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PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AppLovin Corporation ("AppLovin" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APP) on behalf of purchasers of AppLovin securities between May 10, 2023 through February 25, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired AppLovin securities during the Class Period may, no later than MAY 5, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff repres ...

Shares of AppLovin (APP 3.79%) were surging today after the adtech stock caught a tailwind from the broader market recovery on hopes for a détente in the trade war, and as one Wall Street analyst weighed in on the stock with a positive note.As of 10:32 a.m. ET, the stock was up 9.8%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.78%) had gained 3.7%. AppLovin gets a boostAfter a two-day swoon last week on President Trump's global tariffs that sent the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.69%) into a bear market, the market seemed to be ...

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD ) is a high quality company because it partners with the largest brands and marketing agencies. Meanwhile, it produces strong FCF margins and strong FCF/EC. Its main drawdowns are the relatively high SBC and growth evolutionI'm an Industrial Engineer. I read a lot of books and I'm very inspired by the quality investing branch. I look to buy and hold for the long term. Mainly focused on Tech stocksAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TTD eith ...

NEW YORK, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in AppLovin Corporation ("AppLovin" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APP) of a class action securities lawsuit.CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of AppLovin investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 10, 2023 and February 25, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:https://zlk.com/pslra-1/applovin-corporation-lawsuit- ...

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RADNOR, Pa., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against AppLovin Corporation (“AppLovin”) (NASDAQ: APP) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired AppLovin securities between May 10, 2023, and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is May 5, 2025 ...

Core Viewpoint - Applovin's shares experienced a significant decline of 18.2% in March, exacerbated by multiple short-seller reports, particularly from Muddy Waters, which raised serious allegations against the company's advertising practices [1][2][3]. Group 1: Short-Seller Allegations - Muddy Waters accused Applovin of employing questionable tactics to inflate its digital advertising revenue, including scraping user data from other social media platforms, which they claim violates app store rules [3][5]. - The report suggested that Applovin's new e-commerce advertisers are only experiencing 25% to 35% incremental demand from their existing social media advertising, contrasting sharply with Applovin's management's claim of 100% incrementality [4]. - Muddy Waters' claims align with previous allegations from other short-seller firms, indicating a broader skepticism about Applovin's business practices [5]. Group 2: Market Context - The technology sector faced a downturn in March, influenced by fears over tariff policies from the Trump administration, which were confirmed to be more severe than anticipated [6]. - The overall negative sentiment in the market was compounded by the release of the short-seller report against Applovin, further impacting its stock performance [6]. Group 3: Company Response - Applovin's management, including CEO Adam Foroughi, has publicly refuted the allegations made in the short-seller reports, asserting that discrediting such claims is straightforward [8]. - The company has engaged law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan to investigate the claims made by short-sellers, indicating a serious approach to addressing these allegations [9]. - Applovin has also positioned itself as a potential bidder for TikTok U.S., suggesting confidence in its business model and advertising practices amidst the controversy [10].

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Core Viewpoint - AppLovin Corporation is facing a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, with a deadline for investors to file lead plaintiff applications by May 5, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, involving claims that AppLovin and certain executives violated federal securities laws during the Class Period from May 10, 2023, to February 25, 2025 [1][3]. - The case is identified as Quiero v. AppLovin Corporation, et al., No. 25-cv-02294 [5]. Group 2: Allegations Against AppLovin - Analyst reports from February 26, 2025, indicated that AppLovin was involved in "Ad Fraud" and other questionable practices, including reverse engineering and exploiting advertising data from Meta Platforms [4]. - The company allegedly used manipulative practices to artificially inflate ad click-through and app download rates, such as self-clicking ads and design gimmicks to trigger forced shadow downloads, leading to inflated installation numbers and profit figures [4]. Group 3: Market Reaction - Following the news of the allegations, AppLovin's share price dropped from $377.06 on February 25, 2025, to $331.00 on February 26, 2025 [5]. Group 4: ClaimsFiler Information - ClaimsFiler is a service that assists retail investors in recovering funds from securities class action settlements, providing resources for investors to register, upload portfolio data, and seek legal evaluations [6].