By BARBARA ORTUTAY Updated 12: 09 PM PST, November 18, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO and TikTok emerged. However, the FTC has a narrow definition of Meta’s competitive market, excluding companies like TikTok, YouTube and Apple’s messaging service from being considered rivals to Instagram and WhatsApp. Investors didn’t appear surprised at the ruling. Shares of the Menlo Park, California-based company were down $1. 52 at $600. 49 in afternoon trading Tuesday, in line with broader market trends. BARBARA ORTUTAY Ortutay writes about social media and the internet for The Associated Press. What do YOU think? Click here to jump to the comments! Sponsored Content Below Share this post!.
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Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won’t have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
