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May 19, 2012 @ 09:38 PM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,369.38- 73.11
Nasdaq Composite 2,778.79- 34.90
S&P 500 1,295.22- 9.64
10 Year Treasury Note 1.70-
Wilshire 5000 13,514.18- 114.94
OSX Oil Service Sector Index 200.42- 2.24

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An insurance product may appeal to pre-retirees who want to invest more of their current incomes for retirement and defer taxes on market gains. A variable annuity enables investors to pursue investment gains with the option to purchase guarantees (for an additional cost) to help protect against the downside risks of investing in the markets.

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