Markets Friday, 11/23/2007

Friday, 11/23/2007

| Dow : 12980.88 up 0.00

| S & P : 1440.70 up 23.93

| NASDAQ: 2596.60 up 34.45

| Bond (10Y): 4.00%, 102.03

MARKETS:
Dow cashes in on Black Friday
Retailers gain on Black Friday shopping, traders seek deals in battered
financial sector.

U.S. stocks rally on holiday cheer

11:46 am ET Nov 23, 2007

DJIA

12,925

+126.32

S&P

1,435

+18.91

NASDAQ

2,585

+23.51

10Yr

4.02%

-0.002

U.S. stocks rally on holiday cheer

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied on Friday, bouncing back from a sell-off on
Wednesday, as investors gobbled up battered financial stocks and waited
for signs from how retailers are faring on Black Friday, traditionally
the most important day of the year for sales.

Black Friday kicks off retailers' biggest selling season

NEW YORK
The annual shopping frenzy that accompanies the holidays and sets the
tone for retailers' biggest selling season has begun.

Knight Vinke renews attack on HSBC over executive bonuses

LONDON
Activist investment firm Knight Vinke Asset Management has renewed its
attack on HSBC, accusing the banking giant of misleading investors over
a bonus package for senior executives.

Europe closes higher for second day, led by miners, insurers

LONDON
European shares closed higher for a second straight session Friday, as
investors -- encouraged by lower valuations, broker moves and some bid
speculation -- took another look at recently battered shares, such as
miners Anglo American and Vedanta Resources.

Asia Markets: Hong Kong, Shanghai rebound, Seoul extends fall

HONG KONG
Asian markets ended mixed Friday, with Hong Kong stocks getting a lift
from bargain hunting in Cheung Kong Holdings and other property
developers, while South Korean shares were dragged down by shipbuilders
such as STX Shipbuilding and securities firms including Samsung
Securities.

U.S. stocks rally on holiday cheer

11:46 am ET Nov 23, 2007

DJIA

12,925

+126.32

S&P

1,435

+18.91

NASDAQ

2,585

+23.51

10Yr

4.02%

-0.002

U.S. stocks rally on holiday cheer

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied on Friday, bouncing back from a sell-off on
Wednesday, as investors gobbled up battered financial stocks and waited
for signs from how retailers are faring on Black Friday, traditionally
the most important day of the year for sales.

Black Friday kicks off retailers' biggest selling season

NEW YORK
The annual shopping frenzy that accompanies the holidays and sets the
tone for retailers' biggest selling season has begun.

Knight Vinke renews attack on HSBC over executive bonuses

LONDON
Activist investment firm Knight Vinke Asset Management has renewed its
attack on HSBC, accusing the banking giant of misleading investors over
a bonus package for senior executives.

Europe closes higher for second day, led by miners, insurers

LONDON
European shares closed higher for a second straight session Friday, as
investors -- encouraged by lower valuations, broker moves and some bid
speculation -- took another look at recently battered shares, such as
miners Anglo American and Vedanta Resources.

Asia Markets: Hong Kong, Shanghai rebound, Seoul extends fall

HONG KONG
Asian markets ended mixed Friday, with Hong Kong stocks getting a lift
from bargain hunting in Cheung Kong Holdings and other property
developers, while South Korean shares were dragged down by shipbuilders
such as STX Shipbuilding and securities firms including Samsung
Securities.

Markets Thursday, 11/22/2007

Thursday, 11/22/2007

| Dow : 12799.04 down 211.10

| S & P : 1416.77 down 22.93

| NASDAQ: 2562.15 down 34.66

| Bond (10Y): 4.01%, 101.94

MARKETS:
Dow at 7-month low
Blue chips close at lowest point since April on worries about mortgage
and credit markets and the surge in oil prices. Markets closed for
Thanksgiving.

Corrupt Businesses Help People Smugglers

Breaking News
November 22, 2007

Corrupt Businesses Help People Smugglers

Smugglers who bring illegal immigrants into the U.S. are getting crucial
help from seemingly legitimate businesses that supply them with cars,
lodging, plane tickets and other services, knowing full well what's
going on. 

