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May 9, 2008

Google rebounds, stronger than ever

  • Besides developing more ad avenues on the Internet, Google is extending its reach into television, radio and mobile phones.
    • By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
    AP Business Writer

    SAN FRANCISCO — It's hard to believe Google Inc. actually looked vulnerable just two months ago. The Internet search leader's stock had plummeted 45 percent from its peak. And its two biggest rivals, Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc., appeared poised to combine forces and launch a double-barreled attack.

    But Google held its annual shareholders meeting yesterday and it looks stronger than ever. Its stock is hot again and Microsoft has scrapped its plans to buy Yahoo, with Google playing the spoiler's role.


     
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