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Broker CheckAssessing the Technical Damage to the S&P 500
December 19, 2024LPL Research assesses the technical damage to the S&P 500 following yesterday’s sharp decline.
The Inflation Debate Likely Continues
December 18, 2024LPL Research highlights the mixed inflation data and what it means for the Federal Reserve.
Equity Market Neutral in 2024
December 17, 2024LPL Research reviews how equity market neutral investing performed in 2024.
Weekly Market Performance — December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of December 13, 2024, highlights the week’s tech-driven advance, macro data, and international political headlines.
Nasdaq Tops 20,000
December 12, 2024LPL Research assesses the Nasdaq’s recent rally above the 20,000-point milestone.
Companies Plan To Ramp Up Capital Spending
December 11, 2024LPL Research highlights the rise in capital spending, which should provide support to economic growth in 2025.
Expect Stocks to Go Higher in 2025, but No One-Way Street
December 10, 2024LPL Research shares highlights from its stock market outlook for 2025 from its Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism publication.
Weekly Market Performance — December 6, 2024
December 06, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of December 6, 2024, highlights the week’s tech-driven advance, macro data, and international political headlines.
Weekly Market Performance — May 24, 2024
December 06, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 20, 2024, highlights continued large cap tech strength, Fed Minutes, and rate cut expectations.
Weekly Market Performance — November 1, 2024
December 06, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 28, 2024, highlights Mag Seven earnings, key economic data, and a continued rise in Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — March 22, 2024
December 06, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 18, 2024, highlights rate hikes and an accommodative Fed that powers the equity market to new record highs.
Election Day Update
December 06, 2024LPL Research highlights Election Day odds, the 2000 contested election, and potential investment winners and losers based on each presidential candidate.
Weekly Market Performance — November 8, 2024
December 06, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 4, 2024, highlights the U.S. election, Federal Reserve rate decision, and Chinese economic stimulus.
Weekly Market Performance — November 15, 2024
December 06, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 11, 2024, highlights the waning post-election rally, key inflation data, and rising Treasury yields.
Consumers Say “Long Live the Bull Market”
December 05, 2024LPL Research examines bullish investor sentiment, including the recent all-time high for the Conference Board’s consumer stock market sentiment survey.
What to Expect from Friday’s Jobs Report
December 04, 2024LPL Research highlights the rise in continuing claims and what that means for the unemployment rate.
Is the Santa Claus Rally Still Coming to Town?
December 03, 2024LPL Research examines stock market seasonality in December and how the strong November may affect the outlook.
Five Things About the Economy We Are Thankful For
November 26, 2024LPL Research highlights five economic trends that could give investors reasons to be thankful during this season.
Weekly Market Performance — November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 18, 2024, highlights key earnings, escalating geopolitical tensions, and recent Treasury performance.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Election Day Update
November 22, 2024LPL Research highlights Election Day odds, the 2000 contested election, and potential investment winners and losers based on each presidential candidate.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
Weekly Market Performance — July 19, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 15, 2024, highlights S&P 500 volatility, a broad market rotation, and a global cyber outage.
Weekly Market Performance — November 15, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 11, 2024, highlights the waning post-election rally, key inflation data, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — November 1, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 28, 2024, highlights Mag Seven earnings, key economic data, and a continued rise in Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — September 13, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 9, 2024, highlights the U.S. stock rebound, technology leading gains, and falling Treasury yields.
Bears Come Out of Hibernation
November 22, 2024LPL Research highlights recent changes in investor sentiment and what that could mean for stocks going forward.
Weekly Market Performance — May 17, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 13, 2024, highlights new record highs, a decline in consumer inflation data, and tech strength.
Weekly Market Performance — May 24, 2024
November 22, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 20, 2024, highlights continued large cap tech strength, Fed Minutes, and rate cut expectations.
Semis Bend, but the Uptrend Is Not Broken
November 21, 2024LPL Research explores valuations, the chip cycle, and the technical setup for the semiconductor space.
