Morning News

Futures are up pointing to a higher open this morning.

European markets are trading to the upside today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end the day slightly higher.

Korean Air reportedly will buy 25 aircraft from Boeing Co. worth up to $5.5 billion.

Analog Devices Inc. the company is facing a class action lawsuit due to options grants.

51Job Inc. has had a class action lawsuit against the company dismissed.

U.S Insurance Industry released a list of safest vehicles for 2006. All 13 spots went to imported vehicles.

Yahoo Inc. teaming up with 150 newspapers in online advertising deal.

News Corp. has pulled the plug on OJ Simpson book and television special.

Crude oil is $59.35 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $1.57 per gallon.

Natural gas is just above $8.00 per unit.

Gold remains right around $625.00 per ounce.

Platinum continues to climb up another $44.70

Budd Foxx