Alphabet Halts Acquisition Plans for HubSpot

The decision impacts HubSpot's stock while highlighting regulatory challenges in tech mergers.

HubSpot shares dropped significantly following the announcement.
Alphabet and HubSpot did not reach detailed discussions on the deal.
The acquisition would have been one of the largest tech deals this year.
Regulatory scrutiny has influenced Alphabet's decision to pause the acquisition.
HubSpot's recent growth outpaces Alphabet's in terms of revenue growth.