Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is the world’s largest social media network, with more than 4 billion monthly active users as of Q4. The company’s portfolio of apps includes Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, and Messenger. It helps people connect with their contacts all around the globe through the use of features such as messaging, sharing photos and videos, video calling, and more. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta changed its name back in 2021 to reflect its shifting focus toward metaverse and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Meta stock is up 37.8% this year, outperforming nearly …