Market Commentary Highlights...

Investor confidence is high. Last week, stocks reached new post-recession highs as investors were the most bullish in nearly four years.

The high expectations for this week’s U.S. economic data leave room for disappointment.

Beyond the economic data, the markets’ momentum may be tested by policy concerns
as it relates to the tax cut extensions European solvency issues, and the actions of the Federal Reserve (Fed).

While the events of this week may result in a pullback, any weakness in the markets should be viewed as a buying opportunity for those who are not fully invested.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Market Commentary for the week of December 13, 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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