NVIDIA’s Super-Sized Importance
November 20, 2024LPL Research examines the importance of NVIDIA ahead of the chipmaking behemoth’s third quarter earnings report.
October 2024 Fund Flows Recap
November 19, 2024LPL Research explores October’s fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 11, 2024, highlights the waning post-election rally, key inflation data, and rising Treasury yields.
What Does a Rate Cut Mean for Stocks and Bonds?
November 15, 2024LPL Research explores the potential impact rate cuts could have on equity and fixed income markets.
Weekly Market Performance — September 13, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 9, 2024, highlights the U.S. stock rebound, technology leading gains, and falling Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — November 1, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 28, 2024, highlights Mag Seven earnings, key economic data, and a continued rise in Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — July 19, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 15, 2024, highlights S&P 500 volatility, a broad market rotation, and a global cyber outage.
Bears Come Out of Hibernation
November 15, 2024LPL Research highlights recent changes in investor sentiment and what that could mean for stocks going forward.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — May 17, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 13, 2024, highlights new record highs, a decline in consumer inflation data, and tech strength.
Weekly Market Performance — November 8, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 4, 2024, highlights the U.S. election, Federal Reserve rate decision, and Chinese economic stimulus.
Weekly Market Performance — May 24, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 20, 2024, highlights continued large cap tech strength, Fed Minutes, and rate cut expectations.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
November 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
The Dollar Reaches a Potential Inflection Point
November 14, 2024LPL Research highlights the recent strength in the dollar and how a pullback could spark a rebound in gold.
Are Tariffs Always Inflationary?
November 13, 2024LPL Research discusses the impacts of 2018 tariffs on wholesale and retail inflation.
Election Impact on Alternative Investments
November 13, 2024LPL Research explores how Donald Trump’s election victory may impact alternative investments.
Election Impact on Alternative Investments
November 12, 2024LPL Research explores how Donald Trump’s election victory may impact alternative investments.
Weekly Market Performance — November 8, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of November 4, 2024, highlights the U.S. election, Federal Reserve rate decision, and Chinese economic stimulus.
Weekly Market Performance — July 19, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 15, 2024, highlights S&P 500 volatility, a broad market rotation, and a global cyber outage.
Weekly Market Performance — September 13, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 9, 2024, highlights the U.S. stock rebound, technology leading gains, and falling Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — May 17, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 13, 2024, highlights new record highs, a decline in consumer inflation data, and tech strength.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
What Does a Rate Cut Mean for Stocks and Bonds?
November 08, 2024LPL Research explores the potential impact rate cuts could have on equity and fixed income markets.
Election Day Update
November 08, 2024LPL Research highlights Election Day odds, the 2000 contested election, and potential investment winners and losers based on each presidential candidate.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — November 1, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 28, 2024, highlights Mag Seven earnings, key economic data, and a continued rise in Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — May 24, 2024
November 08, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 20, 2024, highlights continued large cap tech strength, Fed Minutes, and rate cut expectations.
Bears Come Out of Hibernation
November 08, 2024LPL Research highlights recent changes in investor sentiment and what that could mean for stocks going forward.
Markets Gain Clarity as the Election Dust Settles
November 07, 2024LPL Research examines the top five takeaways from the 2024 presidential election.
Unpacking the Treasury Rout Trifecta Post Trump Victory
November 06, 2024LPL Research highlights three recent drivers of higher Treasury yields and what President Trump’s election victory could mean for rates going forward.
Election Day Update
November 05, 2024LPL Research highlights Election Day odds, the 2000 contested election, and potential investment winners and losers based on each presidential candidate.
Weekly Market Performance — November 1, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 28, 2024, highlights Mag Seven earnings, key economic data, and a continued rise in Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — July 19, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 15, 2024, highlights S&P 500 volatility, a broad market rotation, and a global cyber outage.
Bears Come Out of Hibernation
November 01, 2024LPL Research highlights recent changes in investor sentiment and what that could mean for stocks going forward.
