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AI Stocks Drive Market Gains as TSMC Reports Strong Earnings

Technology stocks led market gains Thursday after TSMC reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profits. The chipmaker’s positive outlook signals continued robust demand for AI-related semiconductors according to analysts.

Market Advances on AI Optimism

U.S. stock indexes edged higher Thursday as positive signals from the artificial intelligence sector boosted technology shares, according to market reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, though trading remained volatile with repeated swings between gains and losses throughout the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 85 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite advanced 0.7% by late morning trading, sources indicate.

SoftwareTechnology

Meta Discontinues Desktop Messenger Apps for Windows and macOS, Shifts Focus to Web and Mobile

Meta is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, with complete shutdown scheduled for December 15. The company is directing users to web-based alternatives and mobile apps for continued messaging access, according to official communications.

Meta Confirms Desktop Messenger App Discontinuation

Meta Platforms is officially shutting down its dedicated Messenger applications for Windows and macOS desktop operating systems, according to reports confirmed to Engadget. The company indicated the apps will cease functioning completely after December 15, after which users will need to transition to web-based or mobile alternatives for accessing their messages outside of phone usage.