Zacks highlights Meta Platforms, Bloom Energy and Western Digital as AI-linked companies reporting this week. Meta's consensus advertising revenue is $61.9 billion, up 23.5% year over year, after ad impressions rose 14% and average price per ad rose 12%, while its 2026 capex guidance is $130-$145 billion. The article notes that Muse, Meta's personal AI agent launched in September, has more than two million daily users, while Meta's earnings are expected to fall roughly 19%. Bloom Energy's sales are expected to climb nearly 375% year over year, and Western Digital's earnings are expected to grow 130% on 48% higher sales.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 694.44 |
| Change that session | -1.56% |
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