo! began to gain popularity, and investors started to take notice. The NASDAQ composite index, which was heavily weighted towards technology and internet stocks, began to rise rapidly, reaching a peak of 5,048 in March 2000. However, the bubble began to inflate even further, with companies such as Pets.com and Webvan going public with little to no profits. These companies were often valued at extremely high levels, based on their potential for future growth rather than their current financial performance. This led to a massive overvaluation of the market, which eventually collapsed in 2001. ## Key Information Some of the key facts and figures related to the Dot-Com Bubble include: - The NASDAQ composite index peaked at 5,048 in March 2000 and bottomed out at 1,114 in October 2002. - The S&P 500 index peaked at 1,527 in March 2000 and bottomed out at 768 in October 2002. - The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the technology and internet sectors increased from 1,000 in 1995 to over 5,000 in 2000. - The value of the NASDAQ composite index increased from $1.3 trillion in 1995 to over $6 trillion in 2000. ## Significance The Dot-Com Bubble had significant consequences for the economy and the financial markets. It led to a decline in investor confidence and a decrease in the overall market value of technology and internet stocks. Many investors lost significant amounts of money, and some companies went bankrupt. However, the Dot-Com Bubble also led to significant changes in the way companies approach technology and innovation. Many companies that survived the bubble were forced to re-evaluate their business models and focus on generating profits rather than just growth. INFOBOX: - Name: The Dot-Com Bubble - Type: Economic event - Date: 1995-2001 - Location: Global - Known For: Rapid increase and subsequent decline in the value of technology and internet-related companies TAGS: Dot-Com Bubble, Internet Bubble, Technology bubble, Economic event, Financial crisis, NASDAQ, S&P 500, Initial public offerings, IPOs.