Lending Concerns

Concerns about subprime lenders from yesterday bled over into today's session. Retail numbers were lackluster, adding to the run for the exits. All indexes dropped about 2% for the day. We are still a consumer driven economy, so some inkling that consumers may be slowing spending creates waves in the market. Investors will be looking for safe havens, as the shake-out continues. I'm thinking "Spring Sale." DJIA -242.66 NASDAQ -51.72 S&P 500 -28.65