__/ [ John Bailo ] on Friday 21 April 2006 23:43 \__
> nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> "Google returned to favor among investors yesterday as its profit for
>> the first quarter increased 60 percent, well above expectations.
>>
>> "Three months ago, the company disappointed investors, even though its
>> profit grew 82 percent, and its stock sagged. This time, Google's
>> ascent was enough to satisfy."
>>
>> This is the company Ballmer said wouldn't exist in 5 years. According
>> to what I hear, they run on 250,000 Linux servers.
>
> Unfortunately, the stock price and growth is based around more like 600
> percent growth rates. 60 percent is high, but high as in high Fortune 500,
> not super high tech growth stock. I expect Google to drop back a lot
> soon.
Based on what?
Roy
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