Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) found out the hard way yesterday (Thursday) that the only thing worse than having earnings released prematurely is when those earnings are disappointing.
A human error by financial printer R.R. Donnelley (NYSE: RRD) accidentally released Google's third quarter earnings three hours early.
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Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) Earnings: Early Release Adds to Woes
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Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) Nexus 7 Tablet a Poorly Aimed Shot at Rivals
While impressive in many ways, the Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) Nexus 7 tablet unveiled today (Wednesday) will struggle in a market already teeming with offerings from other tech titans.
Key competitors include tablet market leader Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), Samsung Electronics Co. (PINK: SSNLF), Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and as of last week, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT).
Key competitors include tablet market leader Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), Samsung Electronics Co. (PINK: SSNLF), Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and as of last week, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT).
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Tech Stocks: The Deal with the Google Stock Split (NASDAQ: GOOG)
Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) reported first-quarter earnings after the close yesterday (Thursday) and the Internet search giant did not disappoint - and also delivered a surprising stock split announcement.
First quarter profits at the Mountain View, CA-based company soared 61% to $2.89 billion, or $8.75 a share, up from $1.8 billion or $5.51 a share a year ago. Excluding stock-based compensation, profit rose to $10.08 from $8.08 a share. Total revenue was up 24% to roughly $8.14 billion.
First quarter profits at the Mountain View, CA-based company soared 61% to $2.89 billion, or $8.75 a share, up from $1.8 billion or $5.51 a share a year ago. Excluding stock-based compensation, profit rose to $10.08 from $8.08 a share. Total revenue was up 24% to roughly $8.14 billion.
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Is Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) Plotting a Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) Takeover?
Yahoo! Inc.'s (Nasdaq: YHOO) never-ending troubles may renew Google Inc.'s (Nasdaq: GOOG) appetite for the once-mighty Internet giant.
After all, it wouldn't be the first time Google considered the deal.
In October, Google talked to at least two private-equity firms about helping them finance a deal to buy Yahoo Inc.'s core business, a person familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
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After all, it wouldn't be the first time Google considered the deal.
In October, Google talked to at least two private-equity firms about helping them finance a deal to buy Yahoo Inc.'s core business, a person familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
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