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Google misses 2Q earnings mark as expenses grow

Google Inc. missed Wall Street’s profit estimates in its second quarter, as rising operating expenses offset a 24 percent jump in the Internet search giant’s revenue.

Shares of Google fell 4.1 percent after its earnings report Thursday afternoon. Get the full story »

Alcoa opens earnings season with surprise profit

Alcoa Inc., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, posted a second-quarter profit Monday, beating Wall Street estimates as sales soared 22 percent.

The company cited strength in several industrial sectors and raised its estimate for aluminum consumption this year. Get the full story »