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Google (NasdaqNM: GOOG) opened at $423.02. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $422.60 and a high of $429.89. GOOG is now trading at $423.60, up $9.11 (2.20%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $406.38 to a high of $747.24. Shares of GOOG are trading higher this morning after company CEO Eric Schmidt said the company will not delay its advertising partnership with Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) any longer. The companies had put the partnership on hold to give government regulators time to review the deal, but now say that any more delay would result in the two companies losing money. Technical indicators for the stock are bullish and S&P gives GOOG a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on GOOG the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a September out-of-the-money bull-put cr

Is Google (GOOG) in danger of losing its 'buy' status among Wall Street analysts?

Ahead of the open this morning, Internet-search guru Google (GOOG: View sentiment for GOOGsentiment, chart, options) was greeted with negative comments from Wall Street brokerage firm Soleil-Medi Metrics. The firm cut its rating on GOOG shares to "hold" from "buy," and slashed its price target from $580 per share to $350 per share. In a statement accompanying the moves, Soleil stated that GOOG's revenue may weaken during a general business slowdown and that the company may be hesitant to cut costs by trimming its work force or investment levels.

Google Android: The dude? Or big dud?

Today's the day Android strutted its stuff to the world. Is Android the game-changer for the SmartPhone industry, a real contender to the iPhone or just another cell phone OS? It's definitely not just another cell phone OS, as evidenced by all the attention around today's launch. Google has technology that other phones use but Google Android will exploit. Google search, of course is the 800-pound gorilla in search. Add Google maps (including a compass feature Google demonstrated in the T-Mobile [HTC] G1 phone), Google Webkit and the Chrome Web browser (a Chrome Lite comes on Android), Google Talk, YouTube, Google Apps, and so forth. This has allowed Google to layer in a single sign-on for all Google apps, and Android syncs data with your Google account for contacts, calendar, chat and likely other applications in the future.

Google Now Allows Sites to Serve Content to Them While Showing a Registration Box to Non-Google Users

There once was a time when Google search tried to be a neutral bystander, watching the web without getting too actively involved. There once was a time when Google instructed webmasters to serve their Googlebot the same thing served to a site’s human users. Now, Google is officially telling webmasters they can serve one thing to people coming from Google web search, and another thing to people coming from elsewhere. Think of it as Google now offering publishers to hand Google a special key to the publisher’s content. Google calls this “first click free” and they say they do this in order “to help users find and access content that may require registration or a subscription”, to “include highly relevant content in Google’s search index” and to “to provide a promotion and discovery opportunity for publishers with restric

Google (GOOG) sees spike in put volume following Merrill Lynch price-target cut

Ahead of the open this morning, Internet powerhouse Google (GOOG: View sentiment for GOOGsentiment, chart, options) said that it will introduce its GPhone on September 23. Deutsche Telekom's T-mobile will be the first carrier in the U.S. to market the handset, which runs on Google's Android operating system. The device has long been a topic of interest in tech-blogs around the Internet, as GOOG is hoping the phone can compete with Apple's iPhone and Research in Motion's BlackBerry.

Google in Attack.

The web is crazy! A new war has just starts. A browser war, a clash of the titans, Google and Microsoft, the battle of the browsers. Finally, Google has unveiled their very own web browser they called it Chrome. It designed to take on Industry leading Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and also one time Google web allies Mozilla ( Goodbye Mozilla.). With chrome Google has just declared war not just on Microsoft but also to the Mozilla folks. Google is known to support open source community and Mozilla is one of those but the games has changed Google got no choice but to drop Mozilla.The competition has just started to get hotter. What exactly Google wants here? World domination? Google got greedy here. First they got Google Apps to take on Microsoft Office then they unveiled Chrome to take on Microsoft internet Explorer.

Borders.com Goes Live with Google Preview

Borders has enabled Google Preview on their site. Google Preview, unveiled in September, is a widget-like tool that allows retailers or anyone handy with Web site code to embed a preview of 20% of any book in Google’s database onto their site. Borders joins Books-A-Million and the U.K. retailer Blackwell Bookshop in using the service. The deal between Google and its retail partners stipulates that retailers will enable Google Preview for any book being sold that is also available in Google’s database, in exchange for an enhanced version of the Preview software. The big advantage for retailers of Google Preview is that it allows consumers to brows books scanned by Google without leaving the retailer’s Web site. Click the “Google Preview” button beneath the jacket art on Borders.

