ROMANS: All right. It is Friday. Let's get an early start on your money. Alison Kosik is joining me. Alison, the Dow dropped 119 yesterday. Not stabilizing here.</s>KOSIK: No, a little more volatility these days because of corporate earnings season. You know, the Dow is back in negative territory for the year because of losses because of some lousy earnings from American Express and 3M. Those weighed on the index. The corporate report cards overshadowed positive news on the job front. First time claims are at their lowest level in 42 years. At the moment, U.S. futures, they're looking higher, European markets are also in the green. Deflategate, it hasn't hurt Tom Brady merchandise sales. The NFL Players Association says the New England Patriots quarterback is number one when it comes to sales of jerseys, hats, posters and other paraphernalia. Sales of Brady gear jumped in March, April and May. It's the first time he topped that list despite the league's conclusion that Brady either tampered with the game balls or at least knew of, quote, inappropriate activity surrounding their air pressure. But never mind that. We'll buy all that stuff.</s>ROMANS: Yes. John Berman single-handedly holding up the Tom Brady legacy.</s>KOSIK: Absolutely.</s>ROMANS: All right. Thanks so much. Nice to see you, Alison. EARLY START continues right now.</s>ANNOUNCER: This is CNN breaking news.
"Deflategate" Hasn't Hurt Tom Brady.