Google and Gas

Google reported an "exceptional" quarter today, shooting it up 5% in after-hours trading. The online giant reported earnings of $1.95 a share last quarter. That number would have been higher, $2.29 a share, if not for a $115 million charge for stock-option expensing and a $30 million charge for a legal settlement. And the price of oil dropped ever so slightly today. Is relief in sight?! Gas prices are hitting hard and hitting everywhere. This latest surge in prices has me looking everywhere for the cheapest prices and ways to cut back! DJIA: +64.12 Nasdaq: -8.33 S&P 500: +1.53