AppLovin Stock Plunges Amid SEC Investigation

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* SEC Probe: applovin’s stock price dropped sharply on Monday following a Bloomberg report that the SEC is investigating the company’s data collection practices. The investigation stems from a whistleblower complaint and reports from short-sellers, focusing on potential violations of agreements regarding targeted advertising.
* Company Response: AppLovin stated they generally don’t comment on regulatory inquiries but cooperate with regulators as a matter of course and will disclose any material developments.
* Recent Stock Performance: Despite the probe,AppLovin’s stock has seen meaningful gains – up 80% this year and over 700% in 2024 – driven by its AI-powered ad targeting technology.
* S&P 500 Inclusion: AppLovin was recently added to the S&P 500 in September, replacing MarketAxess, despite attempts by short-sellers to prevent its inclusion.
* short-Seller Opposition: Fuzzy Panda Research and other short-seller firms have actively campaigned against AppLovin’s inclusion in the S&P 500, citing concerns about the company’s practices.