Google Inc (GOOG)
Quote as of 12:00 AM ET 03/11/2010 (NASDAQ GS)
| Last: 581.14 |
Change: $4.69 |
Percent Change: 0.81 |
Volume: 4,235,200 |
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.
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3:08:05 PM 3/11/2010
Google says it's in talks with China
Mar 11, 2010 (Los Angeles Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Google Inc. broke a long silence in its clash with China on Wednesday as its chief executive, Eric Schmidt, said that the Internet search giant was talking to Chinese officials and that he expected "something will happen soon."
12:01:00 AM 3/11/2010
Google seeks cities for high-speed hookup
All across America, mayors are jumping into lakes, temporarily changing city names and creating Facebook fan pages, in an effort to woo Google Inc. and its broadband network trial.