Confidence Among Small Business Owners Hits A Low: Acadiana Business Index

Small business owner confidence falls to its lowest level in just over a year while the Dow makes modest gains. Mark Lasseigne fills you in on what's happening on Wall Street.

• Wall Street edged up in another day of choppy trading. Traders remain cautious as there appears to be no solution to the Europe’s debt problems.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 45 points to 11,106.
•  The National Federation of Independent Business said small-business owner confidence fells to its lowest level in just over a year, with most businesses surveyed saying sales remained the largest problem.
•  And, Import prices fell last month, indicating inflation pressures are in check.
•  Best Buy’s quarter profit fell 30% as the consumer-electronics retailer continues to battle a weak economy and competition from online marketplaces. Shares tumbled 6.5%, to 23.35.
•  Crude oil settled higher at $90.21/barrel.
• Gold closed at $1,830/ounce.

Mark Lasseigne