4. Google

In 2002 there were rumors that Yahoo! would acquire Google, for a price said to be in the neighborhood of $700 million. In 2003, Google reported more than double that amount in revenue. In 2004 it doubled that amount, and doubled it again in 2005. Today that same $700 million Yahoo considered paying for Google will get you about one-half of 1% of Google shares. What will Google do next? Here's a hint: It will grow.

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