NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 4:32 PM (EST) — After-hours

• Meta shares slipped after China’s commerce ministry said it would assess Meta’s Manus acquisition
• Beijing flagged compliance risks tied to tech exports and overseas data transfers
• Traders now look to U.S. payrolls on Friday and Meta’s next earnings window

Meta Platforms shares were down 0.4% at $646.06 in after-hours trade on Thursday after China’s commerce ministry said it would assess and investigate Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus. The stock swung between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. Reuters

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