Chips are now back to levels we have not seen since the financial crisis in 2007, when the dow hit an alltime high of 14,164. Amazon amazes despite a drop in profits. Last night the e tailer reported strong holiday sales of its kindle ereaders and a boost in operating incomes. The Federal Reserve makes an announcement on rates today around 2 15 eastern, wrapping up a twoday meeting. And the senate has confirmed john kerry as the next secretary of state. Joe cusick of optionsxpress join us now. Joe, there is a lot to talk about this morning, including the dow closing in on 14,000. What is your take . You know what, its a level that everyone is watching right now. We are about 40 or 50 points away. It is a psychological level as well as a momentum level. The bulls are in control right now, and, hey, the dow has exxon in it, and that is the Largest Company in the world. Consumer confidence, though, took a hit. People are saying it is because of the lower amount of the paychecks because of