"Tech Giants Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet Shake Up Wall Street with Dividend Declarations"

Meta Platforms Inc. surprised Wall Street with its first dividend, signaling a monumental move in Silicon Valley that could prompt other tech giants like Amazon and Alphabet to follow suit. The 50 cents-a-share quarterly dividend, set to begin in March, positions Meta alongside Apple and Microsoft as Big Tech dividend payers. The announcement led to a surge in Meta's stock, reflecting investor enthusiasm. While the move may enhance Meta's standing on Wall Street, it also signifies the company's transition to a more mature, balanced approach to shareholder returns.