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ISSN 2067-3310, E-ISSN 2067-7669 

Vol. 18, No. 2 (2024), pp. 73-85 

 

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MEDIA SENTIMENT AND STOCK PRICES: ANALYSING 

TEMPORAL DYNAMICS AND PREDICTIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN 

TESLA AND META 

 

L. ČIGILEIČIKAITĖ, G. GAILIŪTĖ, J. KARTAŠOVA 

 

Laura Čigileičikaitė¹, Gabrielė Gailiūtė², Jekaterina Kartašova³ 

¹ ² ³ Business School of Vilnius University, Lithuania 

¹ E-mail: laura.cigileicikaite@vm.stud.vu.lt  

² E-mail: gabriele.gailiute@vm.stud.vu.lt  

³ E-mail: jekaterina.kartasova@vm.vu.lt, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3774-1817  

 

Abstract: The study investigates the relationship between media sentiment and stock 

price fluctuations. Using quantitative techniques, the research examines data from Tesla and 

Meta from 2019 to 2024. Headlines and adjusted stock prices were processed into monthly 

averages to reduce noise, enabling statistical analysis through cross-correlation and Granger 

causality tests. The results indicate a link between sentiment and stock prices, suggesting that 

sentiment may have some predictive capability for stock price movements. The research 

underscores the importance of addressing media sentiment in financial decision-making. 

Keywords: media sentiment, stock prices, cross-correlation, Granger causality 

 

1. INTRODUCTION 

In today’s digitized world, characterized by an overwhelming abundance of 

information, news and social media play an increasingly significant role in shaping public 

opinion. The media wield considerable influence over social attitudes, emotional responses, 

and decision-making processes through mechanisms such as agenda-setting, framing, priming, 

and emotional engagement, among others. This influence extends to financial markets, where 

investor behavior is often impacted by media narratives. Studies like Singh, Aggarwal, and 

Chauhan (2022) have demonstrated the power of sentiment analysis on social media platforms 

for predicting stock market trends. Building on these insights, this study focuses on sentiment 

from media headlines to evaluate its relationship with stock prices, extending sentiment 

analysis to professional sources. The rapid proliferation of digital platforms has further 

amplified the importance of understanding how media content shapes financial outcomes and 

decision-making processes. Fama (1970), in his foundational work on Efficient Market 

Hypothesis, posited that financial markets are “informationally efficient,” implying that prices 

reflect all available information at any given time. However, the emergence of behavioral 

finance suggests that emotional factors, such as media sentiment, may cause deviations from 

efficiency. This study has two primary objectives: first, to examine whether media sentiment 

has a statistically significant relationship with adjusted stock closing prices; and second, to 

evaluate whether past sentiment data can predict future stock price trends. To achieve these 

goals, the study employs cross-correlation analysis and Granger causality tests, using sentiment 

data extracted from headlines scraped from Business Insider and stock price data retrieved 

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through Python’s yfinance library. The findings of this research aim to shed light on the 

complex interplay between media sentiment and stock prices, offering valuable insights into 

how sentiment influences market dynamics and investor behavior. 

 

2. Summary of Research Design and Methods 

This study explores the connection between media sentiment and corporate stock 

prices. It focuses on two globally recognized companies, Tesla and Meta, using data from 

January 2019 to October 2024. The research aims to evaluate correlation dynamics and test 

predictive capabilities. 

 

3. Research Objective 

The primary goal is to analyze whether media sentiment can influence or predict 

changes in stock prices. Similar studies have demonstrated the utility of sentiment analysis in 

understanding market trends, especially in emerging economies, where Mohan, Vemuri, and 

Mandal (2019) identified a significant relationship between sentiment shifts and financial 

market behavior. Their work focused on the unique dynamics of developing markets, so this 

research extends the analysis to high-visibility. 

 

4.  Study Sample and Analysis Period 

Two companies — Tesla and Meta — were selected for their high visibility, strong 

market positions, and frequent media coverage. According to the information on 

CompaniesMarketCap website, Tesla, a leader in electric vehicles, had a market capitalization 

of $1.09 trillion in 2024. Its stock price fluctuated widely between $138.80 and $358.64, 

reflecting growth potential and volatility. Meta, valued at $1.49 trillion in 2024, represents 

innovation in artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Its stock price grew by 77% over the 

year, with forecasts predicting $575.93. These companies' media portrayal, often polarizing 

and dynamic, made them ideal for sentiment analysis. 

