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Story: Google results exceed profit, revenue estimates

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Lasting success?

Google has proven to be a byword for development and innovation that has succeeded beyond most expectations. But Google should think carefully while it is well profitable and fear the likely fallout of the economic "bust" that will affect it's advertisers and their customers.
I am doubtful of the wisdom of Google's announced stock option exchange programme for its employees. As an employee of Google I think I would be far happier to have Google squirrel away funds to tide over a bad period and ensure my job security.

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