Meta to Start Laying Off Thousands of Staff, WSJ Says

Meta, Facebook's parent company, is preparing for significant layoffs, potentially affecting thousands of employees. This move comes as the company faces financial challenges, partly due to its heavy investment in the Metaverse, which has not been well-received by shareholders. Meta's stock has dropped significantly, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that the company will be smaller in 2023. Despite investor skepticism, Zuckerberg continues to advocate for the Metaverse, urging investors to remain patient as he believes it will eventually yield positive results.

What is the CEO Mark Zuckerberg's stance on the investment in the Metaverse?

How have investors reacted to Zuckerberg's plea regarding the Metaverse investment?