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To: Real Man who wrote (353767)	1/17/2008 1:26:31 PM
From: Giordano Bruno	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 436258

Betcha Mr. DOW drops 200. S&P Market Commentary ------(S&P) 17-Jan-08 Pg. 2 Seg 1 01/17/08 - 12:18 PM... Stocks plunging as Bernanke say more rate cuts needed to prop up economy, conditionally backed an economic stimulus package, dodged politically sensitive questions from House committee. At the same time, reports showed the Philadelphia Fed plunged, Dec. Housing Starts, Jobless Claims fell but continuing claims rose. Also, Merrill Lynch posted a big loss. NYSE breadth 24-6 negative. NASDAQ breadth 20-7 negative. Trading moderate. Some volatility on options expirations. Bonds soaring on prospect of lower rates, dollar falling. Gold off. Oil futures skidding on demand worries.