Analysis: After Web stocks boom, investors wary but rout unlikely

By Alexei Oreskovic and Rodrigo Campos SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – For buyers in internet shares, it used to be a banner yr: shares of many companies doubled as revenue climbed and on forecasts for rip-roaring boom in earnings. Whereas there’s the potential of a decline in some Web firm stock prices which can be out of line with their cash outlook, they are saying there’s little likelihood of a bloody retreat. Most importantly, this yr's stars, comparable to Facebook and Netflix, actually earn cash. interNet-primarily based promoting has grown into a mature, practicable industry, and computing speeds give a boost to video and complex gaming.