The January 2019–October 2024 timeframe provided a robust dataset for longitudinal 

analysis, covering significant global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical 

shifts. This aligns with other studies, which often rely on five-year periods to explore long-

term patterns. 

 

5. Data Sources, Collection and Processing 

Media Sentiment Data 

Headlines from Business Insider, a leading financial and business news outlet, were 

chosen for their global reach and relevance. The platform's straightforward and well-structured 

HTML format facilitated efficient web scraping, enabling the extraction of approximately 

35,000 headlines related to Tesla and Meta. These headlines were analyzed using the VADER 

(Valence Aware Dictionary and Sentiment Reasoner) model, a machine learning tool optimized 

for short text sentiment evaluation. The approach builds on methodologies from prior research, 

such as Loughran and McDonald (2011), who emphasized the importance of context-specific 

dictionaries for financial textual analysis. Their work demonstrated that sentiment analysis in 

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Therefore, recent advancements in deep learning, as demonstrated by Xue (2023), have 

pushed the boundaries of sentiment analysis in financial markets. Xue’s approach utilized 

advanced neural networks to capture complex patterns in sentiment data, enabling deeper 

insights into market behaviors.  In addition, it was proposed in 2014 by C.J. Hutto and Eric 

Gilbert in their paper titled "VADER: A Parsimonious Rule-based Model for Sentiment 

Analysis of Social Media Text". VADER computes positive, negative, neutral, and compound 

sentiment scores, making it suitable for analyzing headlines’ emotional tones. 

 

Stock Price Data 

Stock prices were retrieved using Python's yfinance library. Adjusted closing prices 

were chosen as the primary indicator because they account for corporate actions like dividends, 

stock splits, and market adjustments, offering a more accurate measure of stock value. 

 

Data Processing 

To reduce daily noise and emphasize trends, sentiment scores and adjusted closing price 

data were aggregated into monthly averages. Then temporal alignment between sentiment 

scores and stock prices was performed, enabling consistent statistical analysis. 

 

6. Research Methods and Techniques 

Quantitative Analysis 

Cross-Correlation Analysis 

 Cross-correlation was used to examine the relationship between monthly sentiment 

scores and stock prices over time. This method identifies the strength and direction of 

associations at varying time lags, from −6 months to +6 months, revealing whether sentiment 

changes lead or lag behind stock price movements. Mohanty and Roy (2021) have 

demonstrated the effectiveness of cross-correlation in analyzing sentiment's influence on 

market trends, particularly for identifying leading or lagging relationships between variables. 

Their research underscores the importance of selecting appropriate time lags to uncover 

nuanced dynamics in sentiment-driven market behavior.  

Granger Causality Testing 

The Granger causality test evaluated whether past sentiment scores could predict future 

stock prices. This method is widely applied in financial studies to uncover predictive 

relationships between variables. As first developed by Granger (1969), the method assesses 

whether a time series provides statistically significant information about another series’ future 

values. The Granger causality test was used to determine the predictive power of sentiment 

data on stock price movements for Tesla and Meta.  

The suitability of these methods for similar studies is confirmed by the analysis 

conducted in V. Grigaitė's 2021 master's project, "Analysis of the Relationships Between 

Macroeconomic Indicators and Stock Market Sectors," where they were successfully applied 

to identify connections between macroeconomic indicators and stock market sectors at the level 

of economic activity sectors in the United States. 

 

7. Research Findings Overview 

Preliminary results showed: 



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For Meta, the strongest correlation between sentiment scores and stock prices was 

observed with lags of 1–2 months. In contrast, for Tesla, a significant correlation was found 

only at a lag of 1 month, with correlation values at later lags proving to be insignificant. 

 

8. Research Results 

Results of Quantitative Research Part 

Analysis of Time Series for Media Sentiment and Tesla Stock Price Averages 

The initial examination of the relationship between Tesla's media sentiment and 

adjusted closing prices was conducted by analyzing two graphs. 

