Another Down Day on Wall Street

NEW YORK, NY -- According to analysts, Wall Street had its worst day in almost 2 years with the DJIA dropping by 191 points... the third straight day of triple-digit losses. Not a few traders were beginning to bite their nails, and some were beginning to line up for jump-off points from the nation's tallest buildings.

However, more than a few market watchers were suggesting to just relax and see what tomorrow holds. "Sure, oil and gas prices are high by recent standards", said one trader. "But, adjusted for inflation, energy prices are VERY realistic."

Another pundit who wished to remain anonymous suggested, "The U.S. economy is by far the most solid, resourceful, innovative, and productive business engine in the world. Don't worry about temporary fluctuations."

In other news, General Electric Co. said Friday that first-quarter profit rose 25 percent from a year ago. Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines Inc. said first-quarter earnings nearly tripled. The New York Times Co.'s profits nearly doubled in the first three months of 2005.

Some accountants are fearful that tax write-offs for capital losses may be down this year.