Presented by Mark Lund, The Investor Coach.

WEEKLY QUOTE
“When there is an original sound in the world, it makes a hundred echoes.”
– John A. Shedd

BERNANKE REASSURES WALL STREET
At the annual Federal Reserve summer retreat at Jackson Hole, WY on Friday, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said that the central bank “is prepared to provide additional monetary accommodation through unconventional measures if it proves necessary, especially if the outlook were to deteriorate significantly.” Translation: we are ready to do what it takes to support the economy. Bernanke stated that the Fed still had plenty of tools to fight deflation, with buying more Treasuries a prime option. He did not mention buying private assets. The Dow rallied for a gain of 164.84 Friday.^1,2

BREATHTAKING DROP IN HOME SALES
In July, demand in the housing market is usually at its highest. So the July housing numbers were confounding even with the absence of taxpayer credits: new home sales down 12.4% from June, existing home sales down 27.2% from June. In year-over-year terms, the rate of new home purchases was 32.4% below July 2009 while sale prices were -4.8% from last year’s median. (Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had forecast July new home sales to be flat.) The National Association of Realtors said residential resales were down 25.5% from a year ago; however, the median sale price was 0.7% higher than in July 2009. ^3,4

SLIGHT GAIN IN DURABLE GOODS ORDERS
The 0.3% July increase underwhelmed analysts, who had expected a 3.0% gain. Excluding transportation orders, durable goods orders were -3.8% last month.³

CONSUMER SENTIMENT IMPROVES
The final August consumer sentiment poll is in from the University of Michigan and Reuters. The 68.9 index reading is an improvement from the final 67.8 mark in July; we are still a long way from seeing this index above 80, which was common before the recession.⁵

GOLD & OIL PRICES RISE
In fact, gold was up for the fourth week in a row – futures gained 0.72% last week to settle at $1,236.00 Friday. Gold is up 4.60% across that four-week stretch. Oil futures advanced 2.47% on Friday to pull off a 1.83% weekly gain and settle at $75.17 per barrel on the NYMEX.⁶

STOCKS SLIP DESPITE FRIDAY RALLY
The Dow actually closed below 10,000 on Thursday; fortunately, it regained that level, settling Friday at 10,150.65. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 also had slight weekly declines, respectively settling at 2,153.63 and 1,064.59 at week’s end.⁷

Source: cnbc.com, bigcharts.com, ustreas.gov, bls.gov – 8/27/10^7,8,9,10
Indices are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly.
These returns do not include dividends.

WEEKLY RIDDLE
A woman walking along a canal sees a boat full of people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How could this be?

Last week’s riddle:
The more of them you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?

Last week’s answer:
Footsteps.

Citations.
1 – swampland.blogs.time.com/2010/08/27/bernanke-gets-forcefully-vague/ [8/27/10]
2 – marketwatch.com/story/bernanke-talks-tough-on-deflation-2010-08-27 [8/27/10]
3 – nytimes.com/2010/08/26/business/26econ.html [8/25/10]
4 – realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/08/ehs_fall [8/24/10]
5 – bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-27/u-s-consumer-sentiment-rises-to-68-9-from-an-eight-month-low-index-shows.html [8/27/10]
6 – blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2010/08/27/data-points-energy-metals-349/ [8/27/10]
7 – cnbc.com/id/38789911 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F27%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F27%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F27%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F26%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F26%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F26%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F28%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F28%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F28%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/27/10]
9 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield.shtml [8/27/10]
9 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield_historical.shtml [8/27/10]
10 – treasurydirect.gov/instit/annceresult/press/preanre/2000/ofm11200.pdf [7/12/00]

This material was prepared by Peter Montoya Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting Representative’s Broker/Dealer. This information should not be construed as investment advice. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted index of 30 actively traded blue-chip stocks. The NASDAQ Composite Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of all over-the-counter common stocks traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. The Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE:NYX) operates two securities exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and NYSE Arca (formerly known as the Archipelago Exchange, or ArcaEx®, and the Pacific Exchange). NYSE Group is a leading provider of securities listing, trading and market data products and services. The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX) is the world’s largest physical commodity futures exchange and the preeminent trading forum for energy and precious metals, with trading conducted through two divisions – the NYMEX Division, home to the energy, platinum, and palladium markets, and the COMEX Division, on which all other metals trade. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. All economic and performance data is historical and not indicative of future results. Market indices discussed are unmanaged. Investors cannot invest in unmanaged indices. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If other expert assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. Please consult your Financial Advisor for further information. Additional risks are associated with international investing, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic instability and differences in accounting standards.

