Morning News

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

European markets are trading lower so far today.

In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 did close lower.

Crude oil is $105.00 per barrel.

Wholesale gasoline is $2.71 per gallon.

Natural gas is $9.86 per unit.

Gold is sitting at $934.00 per ounce.

Chicago Area Manufacturing Poll will be released today.

Agricultural Dept. will release land use for certain crops by farmers today.

Henry Paulson to speak on plan to regulate financial markets today.

Friday's action saw the Dow give back 86 points, the Nasdaq lost 19 points, and the S&P closed 10 points lower.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary reportedly will resign.

All four number one seeds advance to the Final Four in men's college basketball.

Budd Foxx