Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open this morning.

European markets are trading higher today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did end just a bit higher.

Crude oil sitting just above $80.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.04 per gallon.

Natural gas is currently $6.32 per unit.

Gold is hanging at $737.00 per ounce.

Durable goods orders for the month of August will be released at 8:30 this morning.

Energy Dept. will release weekly oil inventory levels at 10:30 this morning.

The U.S. dollar bouncing off record lows against the euro.

General Motors and the United Auto Workers have reportedly reached a tentative deal.

Toyota stating the company may not see a rise in September sales.

Goldman Sachs downgrades Sprint Nextel this morning.

Nasdaq and Borse Dubai have raised their bid for OMX.

Presidential candidates will square off in New Hampshire tonight.

Budd Foxx