Weekly Market Performance — May 17, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 13, 2024, highlights new record highs, a decline in consumer inflation data, and tech strength.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
Weekly Market Performance — September 13, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 9, 2024, highlights the U.S. stock rebound, technology leading gains, and falling Treasury yields.
What Does a Rate Cut Mean for Stocks and Bonds?
November 01, 2024LPL Research explores the potential impact rate cuts could have on equity and fixed income markets.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — May 24, 2024
November 01, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 20, 2024, highlights continued large cap tech strength, Fed Minutes, and rate cut expectations.
Spooky Volatility Brews as Seasonality Improves
October 31, 2024LPL Research explores implied volatility going into the election and the improving seasonal setup for stocks.
Consumers Keep Growth Going on All Cylinders
October 30, 2024LPL Research discusses the latest trends in the economy and potential implications for future Federal Reserve policy.
Do Good Times Make Bad Times? P/E Ratios and Forward Returns
October 29, 2024LPL Research examines the relationship between the S&P 500 P/E ratio and forward returns.
Weekly Market Performance — October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 21, 2024, highlights a busy week for earnings, rising Treasury yields, and fluctuating oil prices.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
October 25, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
October 25, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
Yields on the Rise
October 24, 2024LPL Research explores what’s behind the recent rebound in yields and the potential impact higher yields could have on equity markets.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
October 23, 2024LPL Research highlights the recent rally in gold and how high-earning millennials are supporting retail spending.
The Return of the Treasury Term Premium
October 22, 2024LPL Research examines what a positive Treasury term premium is and what it means for the market.
Seven Reasons to Like the Energy Sector
October 22, 2024LPL Research examines prospects for the energy sector, listing seven reasons why investors may want to consider adding energy stocks to their portfolios.
Weekly Market Performance — March 28, 2024
October 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 25, 2024, highlights five straight months of gains for the S&P 500, a weaker yen, and lower yields.
Strategic Asset Allocation: A 3-to-5-Year Perspective of Markets
October 22, 2024LPL Research discusses its updated Strategic Asset Allocation and Capital Market Assumptions.
Weekly Market Performance — October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 14, 2024, highlights key bank earnings, the ECB rate cut, and the latest economic stimulus in China.
Weekly Market Performance — June 14, 2024
October 18, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 10, 2024, highlights more all-time market highs, cooling economic data, and a stronger dollar.
Weekly Market Performance — March 22, 2024
October 18, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 18, 2024, highlights rate hikes and an accommodative Fed that powers the equity market to new record highs.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
October 18, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
October 18, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
Breakout in the Banks
October 17, 2024LPL Research explores bank earnings and highlights why the latest rally could have more room to run.
Surprise! Economic Data Has Been Better Than Expected Lately
October 16, 2024LPL Research points out why Treasury yields are higher lately despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates recently.
What Fund Flows Are Telling Us About Investor Sentiment
October 15, 2024LPL Research explores September, third quarter, and year-to-date fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
October 13, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 7, 2024, highlights Fed rate-cut bets, the start of earnings season, and rising Treasury yields.
Weekly Market Performance — March 22, 2024
October 11, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 18, 2024, highlights rate hikes and an accommodative Fed that powers the equity market to new record highs.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
October 11, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
Happy Anniversary Bull Market!
October 10, 2024LPL Research checks in on the status of the bull market as it approaches its second anniversary.
Stock Markets: What To Expect When We’re Electing
October 09, 2024LPL Research examines how this presidential election year compares to previous cycles with regards to stock markets returns.
What’s New With Fixed Income?
October 09, 2024LPL Research discusses how the fixed income landscape has evolved and where certain positioning makes the most sense.
Weekly Market Performance — March 15, 2024
October 09, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 11, 2024, highlights a new S&P 500 record close, earnings growth, and the energy sector outperforming.
What Can Year-to-Date Gains Tell Us About the Fourth Quarter?
October 09, 2024LPL Research examines what year-to-date gains could mean for the fourth quarter.