Presented by Mark Lund, The Investor Coach.

WEEKLY QUOTE
“Chance favors only the prepared mind.”
– Louis Pasteur

A JUMP IN HOUSING STARTS
In a relatively light week of economic data, one of the notable items was a 1.7% rise in new home construction in July. Economists had expected only a 0.2% increase in that category. However, the Commerce Department said most of the gain came in multi-family housing. In contrast, single-family housing starts were down 4.2% for the month, with building permits down 3.1%.¹

GM WILL GO PUBLIC
General Motors has announced it will reenter the stock market. Last Wednesday, it filed an IPO registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission. One of the largest IPOs in history may come as soon as October, including common and preferred shares. This signals the end of “Government Motors”: the Treasury Department will now have the opportunity to reduce its 61% stake in the company. GM earned $1.3 billion in 2Q 2010 – its second straight quarter in the black. ^2,3

LEADING INDICATORS TURN POSITIVE AGAIN
After a 0.3% slip in June and a 0.5% drop in May, the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index eked out a 0.1% increase for July. The LEI has been more or less flat since March, yet components within the index have signified a mild economic expansion across that time.⁴

PPI RISES FOR FIRST TIME SINCE MARCH
July’s 0.2% increase in the Producer Price Index was in line with analysts’ forecasts. Core PPI (wholesale inflation minus food and energy prices) rose 0.3% in July, more than the 0.1% advance expected.¹

OIL FUTURES SINK; GOLD FUTURES RISE
In fact, gold prices rose $12.30 last week. That 1.01% weekly advance led to gold settling at $1,227.20 per ounce Friday on the COMEX. Over the last three weeks, gold prices have climbed 3.85%. Oil prices slipped $1.93 last week. At Friday’s close on the NYMEX, crude for September delivery was at $73.46 a barrel.⁵

LIGHT VOLUME, LOW ENTHUSIASM
August options were expiring last week, and initial jobless claims weren’t shrinking. Combine that with some bearish sentiment and you had a week of light trading marked by significant selloffs. The NASDAQ advanced 0.04% last week to close Friday at 2,179.76. The DJIA lost a bit of ground to settle at 10,213.62 Friday, while the S&P 500 ended the week at 1,071.69.⁶

Source: cnbc.com, bigcharts.com, ustreas.gov, bls.gov – 8/20/10^6,7,8,9
Indices are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly.
These returns do not include dividends.

WEEKLY RIDDLE
The more of them you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?

Last week’s riddle:
What appears once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a decade?

Last week’s answer:
The letter M.

Citations.
1 – online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100817-705894.html [8/17/10]
2 – boston.com/business/markets/articles/2010/08/20/gms_ipo_may_favor_brave_despite_recent_rocky_history/ [8/20/10]
3 – freep.com/article/20100818/BUSINESS0101/100818044/GM-files-to-launch-its-public-stock-offer [8/18/10]
4 – conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=3988 [8/19/10]
5 – blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2010/08/20/data-points-energy-metals-344/ [8/20/10]
6 – cnbc.com/id/38789911 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F20%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F20%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F20%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F19%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F19%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F19%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F21%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F21%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
7 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F21%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/20/10]
8 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield.shtml [8/20/10]
8 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield_historical.shtml [8/20/10]
9 – treasurydirect.gov/instit/annceresult/press/preanre/2000/ofm11200.pdf [7/12/00]

This material was prepared by Peter Montoya Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting Representative’s Broker/Dealer. This information should not be construed as investment advice. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted index of 30 actively traded blue-chip stocks. The NASDAQ Composite Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of all over-the-counter common stocks traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. The Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE:NYX) operates two securities exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and NYSE Arca (formerly known as the Archipelago Exchange, or ArcaEx®, and the Pacific Exchange). NYSE Group is a leading provider of securities listing, trading and market data products and services. The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX) is the world’s largest physical commodity futures exchange and the preeminent trading forum for energy and precious metals, with trading conducted through two divisions – the NYMEX Division, home to the energy, platinum, and palladium markets, and the COMEX Division, on which all other metals trade. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. All economic and performance data is historical and not indicative of future results. Market indices discussed are unmanaged. Investors cannot invest in unmanaged indices. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If other expert assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. Please consult your Financial Advisor for further information. Additional risks are associated with international investing, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic instability and differences in accounting standards.

Presented by Mark Lund, The Investor Coach.

