1. The best way to get to know a company is to do business with them. My firm spent almost $250,000. with Google in 2005'. We are intimately familiar with their products and services. I have watched our paid advertising increase 4 fold in one year as advertisers jockey for position. The Google staff are well trained and courteous (as opposed to EBay). Their roster of new and upcoming money making products boggles the mind. Based on my experience, they have eaten Yahoo for breakfast. Other then potential click fraud problems, I see smooth sailing. That's why I bought a chunk of Google stock. Volatility from those not familiar with where they are going will only effect them short term.

Posted at 12:17AM on Feb 13th 2006 by Elliot Friedman

2. I don't think it was JUST the Federal Gov't stuff, but a combination of that, plus some analysts downgrades and the fact that the majority of the company's revenues comes from one source. I think the lofty price is really starting to lose it luster. Even at $399, it ain't no "buy", IMO.

Posted at 11:27PM on Jan 21st 2006 by bubbatex

3. About $400 is still quite high, personally I think a little calming down of the Google stock is healthier than anything, wouldn't want to see a crash in their stock value affect the company adversely.

Posted at 8:21AM on Jan 23rd 2006 by Damian