Apple shares fall while Meta and Amazon soar on key earnings

Meta shares rise by 14% in after-hours trade as it announces dividend

Apple reported sales and profits that beat estimates, but China sales missed analysts' targets.

Apple posted quarterly earnings tonight that exceeded expectations, while Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, beat revenue estimates by a wide margin, sending its shares soaring 14% in after-hours trading. 

The tech giants, along with Amazon, were among the last of the Big Tech giants to report earnings for the key Christmas season.