ROMANS: Happy Friday. Let's get an early start on your money today. Falling oil prices spooking stock markets. U.S. stock futures are down right now. It looks like a tough end to a wild week. Yesterday, the Dow snapped a three-day losing streak and rose 63 points. The U.S. economy is steadily improving, but falling oil prices is a big concern. Crude oil is below $60 a barrel for the first time since July 2009. This morning, the International Energy Agency says oil prices will keep falling thanks to booming supply in the U.S. The IEA also cut its outlook for oil demand next year because of growth worries in some markets. Walmart is slashing iPhone prices. Shoppers can now get an iPhone 6 for $129, an iPhone 6-Plus for $229. That's a $50 discount from the standard price. Walmart is also cutting prices on the Samsung Galaxy, the Xbox and PlayStation gaming systems and televisions also, betting that discounts on electronics are a good way to lure in holiday shoppers. Strong retail sales in November, an encouraging sign for businesses this month. SeaWorld CEO is stepping down. CEO James Atchison will resign effective February 15th. He's going to take a $2.4 million lump sum payment with him and $8 million in stock options. The theme parks got a ton of negative attention after CNN's "Blackfish" document a killer whale attack on trainers. Ticket sales were down more than 5 percent in November, and the stock is down 43 percent this year. Visits to the parks are down. EARLY START continues right now.
Oil Prices Fall Below $60