Weekly Market Performance — June 7, 2024
October 09, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 3, 2024, highlights a sixth weekly gain for stocks, strong jobs data, and higher bond yields.
Weekly Market Performance — September 13, 2024
October 09, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 9, 2024, highlights the U.S. stock rebound, technology leading gains, and falling Treasury yields.
Chinese Stocks Charge Into Bull Market Territory
October 09, 2024LPL Research highlights recent policy changes in China and how they have impacted equity and fixed income markets.
Weekly Market Performance — September 27, 2024
October 09, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 23, 2024, highlights AI-related earnings, economic data, and the Chinese economic stimulus package.
Weekly Market Performance — September 20, 2024
October 09, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 16, 2024, highlights the Fed rate cut, global central bank decisions, and rising Treasury yields.
Event-Driven Investing — What to Watch in 2024
October 09, 2024LPL Research examines developments in the Event-Driven market and what to watch for in 2024.
Stock Markets: What To Expect When We’re Electing
October 08, 2024LPL Research examines how this presidential election year compares to previous cycles with regards to stock markets returns.
Weekly Market Performance — October 4, 2024
October 04, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 30, 2024, highlights U.S. jobs data, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and rising oil prices.
Chinese Stocks Charge Into Bull Market Territory
October 03, 2024LPL Research highlights recent policy changes in China and how they have impacted equity and fixed income markets.
Alternative Strategies During Rate Cut Cycles
October 02, 2024LPL Research provides an update on how the infrastructure market has evolved and where it fits in a traditional portfolio.
October Seasonals: Trick or Treat?
October 01, 2024LPL Research explores what clues seasonality can give us about markets for the remainder of 2024.
Weekly Market Performance — September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 23, 2024, highlights AI-related earnings, economic data, and the Chinese economic stimulus package.
It’s What’s Priced In That Matters
September 26, 2024LPL Research examines why Treasury yields are higher lately despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates recently.
Why Did the Fed Go Bold?
September 25, 2024LPL Research highlights the reasons the Fed decided to cut rates by a half percentage point.
What Can Year-to-Date Gains Tell Us About the Fourth Quarter?
September 24, 2024LPL Research examines what year-to-date gains could mean for the fourth quarter.
Weekly Market Performance — September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 16, 2024, highlights the Fed rate cut, global central bank decisions, and rising Treasury yields.
Gold Continues To Shine
September 19, 2024LPL Research highlights the recent pivot in monetary policy and what it could mean for gold.
What Rate Cuts Could Mean for Equity Sectors
September 18, 2024LPL Research examines market expectations on the potential impact rate cuts could have on stock sectors and style tilts.
August 2024 Fund Flows Recap
September 17, 2024LPL Research explores August fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — September 13, 2024
September 16, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of September 9, 2024, highlights the U.S. stock rebound, technology leading gains, and falling Treasury yields.
Defense Takes the Field
September 12, 2024LPL Research explores the recent shift toward defensive leadership in equity markets.
Global Central Banks Start Synchronized Easing
September 11, 2024LPL Research highlights the impact of central bank policy on the yield curve.
Global Central Banks Start Synchronized Easing
September 11, 2024LPL Research highlights the impact of central bank policy on the yield curve.
Is the Stock-Bond Diversification “Free Lunch” Back on the Table?
September 10, 2024LPL Research discusses how short-term stock-bond correlations have recently turned negative.
Weekly Market Performance — September 6, 2024
September 06, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 26, 2024, highlights a tough start to September for both U.S. and international equities.
A Recovery or Relief Rally in Stocks?
September 05, 2024LPL Research explores the technical setup for the S&P 500 and highlights how stocks perform around V-shaped recovery periods.
Is September Seasonality a Headwind for Stocks?
September 04, 2024LPL Research explores what clues seasonality can give us about markets for the remainder of 2024.
Distressed Market Update
September 03, 2024LPL Research provides an update on the distressed debt investment landscape.
Weekly Market Performance — August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 26, 2024, highlights key tech earnings, high-profile economic data, and shrinking Treasury yield spreads.
