Morning News

Futures are down again this morning pointing to a lower open.

Data on leading indicators for December will be released at 10:00 this morning.

European markets are trading to the downside today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did lose ground.

President Bush set to deliver his State Of The Union Address tonight.

Apple's Steve Jobs reportedly interviewed by the SEC, and the Dept. of Justice.

CEO of Gap Inc. out after four years on the job.

Alcatel-Lucent shares down after warning on weak performance.

Crude oil is up this morning to $53.36 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $1.39 per gallon.

Natural gas is $7.43 per unit.

Gold is up to $638.00 per ounce.

Budd Foxx