Google's revenues rise 8 per cent

Schmidt attributed the increase to the widespread recovery across the online advertising market, which is enjoying a return to growth even in challenged sectors such as financial services.

In light of this growing confidence, Schmidt added that he was intending to spend heavily again on long-term growth.

Google's operating profit margin also increased by 40 per cent over the period, a 3 per cent increase on its year-on-year figures.

As a result of the uplift in its revenues, which hit $4.38 billion – a significant increase on the $4.24 billion predicted by analysts – the company's share price rose 3 per cent to $544.

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