What Does a Rate Cut Mean for Stocks and Bonds?
August 29, 2024LPL Research explores the potential impact rate cuts could have on equity and fixed income markets.
The Evolving Landscape for Rate Cuts
August 28, 2024LPL Research examines the Federal Reserve’s recent economic symposium and its implications for interest rates, consumer spending, and investment strategies.
The Time Has Come for Policy To Adjust
August 27, 2024LPL Research examines market expectations on future Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Weekly Market Performance — August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 19, 2024 highlights Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, global economics, and falling bond yields.
All Eyes on Jackson Hole Economic Symposium
August 22, 2024LPL Research previews the highly anticipated Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
July 2024 Fund Flows Recap
August 20, 2024LPL Research explores July 2024 fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 12, 2024, highlights key economic data, high-profile earnings, and falling oil prices.
Curve Spreads Climb Closer to Breakeven
August 15, 2024LPL Research explores curve spreads and how they relate to recessions and equity market performance.
The Ins and Outs of Active ETFs
August 13, 2024LPL Research explores the burgeoning active ETF landscape and where they might be the right fit.
Weekly Market Performance — August 9, 2024
August 09, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 5, 2024, highlights the recent sell-off, yen carry-trade unwinding, and rising crude oil prices.
A Deeper Dive Into the Carry Trade
August 08, 2024LPL Research explores the recent market volatility and yen carry trade.
More Pullback Perspective
August 07, 2024LPL Research examines the history of market drawdowns to make the case that this latest bout of volatility is normal and to be expected.
Navigating the Storm: Insights on Current Market Volatility
August 06, 2024LPL Research puts the latest bout of market volatility in historical perspective and discusses what it could mean for stocks going forward.
Thoughts on the Market Selloff
August 05, 2024LPL discusses the latest stock market selloff, including causes, perspective on the economic backdrop, bond market perspective, and technical analysis insights.
Weekly Market Performance — August 2, 2024
August 02, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 29, 2024, highlights central bank decisions, Mag Seven earnings, and soft jobs data.
What Does Fed Action Imply for Small Caps?
August 01, 2024LPL Research highlights the impact of rates and the economy on small caps.
Can Stocks Predict Another Election Outcome?
August 01, 2024LPL Research evaluates the predictive ability of stock market performance and election outcomes.
What Does Fed Action Imply for Small Caps?
July 31, 2024LPL Research highlights the impact of rates and the economy on small caps.
The Evolving Infrastructure Market
July 30, 2024LPL Research provides an update on how the infrastructure market has evolved and where it fits in a traditional portfolio.
Weekly Market Performance — July 26, 2024
July 29, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 22, 2024, highlights a surging yen, cooling economy, and disappointing big tech earnings.
Assessing the Technical Damage
July 25, 2024LPL Research assesses the technical damage of the S&P 500 and explores how stocks perform after reaching historically overbought levels.
The “Great Reshuffle” Could Be Nearly Over
July 24, 2024LPL Research highlights the changing dynamics within the housing market and what it means for markets and the economy.
A Deep Dive into 2024’s Fund Flow Activity
July 23, 2024LPL Research explores June, second quarter (Q2), and year-to-date (YTD) fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 15, 2024, highlights S&P 500 volatility, a broad market rotation, and a global cyber outage.
Election Anxiety? Could Bonds Calm Your Fears?
July 18, 2024LPL Research examines how high-quality bonds have performed during various presidential election cycles.
Election Anxiety? Could Bonds Calm Your Fears?
July 18, 2024LPL Research examines how high-quality bonds have performed during various presidential election cycles.
The Economy at a Crossroad
July 17, 2024LPL Research highlights the unique experience in the labor market and how the consumer is becoming more discerning as the economy slows.
Big Gains for Small Caps
July 16, 2024LPL Research discusses the sharp move higher in small cap stocks and potential path forward.
Weekly Market Performance — July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 8, 2024, highlights the latest inflation data, start of earnings season, and rate cut expectations.
