10/11/12 Election Poll Highlights... 

• In the past week ending Wednesday, the LPL Financial “Wall Street” Election Poll Index reflected little change relative to the impact of the first debate that resulted in a large move toward Republican-favored industries relative to those favored by Democrats.

• Over the past week, most industries in the Republican index posted solid gains. However, Democrat-favored industries posted even stronger gains over the past week, with the most sizable gains in Homebuilding and Construction Materials.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Election Poll for the week of October 18, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found at www.mylsb.com/investments/commentary.aspx
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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902. http://www.mylsb.com/Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC.Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value Not a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

Economic Commentary Highlights... 

• The September 2012 employment report did little to change our view on the labor market, the overall economy, or on the outlook for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) quantitative easing (QE) program.

• The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes revealed that when discussing the labor market, FOMC members noted that “growth in employment had been disappointing.”

• In our view, markets (and the public) are likely to continue to clamor for more specifics and  transparency from the Fed.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Economic Commentary for the week of October 8, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found at www.mylsb.com/investments/commentary.aspx 
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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902.http://www.mylsb.com/ 

Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC. Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value Not a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency 

Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

Market Commentary Highlights... 

• This week will mark five long years since the S and P 500 reached its all-time peak on October 9, 2007.

• As the S and P 500 nears the previous highs for the third time in 15 years, is the market poised to repeat the pattern and soon embark on a third long and deep multi-year slide? 

• We see four key supports that make it unlikely that stocks will follow the pattern of another multiyear trip back to the bottom of the 15-year range: earnings, dividends, valuations, and the economy.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Market Commentary for the week of October 8, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found here. 
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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902. http://www.mylsb.com/
Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC.Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose ValueNot a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency 
Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

10/11/12 Election Poll Highlights... 

• In the past week ending Wednesday, the LPL Financial “Wall Street” Election Poll Index reflected the impact of the debate and a large move toward Republican-favored industries relative to those favored by Democrats. This is the first meaningful move toward Republicans since the start of the summer before the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act.

• Over the past week, most industries in the Republican index posted gains, most notably the Coal industry, which was specifically named by presidential candidate Romney in the debate. Most Democrat-favored industries fell significantly over the past week with the most sizable declines in Home building and Health Care facilities.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Election Poll for the week of October 11, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found at www.mylsb.com/investments/commentary.aspx
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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902. http://www.mylsb.com/Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC.Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value Not a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

Economic Commentary Highlights...

• It is not just current income, but also accumulated wealth in assets that determine whether someone is better off.
• Savers are still struggling to gain traction.
• Household wealth has surged lately with homes and equities rebounding.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Economic Commentary for the week of October 1, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found at www.mylsb.com/investments/commentary.aspx


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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902. http://www.mylsb.com/


Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC. Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value Not a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency



Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

Market Commentary Highlights...

• The new fiscal year likely brings another trillion in U.S. federal debt to add to the mounting total.
• Federal debt held by the public has doubled from five years ago, before the financial crisis and Great Recession.
• The big buyers of federal debt have been foreigners; further dependence on foreign demand may continue to weaken the dollar and benefit precious metals.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Market Commentary for the week of October 1, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found here.

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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902. http://www.mylsb.com/

Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC.
Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value
Not a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency

Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

09/27/12 Election Poll Highlights...

• In the past week ending Wednesday, the LPL Financial “Wall Street” Election Poll Index reflected a modest move back toward Republicans, after setting a new high for Democrat-favored industries relative to those favored by Republicans in the prior week. The market continues to increasingly reflect a status quo election outcome.
• Over the past week, the overall market fell. Most industries in both the Democrat and Republican indexes declined, but the most sizable downward moves were seen in the Democrat-favored Homebuilding and Construction related industries.

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Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are pleased to provide the above Election Poll for the week of September 27, 2012. The commentary is prepared by LPL FINANCIAL RESEARCH, the broker-dealer partner for Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial. The above commentary and others like it can be found at www.mylsb.com/investments/commentary.aspx

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This information is being provided by Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) / LSB Financial, an Iowa-based institution devoted to providing complete financial services since 1902. http://www.mylsb.com/

Securities and Insurance products offered through LPL Financial and its affiliates, member FINRA / SIPC.
Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value
Not a Deposit, Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency

Lincoln Savings Bank and LSB Financial are not registered broker/dealers, nor are they affiliated with LPL Financial. This site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are available exclusively through our U.S. Investment Representatives. LPL Financials U.S. Investment Representatives may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.