Shares of Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) jumped more than 4 percent after reporting better-than-expected fourth quarter financial results. Excluding items, the search giant earned $10.65 per share, compared to $9.50 per share a year earlier. Meanwhile, revenue including Motorola Home jumped 50 percent to $12.16 billion, compared to $8.13 billion a year earlier. Analysts expected earnings of $10.42 per share on $12.34 billion in revenue. Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO) shares also edged higher in late afternoon hours.
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