GOOG's October 28 earnings report: In early June, Buffett-led Berkshire participated in Google's $10 billion private placement (GOOG-C stock at $348/share). The stock price has been consolidating around this level for 4 months now, with the bottom gradually rising. At the current price level of just under 350, it's relatively low compared to the broader market. Before the earnings report, there's always a chance for a breakout.