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by paulpauper 1470 days ago
Google and Facebook make insane profits. Advertisers are paying huge $ per click or for YouTube views. Maybe Google management is suboptimal, but the company generates cash like no other.
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I agree and own Google stock, but I would be a little cautious:

"After the collapse of the stock market during the recession of 2008, ad spending saw a reduction of over 27% across all channels." [1]

Now that is across all channels so firms might prioritize Web over TV/Print, and that is from 2008 when much more spend was focused on TV, but food for thought.

[1] - https://www.wearemiq.com/blog/advertising-during-a-recession...

Generating cash doesn’t immediately ensure longevity.
bigger profit margins offer more cushion in bad econ environments compared to other businesses