gm shares slid more than 5% today. according to reports, federal prosecutors in new york are launching a criminal investigation into the company's ignition switch recall. the problem is linked to 13 deaths. testla shares lost ground after new jersey banned the direct sale of vehicles to consumers. the company is criticizing the move. that's it from cnbc first in business worldwide. are you still sleeping? just wanted to check and make sure that we were on schedule.