Markets Mixed As Foreclosures Surge

The markets traded mixed during the midday despite a surge in foreclosures over speculation that Warren Buffet may purchase parts of Countrywide Financial. The Dow lost 4 points to 13,117 while Nasdaq added 10 points to 2518. S&P 500 gained 4 points to 1449. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.962%.