Google shares rise after online ad sales drive revenue higher

SLIGHT SPEED BUMP: Google has faced challenges in mobile advertising and is running up more expenses as it invests in new businesses.

Google Inc reported higher quarterly revenue and profit as rising online ad volume offset a hit from the strong dollar, sending the Internet company's shares higher in after-hours trading. 

Shares of the world's No 1 Internet search engine rose after the results were released, climbing 3.5% on April 23 to US$577 (RM2,080).