AppLovin Faces Broader Market Worries Amid Money-Laundering Claims
ByAinvest
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 8:24 pm ET1min read
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AppLovin's stock has taken a hit due to a short seller report accusing the company of laundering billions through ad fees from illicit apps. However, the company has denied the claims, and the slide in stock price seems to be driven by broader market fears. Despite a 43% YTD loss, valuation metrics suggest expectations of earnings expansion and optimism in AppLovin's ad-tech dominance.

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