The whole effort is a transparent attempt by Brin and Page to maintain their voting control over the company.
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We own businesses that generate excess cash, and this abundance of cash allows our companies to invest.
Primary 2011 lesson: A conservative company does not equal a safe investment, particularly in uncertain times.
We far prefer a business that is poised for future growth, versus a really cheap company in a shrinking business.
Upside stock price potential now looks not as strong in the large-caps as some of the smaller companies that can grow at a high rate for as long as a decade from now.
It's almost entirely from ads, and 4 of the 5 most expensive keywords on AdWords are for financial services.
Leif Eriksen shares the list of companies he believes reflect a good balance between value and growth