Cox Christopher K sold $13.0M of META (indirect holdings)

PayPal (PYPL) partners with Meta (META) to enable purchases via Muse, Meta's AI agent, at select merchants globally. Shopify (SHOP) also integrates Muse for transactions, while Amazon (AMZN) restricts it. Muse's launch has drawn consumer interest, topping Apple's U.S. App Store rankings.

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JPMorgan raised its price target for Meta Platforms to $920 from $820, citing strong early momentum for its Muse AI agent. Analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an overweight rating, noting potential revenue from partnerships. Meta shares were down 2% in premarket trading but up 30% over the past month.

Wall Street analysts reacted positively to Meta Platforms' Meta Connect event, focusing on its Muse AI agent. Evercore ISI maintained an Outperform rating and $860 target, suggesting Muse could drive the stock to $1,000. Raymond James raised its target to $860, citing high download rates and revenue potential. Mizuho and Citi also expressed optimism, while JPMorgan noted Muse's potential as a leading AI app.

JPMorgan predicts Meta's AI agent Muse could become a leading consumer AI application, raising its price target to $920 from $820. Muse has integrated with major retailers and gained traction quickly, potentially driving significant upside for Meta. Shares have risen 30% in September, with 90% of analysts recommending a buy.