Market Watch

January 28, 2012 @ 02:31 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,660.46- 74.17
Dow Jones Transportation 5,344.78+ 41.93
Dow Jones Utilities 447.97- 6.07
Nasdaq Composite 2,816.55+ 11.27
Nasdaq 100 2,461.77+ 7.14
S&P 500 1,316.33- 2.10
S&P 100 595.37- 1.25
S&P Mid-Cap 400 942.11+ 4.59
S&P Volatility Index 18.53- 0.04
NYSE Composite 7,876.61- 7.29
AMEX Composite 2,356.42+ 3.15
10 Year Treasury Note 1.90- 0.03
Wilshire 5000 13,819.49+ 3.22
PHLX Semiconductor Index 413.34+ 1.40
OSX Oil Service Sector Index 239.65+ 2.99

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www.davidbabcock.net

21 Years of Excellence, 1990 ~ Anniversary ~ 2011

In my continuing efforts to deliver exceptional service and build relationships, I launched this personal Web site.

This Web-based tool provides new resources & services to help further meet your financial goals. It is also a great way for us to stay in touch.

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• "Market Watch" functions & password-protected Portfolio Building tools.
• "Account & Policy Information" that provide access to your AXA Equitable Life products and AXA Advisors brokerage account information.
• "Annual Reviews" online that will help me keep up-to-date information about your ongoing financial circumstances.
• "Product Profile forms"  that allow you to request personalized information about specific financial products, to see how they might fit into your ongoing financial strategy.
• "Calculators"  to create “what if” financial scenarios.
• "E-seminars" are animated presentations that give you basic background and facts on today’s most talked about financial topics.
• Newsletters & Research Articles you can read on various financial topics, with new newsletters added every month.
• "Appointment Sign Up Form" to schedule a meeting to discuss your needs and concerns.
• "Contact Us" Form helps you communicate with me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you visit my Web page, be sure to bookmark it for future reference.    I hope you take advantage of this new online resource.   If you have questions or suggestions, please call or e-mail me by using the “Contact Us” link on this Web site home page!   If you know of a family member, friend or colleague who might be interested in any of my Web site’s features, use the “Tell A Friend” link on my site to send them my URL. 

Sincerely yours,
David Babcock, LUTCF
President /Financial Professional

Newsletters

Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

HOT TOPIC: Current Economic Conditions and the Prospect for Inflation

Inflation jumped up to 3.2% in April. That’s still below the 50-year average but it may be little consolation for anyone who has been to a gas station or a grocery store recently.

Put It in Writing

A high level of job satisfaction is fairly typical of business owners, but it can also be a hindrance if it keeps them from thinking about a planned exit strategy. A written exit plan could help you avoid surprises.

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

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Calculators

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Lease Payment

How much would your monthly lease payment be?

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

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Contact Info

Phone: (484) 686-6067

david.babcock @axa-advisors.com

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