A TikTok ban could be ultimate tailwind for Meta’s Facebook, Instagram

Congress is inching closer toward a TikTok ban in the U.S. - offering another reason to stay invested in Club holding Meta Platforms after a year-and-half of strong stock gains. Meta’s Facebook and Instagram stand to gain if TikTok is cut off in the U.S. and users of the popular short-form video app are forced to redirect their attention elsewhere. That additional time spent on Meta’s platforms - and potential advertising dollars that follow - would complement the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives and commitment to efficient spending, which have propelled the stock’s dramatic rebound from late 2022 lows. “Meta is…