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Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion penalty: What to watch this week

Meta heads to trial this week as four states accuse the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive to children — with potential penalties reaching $1.4 trillion.

We'll also track Target, Home Depot and Walmart earnings, the U.S. housing market and the Chinese box office boom.

What should investors and consumers watch this week?

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