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In a recent transaction filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Amie Thuener O’Toole, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), sold 673 shares of the company’s Class C Capital Stock. The timing coincides with a 9% decline in GOOGL’s stock price over the past week, though InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains excellent financial health with a "GREAT" overall rating. The shares were sold at a price of $155.33 each, totaling $104,537. Following this transaction, O’Toole retains ownership of 15,303 shares of Class C Capital Stock in the $1.92 trillion market cap company, which is scheduled to report its next earnings on April 29.
Additionally, O’Toole holds 8,940 shares of Class A Common Stock and substantial holdings of Class C Google Stock Units. These units are set to vest incrementally over the coming years, subject to continued employment with Alphabet. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged trading plan, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1. Get access to 12 more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis with an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, Roblox Inc. has announced a new video advertising format in partnership with Google, aiming to enhance its advertising business. This initiative allows users to earn in-game rewards for watching ads, with brands able to purchase these ad formats directly or through Google’s platform. Roblox’s move into advertising is part of a broader strategy to diversify revenue streams, positioning the company as an appealing platform for marketers targeting the Gen Z audience. The company has also collaborated with data measurement firms like Cint, DoubleVerify (NYSE:DV), and Nielsen to provide advertisers with tools to track campaign performance. Meanwhile, Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Group Holding Ltd. is gearing up to launch Qwen 3, an upgraded AI model, as it continues to expand its AI offerings amid rising competition. This follows the recent release of Qwen 2.5, which can process various media types and run on mobile devices. In a related development, Melius Research has highlighted potential risks for Alphabet Inc.’s advertising business if OpenAI enters the market, given OpenAI’s significant user base among younger demographics. Additionally, JMP analysts have maintained a Market Perform rating on Alphabet, citing concerns over a possible anti-trust penalty that could impact the company’s financial performance.
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