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How Meta's Recent Layoffs Made A Big Impact On Profits

In the past year, Meta has undergone significant transformations, particularly in its approach to workforce management. Meta’s decisions regarding layoffs have not only attracted attention but have had a substantial impact on the company’s financial performance. Meta incurred staggering losses totaling $16 billion, primarily attributed to its Metaverse endeavors, mainly its Reality Labs division responsible for Oculus goggles. This marked a significant increase from the previous year’s loss of $13.7 billion, with Meta reporting a loss of $4.6 billion in the final quarter of 2023. Meta’s Stock Surge And Improved Margins Despite these substantial deficits, Meta’s stock surged by 12% following recent updates, largely due to the company’s improved margins. Meta’s revenue increased by 16%, while operating income and profits surged by 62% and 69%, respectively. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has assured investors of further losses in the future due to ongoing investments in augmented reality/...

Feb 16, 2024

Fuddruckers' Owner Nicholas Perkins To Sponsor HBCU Athlete Joshua Williams' School Expenses

The time is now for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) student-athletes to get their due shine. One of the latest HBCU athletes lined up for a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal is Fayetteville State University’s ( FSU ) defensive back Joshua Williams. According to a press release, Fuddruckers’ newest owner Nicholas Perkins will now aid a portion of the FSU football star’s school expenses in exchange for Williams making appearances at a Church’s Chicken restaurant — owned by Perkins. In June, Perkins acquired the Fuddruckers franchise for an estimated $18.5 million, which made him the largest franchise owner and the first African American to have total ownership of a national burger business, Essence reported. “I gravitated to the food-service business to put myself into a position to help bright, highly motived HBCU students like Joshua Williams,” Perkins said in a press release. “Joshua brings a level of determination and perseverance to the table that just can’t...

Sep 30, 2021