By Martin Baccardax “While we face near-term challenges on revenue, the fundamentals are there for a return to stronger revenue growth,” said CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta Platforms (META) – Get Meta Platforms Inc. Report posted weaker-than-expected second quarter earnings late Wednesday, and cautioned that its metaverse division would post deeper net losses over the coming year, as the social media group continues to struggle with its ongoing transition from its Facebook roots. The Facebook parent said profits for the three months ending in September were pegged at $1.64 per share, down 49% from …