Pakistan Court Clears Musharraf's Path

Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:30:01 -0500

Breaking News

Pakistan Court Clears Musharraf's Path

Pakistan's Supreme Court, comprised of judges loyal to President Gen.
Pervez Musharraf, has thrown out the last legal challenge to his
reelection, clearing the way for the embattled leader to drop his
military title and become a civilian president. 

Markets Wednesday, 11/21/2007

Wednesday, 11/21/2007

| Dow : 12799.04 down 211.10

| S & P : 1416.77 down 22.93

| NASDAQ: 2562.15 down 34.66

| Bond (10Y): 4.01%, 101.94

MARKETS:
Dow at 7-month low
Blue chips close at lowest point since April on worries about mortgage
and credit markets and the surge in oil prices. Markets closed for
Thanksgiving.

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U.S. stocks fall sharply as oil nears $100

11:46 am ET Nov 21, 2007

DJIA

12,893

-116.16

S&P

1,424

-15.19

NASDAQ

2,564

-32.55

10Yr

4.02%

-0.034

U.S. stocks fall sharply as oil nears $100

NEW YORK
Stocks fell sharply Wednesday, with continued worries about bad home
loans, a slumping dollar and oil near $100 a barrel leading investors to
get out of stocks ahead the Thanksgiving holiday.

Economic Report: Consumer sentiment hits lowest level in two years

WASHINGTON
Consumer sentiment fell in November from the prior month, reaching its
lowest level in two years, according to a monthly survey released
Wednesday.
Mortgages: U.S. mortgage rates fall; 15-year at lowest level in 21
months

CHICAGO
Mortgage rates dropped this week, allowing the 15-year fixed-rate
mortgage to fall to a level last seen in February 2006, according to
Freddie Mac's weekly survey, released on Wednesday.

Economic Report: Slower U.S. growth could be ahead, Conference Board
says

WASHINGTON
Slower growth for the nation's economy may be on the horizon, the
Conference Board said Wednesday as the business research group reported
that a gauge of future economic growth fell 0.5% in October.

Futures Movers: Crude oil trades above $98; U.S. inventories fall
unexpectedly

SAN FRANCISCO
Crude-oil futures edged higher Wednesday, gaining as a government report
showed an unexpected fall in U.S. crude inventories last week and
hovering within striking distance of the $100-a-barrel level.

Oil rallies after report shows inventory weakness, with price above $98 a barrel.

Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:31:43 -0500

Oil rallies after report shows inventory weakness, with price above $98
a barrel.

Crude oil price hits record $99.29 a barrel in electronic trading

BULLETIN

Crude oil price hits record $99.29 a barrel in electronic trading

Federal Reserve sees growth slowing in 2008 but inflation remaining low, Dow Jones reports.

Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:02:39 -0500

Federal Reserve sees growth slowing in 2008 but inflation remaining low,
Dow Jones reports.

Markets Tuesday, 11/20/2007

Tuesday, 11/20/2007

| Dow : 13010.14 up 51.70

| S & P : 1439.70 up 6.43

| NASDAQ: 2596.81 up 3.43

| Bond (10Y): 4.10%, 101.19

MARKETS:
Dow climbs back above 13,000
Blue-chip indices close higher despite afternoon stumble on Fed
prediction of slow 2008; oil skyrockets more than $3 to record high.

Breaking News: Polygamist-sect leader sentenced

Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:41:27 -0600

ST. GEORGE, Utah - A judge on Tuesday sentenced a polygamous-sect leader
to
five years to life in prison for his role in the arranged marriage of
teenage
cousins. Warren Jeffs, 51, was convicted of rape as an accomplice for
his role
in the marriage of a 14-year-old follower and her 19-year-old cousin in
2001.
It will be up to the Utah parole board to decide just how long he stays
behind
bars.

News Alert! Supreme Court To Decide DC Handgun Ban Case

Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:08:41 -0500

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the District of Columbia
can ban handguns in a case that puts justices squarely into the
right-to-bear arms argument.