Could You Google Bomb Google Flu?

Google got a lot of attention recently for the launch of Google Flu Trends, which looks at aggregate data on searches related to the flu, to see if it can act as something of an early warning system for where there are flu problems. It's an interesting use of the data, and it will be worth watching what else can be done with this sort of data over time. However, Ed Felten raises an interesting question: can Google Flu Trends be manipulated? The idea is that, right now, it may be accurate, but the very fact that people know Google is tracking this information, could create incentives to game that info -- in the same way people have tried gaming Google in other ways for years, using tricks such as Google bombing. While you might not think there would be that many reasons to manipulate Google Flu Trends, there could be reasons to do so.

Google Stock Downgraded to Hold; Local.com Authorizes Stock Repurchase Program

Soleil Securities has downgraded Google stock (GOOG) from "buy" to "hold." Their reasoning is that ad-driven companies will see a slowdown to the weak economy and that Google is already experiencing a slowdown in growth of their ad revenues. Soleil analyst Laura Martin downgraded the price target for GOOG from $580 to $350. GOOG was at $334 at the time of this post.

Google in Trouble Following Price Target Cut and Ratings Downgrade

Ahead of the open this morning, Internet-search guru Google (GOOG: View sentiment for GOOGsentiment, chart, options) was greeted with negative comments from Wall Street brokerage firm Soleil-Medi Metrics. The firm cut its rating on GOOG shares to "hold" from "buy," and slashed its price target from $580 per share to $350 per share. In a statement accompanying the moves, Soleil stated that GOOG's revenue may weaken during a general business slowdown and that the company may be hesitant to cut costs by trimming its work force or investment levels.

Yahoo- Google inc. : A threat to Microsoft?

Yahoo, a major prize for Goliaths such as Google and Microsoft that wants to build a web empire with a major audience, sizable revenues, and good brand. By making a deal to Yahoo, Google gets a vastly bigger audience to go with its formidable resources. Google won’t be able to bid for Yahoo because of antitrust concerns. Yahoo has already surrendered some of its advertising space to search leader Google. The deal will allows running Google ads on yahoo search result pages. Google ad partnership with Yahoo could boost revenue and extend its online reach, making it the sole master of online advertising. Does Google deserve Yahoo? Google ad partnership with Yahoo would keep Yahoo out of Microsoft sight. Yahoo so desperate to stay away from Microsoft.

Gmail and Google Talk Users Access Online Collaboration through Yuuguu

Yuuguu announced the integration of the Google Talk Instant Messaging (IM) network into its real-time collaboration and web conferencing service. Yuuguu users can now share screens, hold web conferences, and work collaboratively with anyone on the Google Talk IM network all via the Yuuguu application. The Google Talk IM network is accessible via the downloadable Google Talk client, and the purely browser based GMail, iGoogle, and Google Apps services. Yuuguu has an integrated buddy list and chat system. Yuuguu users can link to their existing Google account and any contacts they have on the Google Talk IM network will automatically appear in their Yuuguu buddy list. Yuuguu users can chat with friends or colleagues on the Google Talk IM network.

Google: $53 Million Gained In Sale Of Performics (GOOG)

Performics.pngIn August, Google (GOOG) sold DoubleClick's Performics SEM unit to Publicis, and now we have a price tag on it: $53 million, according to Google's just-filed 10-Q.

Analyst: Google (GOOG) Could Write Down Half Of AOL (TWX) Investment This Quarter

aol-disk.jpgEvery three months, Google (GOOG) reports the state of its $1 billion investment in AOL (TWX) in its quarterly report to the SEC. Over the summer, Google admitted the investment "may be" impaired. Now it says it "is" impaired. But at the end of September, the company didn't believe the impairment was "other-than-temporary."

Google's Antitrust Problems Not Just In The US

As Google not-so-eagerly awaits the US Justice Department's word on whether or not it's violating antitrust laws, it appears that the fear of Google-as-a-monopoly is not just a domestic US issue. There are a bunch of headlines about how Russia's antitrust agency has rejected Google's purchase of an ad agency in that country. Technically, the claim is that Google didn't file the proper paperwork, but the agency made it clear that it's worried about Google becoming monopolistic. Of course, as with the Google-Yahoo deal, it's unclear what the "monopoly" is that's being dealt with here or how people are harmed. It seems like this might just be a general "must fear Google" position, than anything based on an actual problem.