Figure 1 

The monthly averages of sentiment scores for Tesla-related media coverage from 2019 to 

October 2024 

 
Figure 2 

The monthly averages of Tesla’s adjusted closing stock prices from 2019 to October 2024 

 



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The first chart presents the monthly average sentiment scores, while the second displays 

the monthly average stock adjusted closing prices. By analyzing both graphs, it was observed 

that during certain periods, the two variables—average sentiment scores and average stock 

prices—exhibited similar trends, moving in the same direction, either increasing or decreasing 

simultaneously. However, in other periods, the variables showed divergent movements. For 

instance, during certain months, sentiment scores rose while stock prices fell, and vice versa. 

A preliminary analysis of the data reveals that in approximately 60% of the time 

periods, sentiment and stock prices exhibited a tendency to move in the same direction. This 

suggests a potential relationship between the two variables. However, the direction of the 

relationship was not consistently direct, as the two variables did not always move in parallel. 

This observation provided the foundation for further analysis into a potential statistical 

relationship between media sentiment and stock prices. However, due to the complex and 

nonlinear nature of this relationship, further statistical testing was conducted using cross-

correlation analysis and Granger causality tests, as traditional methods were deemed unsuitable 

for analyzing the observed dynamics. 

 

Cross-Correlation Results for Tesla Media Sentiment and Stock Price Averages 

The cross-correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the 

monthly averages of Tesla’s media sentiment scores and the company’s average monthly 

adjusted closing prices at different time lags. The analysis aimed to assess whether there is a 

correlation between current sentiment and future stock prices, or if current stock prices 

influence future sentiment. 

 

Table 1: Cross-correlation values between Tesla’s media sentiment scores and the company’s 

adjusted closing prices 

No Time lags (in months) Correlation values 

1 -6 -0.26613 

2 -5 -0.17692 

3 -4 -0.12489 

4 -3 -0.05812 

5 -2 0.06159 

6 -1 0.11237 

7 0 0.27895 

8 1 0.3036 

9 2 0.26269 

10 3 0.28215 

11 4 0.26897 

12 5 0.26934 

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The cross-correlation results show the following patterns: 

● For negative lags (where current stock prices are compared with future sentiment), the 

correlation weakens progressively. At a lag of -6 months, the correlation value is -0.26613, 

indicating a weak inverse relationship between stock prices and sentiment six months later. 

● As the lag decreases, the correlation becomes less negative and eventually positive. At a lag 

of -1 month, the correlation increases to 0.11237. 

● At zero lag (when both variables are considered in the same month), the correlation reaches 

0.27895, indicating a moderate positive relationship between sentiment and stock prices. 

● The strongest positive correlation occurs at a lag of +1 month, with a value of 0.3036. This 

suggests that sentiment has a weak positive correlation with stock prices in the following 

month. 

● The correlation decreases slightly at lags of +2 months (0.26269) and +3 months (0.28215), 

before stabilizing around 0.26 at lags from +4 to +6 months. 

The cross-correlation results indicate a weak positive correlation between Tesla’s 

media sentiment and stock prices in the short term, particularly at a lag of +1 month. 

Correlations at other time lags are even weaker and do not provide substantial evidence of a 

strong relationship. 

 

Granger Causality Test Results for Tesla Media Sentiment and Stock Prices 

The Granger causality test was conducted to assess whether past media sentiment has 

predictive power for Tesla’s future stock prices. 

 

Table 2: Granger causality test results assessing the predictive power of Tesla’s media 

sentiment over stock prices 

No Time lags (in months) P-value F-statistical value 

1 1 0.81998 0.052198 

2 2 0.641396      0.447253 

3 3 0.154161 1.814482 

4 4 0.088564 2.131913 

5 5 0.189398  1.552058 

6 6 0.142962  1.688090 

 

The Granger causality test results indicate that, for all time lags, Tesla’s media 

sentiment has little to no predictive power for Tesla’s future stock prices. Specifically: 

● At a lag of 1 month, the p-value is 0.81998 and the F-statistic is 0.052198, suggesting no 

significant relationship between sentiment and stock prices. 

