Archive for April 17th, 2009

Google makes bigger profits (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

Last night's first quarter results from internet search giant Google were well-received, despite the first drop in quarter-on-quarter revenue since flotation.

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Google growth halted as credit crunch bites (Evening Standard)

Internet search engine Google is feeling the pain of recession after seeing years of unbridled growth come crashing to a end. The US firm reported first-quarter revenues of $5.51 billion (£3.7 billion) - up 6% from a year ago but down 3% from the fourth quarter of 2008.

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Google’s profits climb 9 per cent (Independent)

The recession is prodding Google Inc. to grow up faster than a lot of people anticipated.

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Google sees first ever drop in revenue (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Google has published its quarterly earnings statement, revealing that the company is still making profit but that sales are dropping in the recession.

Friday, April 17th, 2009

CEO predicts strong year for Google Android (PC Advisor)

More Google netbooks & smartphones planned Google CEO Eric Schmidt on Thursday predicted good times ahead for Google Android, the company's mobile phone OS and software.

Friday, April 17th, 2009