Get a Website with Google Sites

Google Sites is the website builder that's going to replace Google Page Creator. For bettor or worse Google has made up their mind, so here's your change to learn all about Google Sites and start your own Google Sites website. Google Sites is pretty easy to use, once you start using it and get used to it, I'm sure you'll soon find it almost as easy as Google Page Creator was.

Google CEO not interested in Tech Czar position

Google Inc. CEO Eric Schmidt has declined the opportunity to be the "Tech Czar" for the Obama administration. While Schmidt helped campaign for the new President Elect, and has been advising the Obama campaign on technology and energy as part of his 17-member Transition Economic Advisory Board, the prospect of becoming the first Chief Technology Officer of the United states can't entice him away from Google. "I love working at Google and I'm very happy to stay at Google, so the answer is no." said Schmidt.

Yahoo, Google to delay ad deal amidst U.S. probe

Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. agreed to delay an Internet advertising partnership while U.S. regulators investigate whether the deal will hurt competition. The companies agreed to a "brief" delay while discussions with the Justice Department continue, Yahoo and Google said yesterday in e-mailed statements. Google chief executive officer Eric Schmidt said in August that the partnership would start in early October. Competitors, consumer advocates and customers questioned whether the partnership would give Google too much control over advertising and information on the Web. The plan raised eyebrows as soon as it was announced in mid-June because Google and Yahoo together handle more than 80 per cent of U.S. Web searches. GOOG (Nasdaq) fell $3.58 (U.

Yahoo, Google to delay ad deal amidst U.S. probe

Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. agreed to delay an Internet advertising partnership while U.S. regulators investigate whether the deal will hurt competition. The companies agreed to a "brief" delay while discussions with the Justice Department continue, Yahoo and Google said yesterday in e-mailed statements. Google chief executive officer Eric Schmidt said in August that the partnership would start in early October. Competitors, consumer advocates and customers questioned whether the partnership would give Google too much control over advertising and information on the Web. The plan raised eyebrows as soon as it was announced in mid-June because Google and Yahoo together handle more than 80 per cent of U.S. Web searches. GOOG (Nasdaq) fell $3.58 (U.

How Google Could Have Made Lively Work: No Sex, More Ads, Firefox (GOOG)

lively.JPGLess than five months after launch, Google (GOOG) is shutting down virtual world Lively. The reason it's going away: It's useless to Google's search ad business. Which is why the company said it's dumping Lively to "focus more on our core search, ads and apps business."

Collins Stewart Says One-Third Of Google (GOOG) Employee Options Are Under Water

Collins Stewart commented on what's happening with Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) employee options. The note said one-third of Google employees have 100% of their options under water. Specifically, the reports said 6,400 employees have 100% of their options under water and 15,200 have part of their options are water.

Google Templates Reveal the Real Strength of Google Docs

Google docs have grown from a "ho-hum" solution to a "OK" technology. Recently, Google introduced Templates to Google Docs. Templates are boilerplate solutions that you can use as a starting point. Google's Templates, however, reveal how powerful Google Docs really is.

Google Templates Reveal the Real Strength of Google Docs

Google docs have grown from a "ho-hum" solution to a "OK" technology. Recently, Google introduced Templates to Google Docs. Templates are boilerplate solutions that you can use as a starting point. Google's Templates, however, reveal how powerful Google Docs really is.

Google Templates Reveal the Real Strength of Google Docs

Google docs have grown from a "ho-hum" solution to a "OK" technology. Recently, Google introduced Templates to Google Docs. Templates are boilerplate solutions that you can use as a starting point. Google's Templates, however, reveal how powerful Google Docs really is.

Life Photo Archive Goes Live On Google; Advertising To Follow

imageThe never-ending effort to make every possible cent from Life magazine continues with today’s launch of the Life Photo Archive on Google (NSDQ: GOOG) a project nearly two years in the making. The 10 million-plus images—many of them iconic and 97 percent not available to the public before—will show up in searches through Google or directly through http://images.google.com/hosted/life, providing consumers with the kind of access that once was unimaginable. But Time Inc. and Google are looking beyond the cool factor to the revenue potential: Time Inc. wants to drive traffic to the upcoming Life.com joint venture with Getty Images (NYSE: GYI), while Google hopes to finally crack the problems of making money through image search. Time Inc.

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