● At a lag of 2 months, the p-value is 0.641396 and the F-statistic is 0.447253, further 

indicating no significant predictive power. 

● At a lag of 3 months, the p-value is 0.154161, and the F-statistic is 1.814482, which is not 

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● A lag of 4 months shows a slightly higher potential for a relationship, with a p-value of 

0.088564 and an F-statistic of 2.131913, but this does not meet the conventional 5% 

significance threshold. 

● For lags of 5 and 6 months, the p-values (0.189398 and 0.142962) and F-statistics (1.552058 

and 1.688090) further confirm the lack of predictive power for sentiment. 

The results suggest that media sentiment does not have strong or consistent predictive 

power for Tesla’s stock prices. While there is some weak evidence of a potential delayed effect 

(especially at a 4-month lag), the relationships are not statistically significant enough to draw 

firm conclusions. 

 

Relationship Between Media Sentiment Regarding "Meta" and Company's Stock Prices 

Media Sentiment and Meta Stock Prices: Time Series Analysis 

The initial examination of the relationship between Metas media sentiment and adjusted 

closing prices was conducted by analyzing two graphs. 

 

Figure 3  

The monthly averages of sentiment scores for Meta-related media coverage from 2019 to 

October 2024 

 
Figure 4 

The monthly averages of Meta’s adjusted closing stock prices from 2019 to October 2024 

 



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The analysis showed variability in monthly average sentiment scores throughout the 

period. In contrast, stock prices demonstrated clearer trends, with increases observed from 2019 

to mid-2021, followed by a significant decline at the start of 2022 and recovery beginning in 

early 2023. 

Periods of alignment between the two variables were identified, where both sentiment 

scores and stock prices moved in the same direction—either increasing or decreasing. 

However, such occurrences were less frequent compared to Tesla’s case. In other periods, the 

variables moved in opposite directions. For instance, between early 2022 and early 2023, 

sentiment scores were largely negative, but stock prices showed a recovery trend. 

These observations suggest a statistical relationship between sentiment scores and stock 

prices, warranting further analysis. Due to the non-linear nature of the observed relationship, 

cross-correlation and Granger causality analyses were used to examine these interactions in 

greater detail. 

 

Cross-Correlation Results for Meta Media Sentiment and Stock Prices 

The cross-correlation analysis evaluated the relationship between Meta’s monthly 

sentiment scores and stock prices at varying time lags. 

 

Table 3: Cross-correlation values between Meta’s media sentiment scores and the company’s 

adjusted closing prices 

No Time lags (in months) Correlation values 

1 -6 0.28661 

2 -5 0.37115 

3 -4 0.45333 

4 -3 0.49859 

5 -2 0.57393 

6 -1 0.62808 

7 0 0.72365 

8 1 0.70140 

9 2 0.67714 

10 3 0.60854 

11 4 0.59320 

12 5 0.55159 

13 6 0.50189 

 

Key findings include: 



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● Negative Lags (Stock Prices Influencing Future Sentiment): Correlation values increase 

as the lag decreases, starting from 0.28661 at a lag of -6 months and reaching 0.62808 

at -1 month. This indicates that current stock prices may moderately influence media 

sentiment in the following months. 

● Direct Correlation (Lag of 0 Months): The highest correlation value (0.72365) was 

observed at lag 0, indicating the strongest relationship between sentiment and stock 

prices occurs within the same month. 

● Positive Lags (Sentiment Influencing Future Stock Prices): At a lag of +1 month, the 

correlation was strong at 0.70140 but slightly weaker than the direct correlation. 

Correlation values decreased further with increasing positive lags, stabilizing between 

0.55159 and 0.50189 for lags of +4 to +6 months. 

The results demonstrate strong short-term correlations between sentiment scores and 

stock prices, particularly within the same month (lag 0) and in the following 1–2 months. 

Moderate correlations persist at longer lags. 

 

Granger Causality Analysis for Meta Media Sentiment and Stock Prices 

The Granger causality analysis was conducted to determine whether media sentiment 

scores could predict Meta’s stock prices. 

