Morning News

• Futures are flat this morning pointing to a slightly lower open.

• October Employment Report to be released this morning at 8:30.

• Microsoft (MSFT) reaches deal with British Library. This will allow the company to put digital copies of books on the internet.

• General Motors Corp. (GM) boosting vehicle production and auto parts orders due to the threat of a strike at Delphi Corp. (DPH)

• Progressive Gaming International Corp. (PGIC) to offer 7.3 million shares at $9.25 per share.

• Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) cut by Prudential to nuetral from overweight this morning.

• Crude Oil has pulled back a bit from yesterday's highs currently $61.09 per barrel.

• Wholesale Gasoline is $1.60 per gallon.

• Natural Gas is currently $11.50 per unit.

• Gold is $462.30 per ounce.

Budd Foxx