The 12% Day

Since Google reported that quarterly earnings amounted to $1.6 billion, the stock has had an equally awe inspiring performance.

After hours trading last night and the positive movement today amounted to the stock price increasing by $36.70, or 12.10%, to close at a remarkable $339.90.


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I wish I'd had more money back in April when I purchased five shares of GOOG at a mere $188.60 a share. It seemed like a lot too me back then even though I had faith that it would be a good investment. I just thought it might take several years to nearly double in value!