Social-networking sites work to turn users into profits (USATODAY.com)
May 12, 2008
USATODAY.com - SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook, MySpace and other social-networking sites have been the rage of the tech industry for more than a year. Following investments by Microsoft and News Corp., the companies are valued in the billions of dollars and are considered blueprints for how to build a website. Yet a deeper question lingers: How are they going to consistently produce profits to match their soaring valuations?
Google grows profit and revenue in Q1 (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Google posted solid growth in its revenue and profit during 2008's first quarter and exceeded Wall Street expectations in both categories amid widespread concern that the search engine giant's results would be weak.
Transurban toll revenue jumps
Toll road operator Transurban has reported an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the United States, helped by higher traffic volumes and toll increases.
Weather dampens tollway traffic revenue
Transurban and Macquarie Infrastructure's quarterly traffic revenues have taken a hit from the Easter holiday period.
Tolls boost Transurban revenue
Transurban reports an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the US.
Telstra jumps Optus in mobile revenue
Telstra Corp Ltd's mobile phone revenue has surged, extending Australia's biggest telecommunications company's lead over rival Optus in the segment.
Woodside revenue surges
Woodside posts a 52% jump in second quarter revenue, after production rises and crude oil prices soar.
Woodside Q2 revenue up 52%
Woodside Petroleum Ltd has posted a 52 per cent jump in second quarter sales revenue, after production rose and the price of crude oil soared.
Telstra dials up $1.9b profit
Telstra has increased its first half profit by 13 per cent and raised its guidance for full year revenue and earnings.
Palm swings to 4Q loss as revenue tumbles (AP)
AP - Treo and Centro smart phone maker Palm Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in its fiscal fourth quarter as its revenue declined sharply and fell below Wall Street expectations.
Palm swings to 4Q loss as revenue tumbles
Treo and Centro smart phone maker Palm Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in its fiscal fourth quarter as its revenue declined sharply and fell below Wall Street expectations.
Telstra make $24.8b in sales revenue
Telstra's profit grew 13.3 per cent in the year to June 30, on a jump in mobile phone revenue as customers took up services with the Next G network.
Foxtel subscribers help lift revenue
Pay television provider Foxtel has lifted its first half earnings after an increase in subscriptions drove its revenue up by 17 per cent.
Foxtel posts 17% lift in revenue
Pay TV provider Foxtel posted a 17 per cent lift in revenue to $1.7 billion in 2007/08 after steady growth in subscriber numbers.
Kelly's big gamble on debt
She is touting it as a revenue-driven acquisition but the guts of Gail Kelly's tilt at St George must be reducing competition and cutting costs.
Transurban tolls and fees pay off
Toll road operator Transurban Group has reported an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the United States.
Bloggers Bring in Ad Revenue
Bloggers are earning advertising dollars on their sites through new services that go well beyond the standard pay-per-click text ads or display ads.
Palm swings to 4th-quarter loss from year-ago profit as revenue tumbles, missing expectations
Treo and Centro smart phone maker Palm Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in its fiscal fourth quarter as its revenue declined sharply and fell below Wall Street expectations.
The beat goes on
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Qantas passenger revenues up 4.3%
Qantas says its May group passenger numbers increased by 3.9 per cent over the previous year.
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