The market took a beating today, most likely because of a poor manufacturing index, jobless claims and the oil crisis. The Dow continued its downward trend, falling more than 40 points. The Nasdaq was down seven points and the S&P 500 decreased three points. Oil took a $3 loss today. The price per barrel was $72. Gold dropped even lower, losing $24 to close at $1,221 per ounce. Locally, Ford saw more than a fiver percent increase, but Dow Chemical decreased a slight 1.8 percent.

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