 

Table 4: Granger causality test results assessing the predictive power of Meta’s media 

sentiment over stock prices 

No Time lags (in months) P value F statistical value 

1 1 0.004630166 8.594116922 

2 2 0.059407634 2.953726074 

3 3 0.312826958 1.212948449 

4 4 0.406054845 1.017605095 

5 5 0.483301078 0.907217268 

6 6 0.058736101 2.192667189 

● Short-Term Predictive Power (Lags of 1–2 Months): At a lag of 1 month, the p-value 

(0.00463) and F-statistic (8.594117) indicate strong statistical significance, suggesting 

that sentiment scores effectively predict stock prices one month later. At a lag of 2 

months, predictive power remains notable with a p-value of 0.059408. 

● Mid-Term Predictive Power (Lags of 3–5 Months): For lags of 3–5 months, p-values 

exceed significance thresholds, ranging from 0.312827 to 0.483301, and F-statistics 

remain below meaningful levels, indicating no significant predictive power. 

● Long-Term Predictive Power (Lag of 6 Months): At a lag of 6 months, the p-value 

(0.058736) and F-statistic (2.192667) indicate a marginal predictive relationship. 

However, the significance level is insufficient to establish a robust link. 

The analysis shows that Meta’s sentiment scores have strong predictive power for short-

term stock price movements (1–2 months), but this diminishes over longer time frames. 

 



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Further Examination of Time Lags: Insights from Cross-Correlation and Granger 

Causality Test 

Following the cross-correlation results and Granger causality test, a detailed 

examination was conducted for each month within the analyzed period (January 2019 to 

October 2024). This analysis aimed to practically assess how frequently the monthly average 

of sentiment scores and the monthly average of adjusted stock closing prices moved in the same 

direction at the specific time lags identified in the cross-correlation and Granger causality tests. 

By doing so, the study seeks to validate the observed relationships and gain deeper insights 

into the temporal dynamics of sentiment-driven stock price movements for Tesla and Meta. 

For Tesla, the strongest negative correlation was identified at -6 months (-0.2661), the 

strongest positive correlations – in the same period (0 month) (0.27895), and +1 month 

(0.3036). 

 

Table 5: Further examination of cross-correlation and Granger causality test results for Tesla 

Time lag (in months) Cases moving in the same direction Cases moving in the opposite direction 

0 24  

1 22  

-6  13 

In total 46 13 

For Meta, the strongest correlations were identified at 0 months (-0.72365), +1 month 

(0.70140), and +2 months (0.67714). 

 

Table 6: Further examination of cross-correlation and Granger causality test results for Meta 

Time lag (in months) Cases moving in the same direction 

0 15 

1 19 

2 40 

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The results indicate significant correlations between selected time lags and the 

dynamics of sentiment and stock prices. For Tesla, the largest number of cases occurred at 0 

and +1 month lags, while for Meta, the most significant intervals were +1 and +2 months. 

Furthermore, directional movement analysis reveals that after conducting a cross-correlation 

study and examining months in practical terms, and analyzing directional movements, 

sentiment and stock prices for Tesla are most strongly correlated within the same period. In 

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9. DISCUSSIONS/CONCLUSIONS 

Cross-correlation analysis examining the Tesla case revealed a weak but noticeable 

relationship between Tesla’s stock prices and media sentiment, depending on the time lag. 

Negative time lags demonstrated a weak and often negative correlation between current stock 

prices and future sentiment scores, with the most significant negative correlation (-0.26613) 

observed at a -6-month lag. While this suggests a potential inverse relationship, the correlation 

is too weak to draw firm conclusions. As the negative lag decreases, the correlation weakens 

further and eventually fades away. 

Positive time lags indicated a slightly stronger positive correlation between current 

sentiment and future stock prices. The highest positive correlation (0.3036) was observed at a 

+1-month lag, suggesting that current sentiment has a short-term impact on stock prices over 

the next month. Over a longer horizon (from +2 to +6 months), the correlations remain minimal 

and gradually diminish. Cross-correlation analysis revealed that changes in media sentiment 

about Tesla have the greatest impact on stock prices in the short term, with the market 

responding almost immediately to sentiment changes. However, the weak correlation values 

indicate that this impact is not substantial. 

