Meta Surges as Microsoft Shares Slip as Odessa A’zion Exits A24 Film

Mark Zuckerberg saw Meta shares surge while Microsoft faced investor skepticism as the industry weighed the financial returns of massive artificial intelligence investments.Odessa A’zion withdrew from the A24 film “Deep Cuts” following a casting controversy, while Apple TV reached a major adaptation deal with author Brandon Sanderson.In corporate moves, Blackstone credited AI data centers for portfolio gains as Starbucks announced a tiered Rewards program overhaul to launch in March 2026.