Fred Alger Management said in the Q3 2026 investor letter for the Alger Spectra Fund that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) contributed positively to the fund during the quarter. U.S. stocks gained modestly, with the S&P 500 up 2%, even though 60% of its constituents closed lower. The fund's Class A shares returned 0.29% without a sales charge, trailing the 0.45% return of the Russell 3000 Growth Index. The letter said Meta's shares rebounded sharply after the launch of Muse, a personal AI agent that completes multi-step tasks such as browsing websites, filling out forms and booking travel, and keeps working after the app is closed. Meta closed at $630.56 on October 26, 2026, with a $1.61 trillion market capitalization, down 4.47% year-to-date and within a 52-week range of $520.26 to $779.82.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.7T |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 630.56 |
| Change that session | -1.88% |
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