By Martin Baccardax “We’re putting increased energy and focus around our key company priorities that unlock both near and long term opportunities for Meta,” said CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta Platforms (META) – Get Meta Platforms Inc. Report posted weaker-than-expected second quarter earnings, as well as its first revenue decline since going public in 2012, while taking another $2.8 billion loss in its developing metaverse division. The Facebook parent said profits for the three months ending in June were pegged at $2.46, down 31% from the same period last year and firmly behind the Street consens…