Oh SNAP! $160 billion wiped out, is the dream run over?

Updated : May 25, 2022 08:05
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EJ Biz Desk

The new economic reality is hitting what was the 'pandemic party' where social media and tech stocks were not just host but the guests of honour. 

After Twitter, Meta, Snapchat shock is the latest blow to sinking social media stocks. Snap sharestumbled as much as 41%, wiping out $15 billion in wealth in a single session and the ripple effect was even worse. Facebook-owner Meta, Google-owner Alphabet , Twitter and peers saw as much as $160 billion worth of marketcap eroded.

Ad-dependent Snapchat told investors won’t meet prior forecasts for revenue and profit as it noted a rapid deterioration of the economic environment.

Also read/watch | Snapchat warns the picture is not looking good! slashes hiring and outlook

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