Google overtakes Microsoft as second most valuable tech company

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GOOGLE soared past Microsoft in terms of market value overnight to become the second-richest firm in the tech world behind Apple.

Google shares gained 0.96 percent to end at $US761.78, giving the internet giant a market capitalisation of $US249.1 billion.

Microsoft meanwhile fell 0.91 percent to $US29.49, translating into a market worth of $US247.2 billion.–AFP