Meta has acquired Conductor, an AI coding startup that lets software engineers manage multiple coding agents at the same time, according to sources who spoke to Axios exclusively. The deal positions Meta in the race to own coding.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 621.03 |
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