still not every integrated oil corporation disappointed, conco phillips reporting a 74% jump in earnings as it sold off its algeria business to focus on the fast growing fracking boom. >>> analysts say over the long term these companies could once again deliver strong growth as mega projects begin to come online and capital spending is reigned in. i'm morgan brennan. >> later in the program, we'll tell you if dow component 33 and under armour and eli lilly had any surprises. >>> good news if you're looking to buy a new home. mortgage rates fell again last week. freddie mac says the average on a 30-year is now down to 4.32%. that's cheaper but to put it in perspective, about a full percentage more than it was a year ago. but the housing news wasn't all good. a sharp drop in contracts to buy existing homes in december has realtors crying foul. foul weather. but is it fair to blame the slump in sales on the cold? diane has answers. >> getting tired of this. >> reporter: below average temperatures and above average snow kept potential home buyers at home. >> you have to go out and look at a