France's data protection authority fines Google 325 mln euros
1. France fines Google €325 million for unauthorized ads and cookies usage.
1. France fines Google €325 million for unauthorized ads and cookies usage.
Historically, large fines have led to short-term stock price declines for tech companies. For example, Facebook faced drops following similar regulatory fines.
The fine could signal increasing regulatory scrutiny, impacting Google's future operations and investor confidence.
Fines can affect investor sentiment quickly, but the impact may stabilize post-announcement.