WEEKLY QUOTE
“There have been as great souls unknown to fame as any of the most famous.”
– Ben Franklin

UNEMPLOYMENT REMAINS AT 9.5%
The American economy added 71,000 jobs in July but lost 202,000 others (143,000 of those positions were short-term Census Bureau hires). The private sector added 630,000 jobs during the first seven months of 2010; that 90,000 per month is far short of the 150,000 per month that would be commensurate with population growth. The bright spot: economists had presumed the jobless rate would edge up to 9.6% in July.¹

ISM: MANUFACTURING & SERVICE SECTOR GROWING
The Institute for Supply Management’s service sector index rose to 54.3 for July, a nice surprise (economists polled by Bloomberg had forecast a dip to 53.0). The new orders and employment components of the service sector index both showed growth. ISM’s manufacturing index came in at 55.5 for July, beating a Briefing.com consensus forecast of 54.2. (However, the Commerce Department noted that factory orders declined by 1.2% in July following a 1.0% fall in June.)^2.3,4

SAVING OUTPACES SPENDING
Personal spending and personal incomes were both flat last month according to the Commerce Department. The personal savings rate increased again to 6.4% – it has risen monthly since February, and it hasn’t been under 5.0% since October 2008. (During 2007, the personal savings rate averaged just 2.1%.) The good news is that households are accumulating cash reserves; the bad news is that the primary engine of the economy is subdued.⁵

FEWER HOMEBUYING CONTRACTS SIGNED IN JUNE
Pending home sales decreased by 2.6% in June, according to the National Association of Realtors; the number was 19.0% below year-ago levels. The June dip may reflect buyers rushing to sign contracts before federal incentives could expire.⁶

15-YEAR FRMs BELOW 4.0%; 30-YEAR FRMs BELOW 4.5%
Freddie Mac reported the average rate on a 30-year home loan at 4.49% last week; a year ago, the national average was 5.22%. Rates on 15-year FRMs were 3.95% last week, compared to 4.63% at this time in 2009.⁷

STOCKS GAIN FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK
The DJIA rose 1.79% last week, the NASDAQ advanced 1.50%, and the S&P 500 gained 1.82%. At Friday’s closing bell, the S&P 500 was at 1,121.64, the NASDAQ at 2,288.47, and the Dow at 10,653.56.⁸

Source: cnbc.com, bigcharts.com, ustreas.gov, bls.gov – 8/6/10^8,9,10,11
Indices are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly.
These returns do not include dividends.

WEEKLY RIDDLE

Two fathers and two sons went truffle hunting. Each found a truffle yet they found only three in all. Why?

Last week’s riddle:
Six cups are lined up in a row. Cups 1-3 on the left are full of juice; cups 4-6 on the right are empty. How can you arrange this row so empty and full glasses alternate while moving only one cup in the process?

Last week’s answer:
Pour the juice from the second cup into the fifth cup.

Citations.
1 – money.cnn.com/2010/08/06/news/economy/jobs_july/ [8/6/10]
2 – dailyfinance.com/story/investing/services-sector-index-unexpectedly-rose-in-july/19580447/ [8/4/10]
3 – thestreet.com/story/10823959/1/ism-index-growth-slows-to-555.html [8/2/10]
4 – reuters.com/article/idUSN023868020100803 [8/4/10]
5 – suntimes.com/business/currency/2563780,CST-NWS-savings04.article [8/4/10]
6 – seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2012519621_apuspendinghomesales.html [8/3/10]
7 – online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703748904575411193528926092.html [8/6/10]
8 – cnbc.com/id/38596993 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F6%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F6%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F6%2F09&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F5%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F5%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F5%2F05&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=8%2F7%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=8%2F7%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
9 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=8%2F7%2F00&x=0&y=0 [8/6/10]
10 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield.shtml [8/6/10]
10 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield_historical.shtml [8/6/10]
11 – treasurydirect.gov/instit/annceresult/press/preanre/2000/ofm11200.pdf [7/12/00]

This material was prepared by Peter Montoya Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting Representative’s Broker/Dealer. This information should not be construed as investment advice. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted index of 30 actively traded blue-chip stocks. The NASDAQ Composite Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of all over-the-counter common stocks traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. The Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE:NYX) operates two securities exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and NYSE Arca (formerly known as the Archipelago Exchange, or ArcaEx®, and the Pacific Exchange). NYSE Group is a leading provider of securities listing, trading and market data products and services. The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX) is the world’s largest physical commodity futures exchange and the preeminent trading forum for energy and precious metals, with trading conducted through two divisions – the NYMEX Division, home to the energy, platinum, and palladium markets, and the COMEX Division, on which all other metals trade. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. All economic and performance data is historical and not indicative of future results. Market indices discussed are unmanaged. Investors cannot invest in unmanaged indices. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If other expert assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. Please consult your Financial Advisor for further information. Additional risks are associated with international investing, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic instability and differences in accounting standards.

