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Rehoboth, DE May 17, 2016 Major domestic stock indices were essentially flat for the month of April after U.S. equities reached record levels not hit since July 2015, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to the 18,000 level. Defensive stocks pulled back in April, a signal that buyers are less risk averse and leaning towards more aggressive growth company stocks. The prospect of a delayed tightening by the Fed, a weaker dollar, and a rebound in commodities helped stabilize equities in April. A falling U.S. dollar along with central banks in Europe and Asia trying to stem the rise of the euro and yen, is indicative of a currency war looming in the shadows. For fiscal 2015, the federal government took in over $3.2 trillion in tax payments, a record year compared to previous fiscal years. The federal budget for fiscal year 2015 ran from October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The total figure amounts to approximately $21,833 for every person in the United States. Taxpayers often wonder, where does all their tax money go. May Market Insights Newslater is available at: http://files.ctctcdn.com/59851147001/b27d2f44-9883-4bf5-a3c5-4957e69ea012.pdf?ver=1463177263000 About Bell Rock Capital, LLC Bell Rock Capital, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, with offices in Delaware and Florida. Client assets are managed as Separately Managed Accounts, for both high net worth individuals and families as well as banks and insurance companies. Our 401(K) Advisory Services include the role of acting as a financial advisor on the Company plan including providing investment selection, monitoring and education of the plan's investment selections. We utilize proprietary research as well as technology-driven investment tools to manage our accounts and conduct fundamental and technical analysis on the companies we consider before investing. Our mission is to deliver returns consistent with client goals.