It seems that every time we report on Google's quarterly performance it's about disappointment in the investment community over numbers that most companies would kill for even in good times. It's an interesting exercise that never ceases to amaze. Google, who offers no guidance to the investment community, had a good second quarter as net revenue rose by 25%. No, that is not a typo but that was also not enough to stop the stock from slipping 4% in after hours trading.