Mobile adverts help Google beat sales estimates

Google reported sales that topped estimates during the third quarter as advertisers boosted spending on mobile and video promotions.

Revenues were $14.89bn (€10.88bn), or €11.92bn excluding sales passed on to partner sites, the company said last night. Bloomberg analysts had predicted $11.64bn in revenue.

“Google had another strong quarter with $14.9bn in revenue and great product progress,” chief executive Larry Page said in a statement.