Market Commentary Highlights...

Investors were taught a lesson in sentiment last week that they may not soon forget as investor pessimism preceded key economic data that was better than economists’ and
investors’ expectations.

While still reflecting an economic soft spot, last week’s data provides a report card for August that argues against a return to recession.

Investors graded on a curve and gave the reports high marks just for avoiding a failed economic recovery.

With it shaping up to be a textbook September, investors should brace for the price volatility that has defined this year to continue.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Market Commentary for the week of September 7, 2010. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. This commentary and others like it can be found at www.mylsb.com/investments/commentary.aspx

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