Meta Unlocks New Ad Formats on WhatsApp; AMD Surges 8%​ | Today's Important News Recap

0617 ｜Dolphin Research Key Focus:

🐬 Individual Stocks

1.$Meta Platforms(META.US)

Meta announced that businesses can now use WhatsApp's "Status Ads" to guide users to interact with merchants through the messaging feature. This initiative creates a new communication bridge for businesses on the WhatsApp platform, enriching their marketing channels. WhatsApp has long been known for its privacy protection and pure communication functions, with cautious advertising placements. Allowing businesses to guide user interaction through "Status Ads" is expected to expand the advertising business landscape and increase advertising revenue sources.

2.$AMD(AMD.US)

AMD surged over 8% last night, as the company's strategic layout and product releases in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) attracted significant market attention and optimistic expectations. Analysts from the well-known American investment bank Piper Sandler raised AMD's target price to $140. On the other hand, there are unconfirmed rumors that AMD achieved a "graphics processor victory" through Amazon Web Services, drawing market attention and prompting investors to increase their stakes.

🐬 Leading Sectors

Shanghai and Shenzhen: Trading and payment services, tobacco, diversified capital markets;

Hong Kong Stocks: Sports and leisure facilities, forest products, tobacco;

U.S. Stocks: Kitchenware, home appliances, agricultural products.

🐬 Focus for Tomorrow

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