Google (GOOG, $1,043.06) appealing the EU's $1.7 billion fine for alleged antitrust practices
Google has appealed the $1.7 billion fine levied by the European Commission for stifling competition in the online advertising industry.
This appeal came in response to a previous fine slapped on Google by the executive arm of the European Union over antitrust issues. In the current instance, the fine was levied over alleged abuse of Google’s online power in the advertising market through its AdSense business. The EU accuses Google of restricting online search advertisements from competitors, which was deemed illegal under the bloc’s antitrust rules.
Previously in 2017, the EU charged Google with two similar fines worth nearly $8 billion for practicing anti-competitive practices with its Android devices and comparison-shopping service.
Google is also currently facing increasing regulatory pressures from the U.S. Justice Department, which is reportedly planning an antitrust investigation into Google, related to business practices in its search and other businesses.
Shares of Google’s parent company Alphabet plunged nearly 5% after the news first broke in the Wall Street Journal.
GOOG sees its Stochastic Oscillator climbs out of oversold territory
On October 14, 2024, the Stochastic Oscillator for GOOG moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 48 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 21, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GOOG as a result. In of 91 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GOOG just turned positive on October 28, 2024. Looking at past instances where GOOG's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GOOG moved above its 50-day moving average on October 10, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for GOOG crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 01, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GOOG advanced for three days, in of 365 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 317 cases where GOOG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GOOG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GOOG’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.868) is normal, around the industry mean (10.901). P/E Ratio (26.982) is within average values for comparable stocks, (50.708). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.637) is also within normal values, averaging (3.441). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.477) is also within normal values, averaging (19.253).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a holding company with interests in software, health care, transportation and other technologies
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