Google Inc (GOOG)
Quote as of 12:00 AM ET 03/19/2010 (NASDAQ GS)
| Last: 560.00 |
Change: ($6.40) |
Percent Change: -1.13 |
Volume: 4,794,100 |
Google Inc. maintains an index of Websites and other online content, and makes this information freely available through its search engine to anyone with an Internet connection. The Company?s automated search technology helps people obtain nearly instant access to relevant information from its online index. The Company generates revenue primarily by delivering online advertising. Businesses use its AdWords program to promote their products and services with targeted advertising. In addition, the thousands of third-party Websites that comprise the Google Network use its AdSense program to deliver relevant ads that generate revenue and enhance the user experience. In September 2009, the Company acquired ReCAPTCHA Inc., a spin-off of Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Department. In February 2010, the Company acquired Aardvark. In February 2010, the Company acquired On2 Technologies, Inc.
Latest News
6:01:00 PM 3/19/2010
Online ad spending increases in fourth quarter
Spending on online advertising in the U.S. increased 4.5% to $7.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009, marking its first quarterly growth in a year, according to a report published by IDC.
4:19:00 PM 3/19/2010
Tech sector slips as Palm shares plunge
Most technology stocks edge lower, as shares of Palm Inc. plunge after the handheld-device maker issues a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast.
2:35:25 PM 3/19/2010
Cities fight for Google Fiber ... whatever that is
Mar 19, 2010 (The Fresno Bee - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Fresno and scores of other cities nationwide are clamoring to be named as testing grounds for Google's experimental ultra-fast Internet network -- yet they have only a vague notion of what that would mean.
1:33:42 PM 3/19/2010
For some cities, it'll be fast (online) living
Mar 19, 2010 (Tulsa World - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Think your home broadband is fast now? Google Inc. is going to wire up a few lucky communities with connections more than 100 times faster than anything usually available today.
9:04:36 AM 3/19/2010
Cities fight for Google Fiber ... whatever that is
Mar 19, 2010 (The Fresno Bee - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Fresno and scores of other cities nationwide are clamoring to be named as testing grounds for Google's experimental ultra-fast Internet network -- yet they have only a vague notion of what that would mean.