U.S. stocks rebound on possible Fed move, solid H-P results

11:46 am ET Nov 20, 2007

DJIA

13,059

+101.29

S&P

1,446

+13.63

NASDAQ

2,624

+31.17

10Yr

4.11%

+0.030

U.S. stocks rebound on possible Fed move, solid H-P results

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks traded higher Tuesday on optimism fueled by Hewlett-Packard
Co.'s solid results and renewed hopes of another interest-rate cut.

H-P profit gain boosts shares

NEW YORK
Hewlett-Packard Co. on Monday reported a 28% rise in its fourth-quarter
earnings as the computing and printing giant saw growth across all its
main business areas, leading to revenue of $28.3 billion.

Economic Report: U.S. Oct. housing starts rise on apartment sector

WASHINGTON
Builders broke ground on new apartments at a faster pace in October, but
the data brought little cheer to economists looking for a bottom to the
housing recession.

Target surprises market with 4.4% fall in profit

NEW YORK
Target Corp., the No. 2 U.S. discounter, reported an unexpected 4.4%
decline in third-quarter profit, hurt by sluggish sales of apparel and
home goods.

'Conditions' should be right for getting free online shipping

CHICAGO
Online purchasing will once again be a hot button for consumers wanting
to avoid the crowds or shop early this holiday. According to the
National Retail Association, the most popular shipping promotions will
be free shipping with conditions, which will be offered by nearly 79% of
major retailers.

FBI Reports Upsurge In Hate Crimes

Breaking News
November 19, 2007

FBI Reports Upsurge In Hate Crimes

Police across the nation reported an increase in criminal incidents
targeting victims or property as a result of prejudice against a
particular race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin
or physical or mental disability.

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Markets Monday, 11/19/2007

Monday, 11/19/2007

| Dow : 12958.44 down 218.35

| S & P : 1433.27 down 25.47

| NASDAQ: 2593.38 down 43.86

| Bond (10Y): 4.07%, 101.44

MARKETS:
Big selloff on Wall Street
Stocks tumble after Citigroup downgrade revives worries about the
mortgage and housing market fallout. Lowe's disappoints with its
forecast.

Forecasters See Rising Recession Risk

Breaking News
November 19, 2007

Forecasters See Rising Recession Risk

Economic forecasters say ailing housing and credit markets are likely to
weigh down growth in the final three months of the year and cause
economic activity to lag in 2008. That adds up to an increased risk of
recession. 

Goldman says sell Citigroup amid credit woes

11:51 am ET Nov 19, 2007

DJIA

13,021

-155.26

S&P

1,439

-19.65

NASDAQ

2,602

-34.81

10Yr

4.12%

-0.029

Goldman says sell Citigroup amid credit woes

NEW YORK
Goldman Sachs analyst William Tanona on Monday recommended that clients
sell Citigroup shares, because the bank's financial problems are likely
to grow, and spread beyond current write downs for subprime mortgage
losses and into its consumer business like credit cards and retail
banking.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks under pressure; Dow flirts with 13,000
level

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks fell further Monday, with the Dow industrials down more than
150 points, after Goldman Sachs downgraded Citigroup Inc., saying it
envisions more credit-related hits at the banking powerhouse.

Weak U.S. dollar to be discussed by OPEC's finance ministers

NEW YORK
OPEC's finance ministers will discuss the effect of the weak U.S. dollar
on oil revenues before the next meeting of the Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries' energy ministers in December.

Asia Markets: CORRECT: Asian stocks end lower as volatility persists

HONG KONG
Several Asian markets came off their day's highs to end lower after a
volatile session on Monday.

Standard Chartered shares up on overture from China banks

HONG KONG
Shares of Standard Chartered climbed 4.6% in early London trading
Monday, bolstered by reports that three leading Chinese banks have
sought to acquire stakes in the U.K-lender.

Study: Americans Reading A Lot Less

Breaking News
November 19, 2007

Study: Americans Reading A Lot Less

The number of Americans who spend time reading is dropping, according to
a new study. Dana Gioia of the National Endowment for the Arts calls the
decline "perhaps the most important socio-economic issue in the United
States."