LaPorteFinancial.com

Michael A. LaPorte, CLU, LUTCF

Mutual Funds, annuities, stocks and other investment products are available through Walnut Street Securities, are not insured by the FINRA, SIPC nor are they obligations of or guaranteed by WSS or any other affiliated entity. Such investments will fluctuate in value and are subject to investment risks including loss of some or all of the principal. Mr. LaPorte is a Registered Representative licensed to discuss and offer financial services and investment products with residents of Florida, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.  Mr. LaPorte holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 63 and 66 licenses. 

 
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July 24, 2008 @ 12:45 PM

Nasdaq Composite 2,303.16- 22.72
Nasdaq 100 1,834.52- 11.04
S&P 500 1,267.77- 14.42
S&P 100 586.09- 6.93
S&P Mid-Cap 400 801.06- 15.83
S&P Small-Cap 600 371.34- 5.13
Russell 2000 711.04- 8.15

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