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| Fiscal year end (SEC) | Companies |
|---|---|
| December 31 | GOOG, META, MTCH |
| August 31 | FDS |
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Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, reaching billions of users through advertising-supported social platforms. It is investing heavily in open-source AI models and long-horizon bets on virtual and augmented reality.
Alphabet's Class C shares represent the parent of Google, whose businesses span search, YouTube, Android, cloud, and AI research.
FactSet provides financial data, analytics, and software to investment professionals.
Match Group operates online dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, and Match.com.
Compare Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Alphabet Inc. and Match Group, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Meta Platforms, Inc. and Match Group, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
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