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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Millionaire — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:39:08 -0000

it may be disapointing for some... but i know some people would be happy with positive earnings... as long as your not in the (-)

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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Tiffany — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:27:43 -0000

This is could be a good thing for Yahoo to be considerate before make choice :). Stacey loves rich guy...

Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Rcplinks.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:20:48 -0000

Indications of trouble not just to these two companies but to the global economy.

Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Nick Stamoulis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:25:12 -0000

When the going gets tough, advertising is always to go, but PPC is a form of direct marketing as well. Wouldn't be great if we all saw PPCs across many industries drop for once?

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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Goran Web Design — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:29:13 -0000

In many instances companies cut advertising expenditure when times get tough. I can only see an increase in advertising spend on-line as companies are looking for the less inexpensive, forms of marketing that bring results.

I would there for assume that the branding "type" marketing methods would take the knock and not on-line.

Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Travel Point — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:06:50 -0000

Trouble for them is trouble for the internet industry.

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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Erik — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:51:06 -0000

PS3>>> Significant yes, comparatively speaking. But worth a 10% decline in their stock price? I'm not so sure about that. This stock is being sold purely on emotion not on the fact that they are coming out with all these new products, increasing their distribution load (pageviews) and acquiring businesses that have no other choice but to increase profits.

I for one am glad they missed their mark. Now I can buy them at a discount.

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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

PS3 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:19:05 -0000

I didn't look much of a problem at first glance but Google is actually just under 15% on Wall Street's expectations. That is a pretty significant.

Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Erik — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:33:54 -0000

I don't think this spells trouble at all. For one thing, everyone new it was coming. In tough times for businesses, what are you cutting first. Advertising. GOOG was bound to miss estimates sooner or later, I think it was impressive they didn't last time...

As for MSFT, well, they have to make some adjustments but still in the game. I just think this spells great buying opportunities for those who invest, nothing more for marketers and web entrepreneurs.

Maybe look for some new products and deals from the two companies to encourage more spending in areas that were hit.

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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Top Rated Digital — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:49:46 -0000

Yea, trouble for sure . . . HA! I wish my business had those kinds of troubles.

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Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Andy Beal — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:41:38 -0000

@Nicole - very nice observation.

Re: Google and Microsoft’s Quarterly Earnings Disappoint; Trouble Ahead for Both?

Nicole Price — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:37:04 -0000

In both cases there has been wisdom by hindsight but no proactive suggestions for the next quarter!

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