Google is set to join the elite group of firms on the S&P index
Google has unveiled plans to raise up to $2bn (£1.15bn) through the sale of a further 5.3 million shares.
The California-based internet search firm outlined its plans in a filing to the US Securities Commission.
The news also coincided with Google finalising the details of its $1bn strategic alliance with Time Warner's AOL unit.
full story: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4859586.stm
Google has unveiled plans to raise up to $2bn (£1.15bn) through the sale of a further 5.3 million shares.
The California-based internet search firm outlined its plans in a filing to the US Securities Commission.
The news also coincided with Google finalising the details of its $1bn strategic alliance with Time Warner's AOL unit.
full story: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4859586.stm