Meta shares were hit hard on Thursday, affecting US tech stocks as concerns over AI spending increased. Despite this downturn, Meta reported a healthy $64 billion in Q3 revenue and announced a stock split. Meanwhile, the US government is investing a speculative nuclear fusion project with backers linked to former President Donald Trump. The European space sector is also facing challenges due to the Starlink saga. The Financial Regulatory Authority approved model short-selling contracts, and Blackstone is evaluating $10 billion to assess banks' AI risks. Axel Springer's co-owner is considering acquiring TikTok's European division.