Morning News

• Futures are flat this morning at this point pointing to a slightly higher open.

• Nonfarm Payrolls Data to be released this morning.

• President Bush's approval rating reaches new low.

• Dubai owned company backing out of it's attemt to manage operations at U.S Ports.

• Amazon.com Inc. reportedly in talks with studios to start movie and television download service.

• Allstate Insurance Group reducing business in New York after devastating hurricane season along the Gulf Coast.The company is cutting back in coastal areas.

• Walt Disney Co. to invest in production of cartoon films in Russia.

• Crude Oil is $60.53 per barrel.

• Wholesale Gasoline is $1.72 per gallon.

• Natural Gas currently $6.64 per unit.

• Gold remains just below $545.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx