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HOT TOPIC: American Manufacturing: Rebound or Renaissance?

During the last decade, U.S. manufacturing lost millions of jobs to foreign competition. The sector appears to be coming back strong, adding almost half a million jobs since 2010 as productivity rises. This article examines the conditions that originally caused the exodus of U.S. industrial production and those that may bode well for its future.

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The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

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The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

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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.

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May 24, 2012 @ 12:09 PM

Nasdaq Composite	2,834.18	- 15.94
S&P 500	1,316.11	- 2.75
NYSE Composite	7,527.12	- 13.78

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*David A. Watson is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC , a registered broker-dealer. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of CA, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, MO, NC, NY. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

David A. Watson is separately registered as an Investment Advisor Representative under Pines Wealth Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Pines Wealth Management, LLC is not associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. D. A. Watson & Company is not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. or registered as a broker-dealer or investment adviser.

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