solid against gains on wall strt after positive news. five year low. analysts say the drop is partly due though to seasonal factors. on the housing front housing department reports builders were busy. fastest pace since we have seen in the summer of 2008. that boosted home builder stocks. the dow picked up 85. nasdaq up 18. while the s&p gained 8. sending it to another five year high. this year's inauguration is not for sale. that from the head of the congressional inaugural committee after tickets from the ceremony ended up in the hands of scalpers, congressional offices to constituents. they permit access to the site of the capitol where the swearing in takes place. supposed to be free of charge. some turned up on ebay and craigslist online.