GOOGL ▼ -0.4% - Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL YOUTUBE PROBED BY FTC OVER BLOCKED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Alphabet's stock declined 0.4% following news that the FTC is investigating YouTube's practice of blocking social media accounts. The regulatory scrutiny could expose the company to potential enforcement action, fines, or required changes to its account management policies. FTC investigations into major tech platforms often create uncertainty around future compliance costs and operational restrictions. 27-AUG-2026 06:02 PM ET