Linscomb & Williams received the Distinction award at the Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence luncheon held Wednesday, May 2^nd at the InterContinental Houston near the Galleria. This was Linscomb & Williams’ tenth time to be recognized by BBB for service excellence.

The BBB Awards for Excellence recognizes businesses and non-profits for their achievements and commitment to overall excellence and quality in the workplace. Proceeds from the event help fund the BBB Education Foundation which educates consumers about scams and fraudulent business practices in the Greater Houston area.

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“The stock market’s winning streak came to an end in April as stocks moved lower due to profit taking and renewed concerns over Europe, particularly Spain which is officially in recession. The market had come a long way since its October 2011 lows, thus its April performance was not particularly surprising. For the month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was the best performing major market index, closing essentially unchanged at 13213.63 up 0.01%. The S&P 500 Index lost 0.75% closing at 1397.91, while the NASDAQ dropped 1.46% to 3046.36. The Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index fell 1.62% to 816.88. The EAFE Index of international stocks was the worst performer, dropping 2.40% to 1561.21.”

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“Stocks continued their rally in March, with the exception of the EAFE Index of international stocks, which ended the month in negative territory, declining 0.91% to 1553.46. The NASDAQ was the top performer, gaining 4.2% to 3091.57, followed by the S&P 500 Index, which jumped 3.13% to 1408.47. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.0% to 13212.04, and the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index gained 2.39% to close at 830.30.”

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“The stock market rally that began last fall continued into February, spurred on by positive economic data and reduced fears of a European sovereign debt fiasco. For the month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.53% to close at 12952.10, having been unable to hold above the 13000.0 it had reached the day before. This extended its monthly gains to five straight months. The last time the Dow saw 13000.0 was May 2008. The S&P 500 Index jumped 4.06% to 1365.68, while the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index closed at 810.94, up 2.29%. The NASDAQ closed at 2966.89, up 5.44%, and the EAFE Index of intertational stocks also performed well, rising 5.45% to 1567.67.”

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“The market volatility that dominated 2011 dissapated in January, as stocks continued to move steadily higher and are now well above the lows of last fall. The gain of 3.40% by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which closed the month at 12632.91, was the Index’s best annual start in performance since 1997. The S&P 500 Index fared better, rising 4.36% to 1312.41, marking its best January performance since 1987. The Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index jumped 7% to 792.82, while the NASDAQ was the top performer of the major US indices, soaring 8.01% to close the month at 2813.84. International stocks rebounded as well, as the EAFE Index was higher at month end by 5.25%, closing at 1486.74. The S&P 500 has now recovered from its almost 20% decline between April 29, 2011 to October 3, 2011 which, as we wrote at the time, was most likely a result of fear and loss of confidence than an actual renewed economic decline. At current levels the market is now close to its highest level since June 2008.”

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“For the most part, stock prices moved higher in December, bringing the rollercoaster ride of 2011 right back to where it began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.43% to end the year at 12217.56. The S&P 500 Index was up 0.85% to 1257.60, while the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index provided a positive return of 0.48% to close at 740.92. The Nasdaq was the only major U.S. index to decline for the month, dipping 0.58% to 2605.15. The EAFE index of international stocks dropped 1.03%, hurt by the US Dollar which continued its climb against the Euro.”

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“Following its October surge, the stock market took a breather in Novmeber in what proved to be another volatile month, with stocks rallying in the final week to bring blue chip stock prices back to where at the end of October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the best major performer for the month, up 0.76% to 12045.68, and up 4.04% year to date. The S&P 500 Index declined slightly by 0.51%, to close at 1246.96, down 0.85% for the year.”

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“After five straight down months, the major market averages rallied in October with their best monthly performance in some time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average enjoyed one of its largest monthly point gains in its history, while the S&P 500 Index had its best monthly gain since the early 1990′s. Though the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index and the EAFE remain negative for the year, off 5% and 9% respectively, the Nasdaq is up 2%, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and the Dow is up 5% year to date.”

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“September once again proved a difficult month for investors as stock market volatility continued. Also contributing to market weakness were growing concerns over the possibility of a new recession brought on by Euroupe’s inability to resolve its sovereign debt crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 6.03% in September, closing at 10913.38. The S&P 500 Index suffered its fifth consecutive down month, which has only happened three times since 1990, falling 7.18% to close at 1131.42. During August and September the S&P 500 experienced fluctuations of 1% or more in 61% of the 44 trading days. The Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index dropped 11.37% to 644.16, and the Nasdaq declined 6.36% to 2425.40. Also weak was the EAFE index of international stocks, which closed at 1373.33, down 9.86%.”

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This Thanksgiving Liscomb & Williams is helping sponsor the Sheltering Arms Senior Services 2011 annual Turkey Trot! Sheltering Arms Senior Services is a Houston-based nonprofit organization committed to the health and well-being of older adults and their family caregivers. Their comprehensive services help older adults live safe and independent lives in their own homes.

L&W is proud to help support such a wonderful local charity. Stop by race day morning to help support the cause. Some of us at Liscomb & Williams will even be participating in the race! Race day is Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM

Please visit the Sheltering Arms site for information on how to register for the race and deeper look into what services this nonprofit provides to local seniors.

Sheltering Arms Senior Servies – 2011 Turkey Trot