Market Watch

January 28, 2012 @ 07:05 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 Mid-Cap 400 942.11+ 4.59
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

[ Markets | Charts | Quotes | Portfolio ]


Market data delayed per exchange rules.
All quotes are in US Eastern Time (EST).
© eSignal. A division of
Interactive Data Corporation. (NYSE:IDC)
All rights reserved.
  • Text Size: A A A

Thomas Lovett Jr. Registered Representative
Timothy Baker, Financial Consultant

For Thomas C. Lovett Jr., and Timothy F. Baker of AXA Advisors in Sebring, Florida, partnership is paying off.  After joining forces in 2000, Baker and Lovett Jr. have been inducted into the prestigious Paramount Planning Group, a division of AXA Advisors, LLC.

Baker and Lovett Jr. credit their success to the lessons they have learned while working together.  "By bringing our different experiences to the table, we have been able to provide our clients with better recommendations and more tailored service," Tommy Jr. said.  "My father was a brillant mentor who taught me important lessons about the financial industry."

To further their network, the partnership formed a dual professional relationship in 2001 with Bunting, Tripp and Ingley, a CPA firm in Lake Wales, FL.  Open for 77 years, the firm is one of the most respected CPA firms in Central Florida and boasts licensed and FINRA registered financial professionals through AXA: Roger Ingley, David Ullman, Michelle Hurst, Dwight Reeves, Bill Jacobs and Paul Swygert.

Tim and Tommy Jr. have been with AXA Advisors since 1997 and 1995, respectively, winnning numerous company and industry awards.

 

AXA Advisors and its representatives do not offer tax or legal advice.  Please consult with your tax and/or legal advisors for your particular circumstance.

Newsletters

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.

Are Consumers Holding the Keys to a Better Economy?

Consumer spending still accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product, but some government statistics suggest that consumers may have reduced spending drastically in recent years, especially on discretionary items. High unemployment, household debt, and a general lack of confidence can affect consumers' ability and willingness to spend.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

More Newsletters →