Presented by Mark Lund, The Investor Coach.

WEEKLY QUOTE
“Live out of your imagination, not your history.”
– Dr. Stephen Covey

HOME SALES & HOME PRICES IMPROVE
The Commerce Department said new home purchases surged by 23.6% for June, bouncing back nicely from May’s historic retreat. The supply of new homes for sale diminished to 7.6 months worth, much improved from the 9.6 months worth of inventory estimated in May and much closer to the 6-month level of a healthy housing market. New home prices dropped only 0.6% from June 2009 to June 2010, the smallest year-over-year decrease since November 1987. Separately, the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index of 20 U.S. cities showed prices of existing homes rising 1.3% for May. Prices were also 4.6% higher than a year ago.^1,2

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE LAGS
The economic recovery is taking time – too much time for many Americans, according to the final July University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey and the July Conference Board poll. The Reuters/University of Michigan index came in at 67.8, way down from the final 76.0 of June. That is the lowest reading since November. The Conference Board’s survey also slipped to 50.4 in July from June’s 54.3 mark.³

ECONOMY GROWS 2.4% IN SECOND QUARTER
The preliminary GDP reading from the Commerce Department was received tepidly on Wall Street. Analysts surveyed by Reuters were predicting 2.5% 2Q growth, and the federal government had earlier estimated 1Q 2010 expansion at 2.7%. Still, the recovery is continuing. One interesting note: business expenditures on equipment and software increased by 29.1% last quarter – the biggest jump since 3Q 1997.^4,5

DURABLE GOODS ORDERS DOWN 1.0%
Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast a 1.1% gain for June. Instead, the category posted its worst performance in 10 months. With transportation orders factored out, the decrease was only 0.6%.⁶

A GREAT JULY ON WALL STREET
While last week saw stocks retreat slightly, the Dow climbed 7.08% in July for its best month in a year. As of Friday’s close, about two-thirds of companies in the S&P 500 had issued earnings reports with about 75% surpassing expectations. The DJIA ended the week at 10,465.94, while the NASDAQ and S&P 500 respectively settled at 2,254.70 and 1,101.60 Friday. In commodities, oil logged its best month since March, with prices rising 4.39% to $78.95 a barrel at the July 30 NYMEX close. Gold had its poorest month since December, with futures falling 5.12% in July and ending the month at $1,181.70 per ounce on the COMEX.^5,7

Source: cnbc.com, bigcharts.com, ustreas.gov, bls.gov – 7/30/10^5,8,9,10
Indices are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly.
These returns do not include dividends.

WEEKLY RIDDLE
Six cups are lined up in a row. Cups 1-3 on the left are full of juice; cups 4-6 on the right are empty. How can you arrange this row so empty and full glasses alternate while moving only one cup in the process?

Last week’s riddle:
This vehicle has wheels and often flies, but it is certainly not an aircraft. What is it?

Last week’s answer:
A garbage truck.

Citations.
1 – reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65M2WK20100716 [7/26/10]
2 – articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/28/business/la-fi-home-prices-20100728 [7/28/10]
3 – thestreet.com/story/10822616/1/consumer-sentiment-hits-9-month-low.html [7/30/10]
4 – cnbc.com/id/38483372/ [7/30/10]
5 – cnbc.com/id/38487832 [7/30/10]
6 – marketwatch.com/story/surprise-drop-in-june-us-durable-goods-orders-2010-07-28?dist=beforebell [7/28/10]
7 – blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2010/07/30/data-points-energy-metals-330/ [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=7%2F30%2F09&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=7%2F30%2F09&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=7%2F30%2F09&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=7%2F29%2F05&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=7%2F29%2F05&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=7%2F29%2F05&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=DJIA&close_date=7%2F31%2F00&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=COMP&close_date=7%2F31%2F00&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
8 – bigcharts.marketwatch.com/historical/default.asp?detect=1&symbol=SPX&close_date=7%2F31%2F00&x=0&y=0 [7/30/10]
9 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield.shtml [7/30/10]
9 – ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/debt-management/interest-rate/real_yield_historical.shtml [7/30/10]
10 – treasurydirect.gov/instit/annceresult/press/preanre/2000/ofm11200.pdf [7/12/00]

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