The Granger causality test was conducted to evaluate the predictive power of Tesla-

related sentiment scores for future stock prices. The results showed that sentiment is not a 

reliable indicator for predicting future stock price movements. Even with a 1-month lag, where 

cross-correlation analysis indicated some influence of sentiment on stock prices, the predictive 

power was low. These findings suggest that sentiment has a limited impact on Tesla’s stock 

price movements and is not suitable as a primary factor for predicting stock price dynamics. 

Cross-correlation and Granger causality tests on the relationship between Meta's media 

sentiment and stock prices revealed a stronger positive relationship throughout the analyzed 

period, especially in the short term. Cross-correlation results indicated that current sentiment 

is most closely linked to stock closing prices in the same period (correlation 0.72365) and has 

a significant effect on prices observed after 1–2 months. It was also noted that current stock 

prices could influence future sentiment, particularly with a 1–2 month time lag. 

Granger causality analysis demonstrated that media sentiment about Meta could be 

useful for predicting short-term stock price changes. The most significant predictive potential 

was observed at a 1-month lag (p-value = 0.0046), though the predictive strength diminished 

for longer time lags. 

The analysis concluded that both Tesla and Meta's media sentiment are linked to their 

stock prices, though the strength and nature of this relationship vary by time frame. For Tesla, 

sentiment impact on stock prices is noticeable only in the same period or the following month, 

though the effect is not highly significant. Conversely, Meta's sentiment impact is stronger, 

most evident in the same period and in stock prices over the next 1–2 months. These findings 

align with previous studies, such as Zhang, Fuehres, and Gloor (2020), who demonstrated the 

predictive power of social media sentiment, particularly Twitter, for stock market indicators. 

These results suggest that the market reacts almost immediately to sentiment changes for both 

companies, though the intensity of reactions differs. Additionally, Tesla’s current stock prices 

exhibit a certain inverse relationship with future sentiment, which becomes more significant 

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The Granger causality test revealed that media sentiment about Tesla is not useful for 

predicting future stock prices over any time frame. Meanwhile, sentiment about Meta may be 

valuable for predicting stock prices in the short term, particularly with a 1–2 month lag. 

These findings indicate that both companies, particularly Meta, are sensitive to media 

sentiment, which drives market reactions and shapes investor expectations. For Meta, 

sentiment proves to be a valuable tool for predicting short-term stock price changes, while 

Tesla’s market reactions appear more immediate. These results align with observations by 

Rishi (2022), who noted that behavioral biases often influence closing stock prices, leading to 

deviations from market efficiency. Rishi’s comprehensive analysis suggests that such biases 

may exacerbate the impact of external factors like media sentiment, particularly when markets 

are influenced by emotional or psychological triggers.   By contrasting these findings with 

traditional notions of market efficiency, as proposed by Fama (1970), this study underscores 

the dynamic interplay between rational market behavior . Tesla’s rapid market responses may 

be influenced by the high-profile personality and active media presence of its CEO, whereas 

Meta’s 1–2 month delays could reflect its reliance on long-term strategic narratives. However, 

these assumptions require further investigation to better understand such factors. 

This study is not without limitations. While the use of monthly averages effectively 

identifies broader trends, it may obscure daily or weekly variations and does not account for 

external influences such as macroeconomic events. Future research could address these 

limitations by exploring additional variables, incorporating a wider range of companies, or 

utilizing intraday data to develop a more granular understanding of the interplay between media 

sentiment and stock price movements. 

 

Practical Implications of the Study 

1. Investor Strategies: Investors may use sentiment analysis as a supplementary tool for short-

term trading strategies, particularly during periods of heightened media activity. For 

example, Meta’s sentiment-driven short-term stock price changes provide actionable 

insights for traders. 

2. Corporate Communication: Companies should monitor and respond to media sentiment 

promptly. For instance, Tesla and Meta could benefit from active management of public 

narratives to stabilize market perceptions and reduce volatility. 

3. Risk Management: Financial institutions and asset managers can integrate sentiment 

analysis into risk assessment models, identifying periods of potential market overreaction 

to negative sentiment. 

 

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