| Last | Change | Percent | |
| S&P Futures | 1394.8 | -3.7 | -0.26% |
| Eurostoxx Index | 2318.5 | -25.6 | -1.09% |
| Oil (WTI) | 104.2 | -0.8 | -0.71% |
| LIBOR | 0.466 | 0.000 | 0.00% |
| US Dollar Index (DXY) | 78.91 | 0.199 | 0.25% |
| 10 Year Govt Bond Yield | 1.91% | -0.02% | |
| RPX Composite Real Estate Index | 173 | -0.4 |
World equity markets are down slightly this morning as Spain officially entered a recession, although the GDP report was better than expected. Merger Monday is back, with a deal in the energy space (Sunoco) and the healthcare space (Gen-Probe). Bonds and MBS are up small.
Personal income came in at +.4%, and personal consumption came in at +.3%. The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) indices indicate inflation is well under control. The National Association of Purchasing Managers - Milwaukee showed business conditions are improving slightly overall for companies in the Northern Midwest.
No, they didn't just do a reverse split. Barnes and Noble has doubled this morning on a strategic deal with Microsoft. The new company (NewCo - clever name) will involve the digital and College businesses of B&N and involve a Nook application for Windows 8. This looks like the culmination of B&N's strategic alternative review announced earlier this year.
Tomorrow (May 1) is New Year's Eve for the Left. Expect disruptions in the City and overseas.
No M.R. tomorrow as I will be traveling. Wed and Thurs MRs will be late.
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