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Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco’ nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit

Market Watch August 26, 2026 · 5:12 pm Read Original
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Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco’ nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit

The social-media giant’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.

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Published Aug 26, 2026 · 5:12 pm
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