Meta's $9.188 Billion Trading Volume Lands Sixth as AI Ambitions Fuel Market Activity

On July 16, 2025, Meta's trading volume reached $9.188 billion, ranking sixth in the day's stock market activity. Meta (META) shares fell by 1.05%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 2.50% over the past two days.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is investing billions into the company's AI expansion efforts, aiming to develop superintelligence. This strategic move underscores Meta's commitment to becoming a leader in the AI race, with a focus on building elite teams and cutting-edge infrastructure.

Zuckerberg has outlined a new AI strategy, emphasizing the development of superintelligent systems. This includes the construction of massive data centers, such as the Prometheus and Hyperion projects, which are designed to support Meta's AI ambitions. These data centers will require significant power inputs and are expected to be as large as Manhattan.

Meta's efforts to attract top AI talent are also noteworthy. The company is offering astronomical pay packages and unprecedented signing bonuses to poach the world's leading AI researchers. This aggressive recruitment strategy is part of Zuckerberg's vision to catch up to competitors like OpenAI and Google in the AI space.

Despite the significant investments, there are concerns about the environmental impact of these data centers. The massive power consumption required for these facilities raises questions about sustainability and the potential environmental costs.