WINNERS

GERARD ARPEY

American Airlines’ CEO flies company to betterthan-expected third quarter, sees stock pop 20%.

ERIC SCHMIDT

Google boss guides company to 26% gain in profits, topping Wall Street estimates.

US DRIVERS

Gas prices fall below $3 a gallon in many parts of metro areas, giving folks a little good economic news.

LOSERS

INDRA NOOYI

Pepsico’s CEO, unable to deal with US slowdown as ably as rival Coke, will lay off 3,300.

STEVE BENSINGER

AIG’s CFO resigns while New York AG Andrew Cuomo seeks to cancel his $10M severance.

MIKE SCARPA

The chief operating officer of Liz Claiborne is kicked to the curb as apparel maker transforms to retailer.