If you're keeping on top of the stock markets this morning...Thursday, November 5, 2009...

The Nikkei dumped 126 points today in Japan.
The Dow picked up 30 points Wednesday.
And the Nasdaq lost nearly two.

More than one million unemployed Americans could soon get up to 20 additional weeks of jobless benefits.
The Senate voted unanimously on that bill Wednesday.
There's also an added incentive for people thinking about buying a new home.
The bill extends the $8,000 tax break for first-time home buyers through June.
Existing homeowners who decide to buy a different house could see a $6,500 tax credit.
The house could vote on the $24 billion measure as early as today.

A key interest rate charged by the nation's central bank is remaining unchanged for the near term.
It's floating between zero and a quarter-percent.
In a statement following the decision, the Federal Reserve Board said although the housing sector is beginning to recover, other indicators remain weak.
      
Chrysler is rolling into the future.
The automaker unveiled its new logo Wednesday and gave details on its new business plan.
Chrysler is planning to introduce four new Dodges by 2013.
And says it will improve the exteriors and interiors on most of its current models.
After getting billions in government aid, Chrysler is now managed and partly-owned by Fiat, the Italian automaker.