Alwaleed Boosts Stake in Snap After Weak Sales Growth Saps Stock

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al SaudPhotographer: Guy Martin/Bloomberg

Saudi investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud has bought 15.2 million shares of Snap Inc., signaling his support for the messaging company after it posted weaker-than-expected sales results for the second quarter.

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