Verisign, Inc. (VRSN), Priceline.com Inc (PCLN): Betting on the Internet

Internet giant

Sticking to Internet, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is one of the all around great bets on the Internet over the past few decades. Google made one of its big forays away from the Internet with its 2012 acquisition of Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE:MSI) Mobility for $12.5 billion. And, finally, Google released its first phone, the Moto X smartphone, which appears to be a big hit.

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is not only the Internet search leader, but it has a presence in a variety of other businesses — not just hardware. This includes YouTube, DoubleClick and AdMob. But back to hardware, Google also offers its Nexus tablet and Chromebook netbook.

These products and various innovations, such as Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Glass, are expected to help drive revenue higher by between 15% and 20% in both 2013 and 2014.

Bottom line

Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) has little-to-no competition and is a solid cash-flow-generating company. It is also compelling at 22.5 times earnings, compared to Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)‘s 34 times.

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is still a solid investment opportunity, with a vast presence in various markets. And while we’re on the Internet kick, mind as well snatch up the online travel leader Priceline.com Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) for around 30 times earnings, well below major peers.

Marshall Hargrave has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Google and Priceline.com. The Motley Fool owns shares of Google and Priceline.com.

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