Market Performance Remains a Tale of Haves and Have-Nots
July 11, 2024LPL Research explores how stock market performance this year remains bifurcated between mega caps and the rest of the broader market.
For the Stock Market, It’s About Policy, Not Politics
July 10, 2024LPL Research examines the U.S. election landscape and what it could mean for investors in the coming months.
Midyear Outlook 2024: Still Waiting for the Turn
July 09, 2024Navigate markets through year end with LPL Research’s 2024 Midyear Outlook, providing insights on stocks, bonds, the U.S. election, economy, and more.
Weekly Market Performance — July 5, 2024
July 05, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 1, 2024, highlights the short trading week, continued record highs, economic data, and elections.
Mind the Gap: What Does the Quits Rate Tell Us?
July 03, 2024LPL Research highlights the different labor market dynamics among the various sectors.
Venture Capital Market Searching for Fireworks
July 02, 2024LPL Research provides an update on the state of the venture capital industry.
Weekly Market Performance — June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 24, 2024, highlights key economic data, inflation, and the continued strength of the U.S. dollar.
Sneak Peek into Second Half Seasonality for Stocks
June 27, 2024LPL Research explores how stocks historically perform in the second half of the year.
Evaluating the European Equity Market
June 26, 2024LPL Research examines several points about the European equity market and why to stay neutral.
May Fund Flows
June 25, 2024LPL Research explores May fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 17, 2024, highlights more new index highs, volatility in the bond markets, and rising oil prices.
How Low Can Volatility Go?
June 20, 2024LPL Research explores the technical and seasonal setup for implied equity market volatility and how stocks perform across various volatility backdrops.
The Texas Stock Exchange Aims to Buck Wall Street
June 18, 2024LPL Research discusses newly announced plans for the Texas Stock Exchange.
Weekly Market Performance — June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 10, 2024, highlights more all-time market highs, cooling economic data, and a stronger dollar.
Markets React to Softer Inflation
June 12, 2024LPL Research walks through the dilemma the Federal Reserve has with sticky inflation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
S&P 500 Records on Repeat
June 12, 2024LPL Research explores the record-high rally in stocks and why a breakdown in Treasury yields could underpin a broader market rotation.
NVIDIA: Dividing and Conquering or Time to Split?
June 11, 2024LPL Research examines NVIDIA’s recent stock split, AI dominance, and the chipmaker’s rise to the second-most valuable U.S. public company.
Weekly Market Performance — June 7, 2024
June 07, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 3, 2024, highlights a sixth weekly gain for stocks, strong jobs data, and higher bond yields.
A Pullback Opportunity in Copper
June 06, 2024LPL Research explores the supply and demand dynamics driving copper.
Muni Summer Set-up: Seasonal Tailwinds and Easing Interest Rates
June 05, 2024LPL Research examines the summer set-up for muni investors with several (potential) tailwinds on the horizon.
Quant’s New Frontier
June 04, 2024LPL Research discusses how machine learning has impacted the investment industry.
Weekly Market Performance — May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 27, 2024, highlights tepid demand for Treasuries and the end of the S&P 500s five-week win streak.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Seasonal and Technical Setup for the S&P 500
May 30, 2024LPL Research explores the seasonal and technical setup for the S&P 500.
Uninsured Motorists Are Driving Up Rates
May 29, 2024LPL Research explains the sticky components of inflation.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Technology Sector
May 28, 2024LPL Research examines several pros and cons of investing in the technology sector.
Weekly Market Performance — May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 20, 2024, highlights continued large cap tech strength, Fed Minutes, and rate cut expectations.
Sure, Cash Is Cool Again, but Bonds Are Better
May 23, 2024LPL Research examines the investment case for bonds over cash now that Fed rate hikes are likely over.
Main Street or Wall Street? Which is More Insightful?
May 22, 2024LPL Research explores the impact of the economy on operating earnings growth.
Key Market Themes During Election Periods
May 21, 2024LPL Research looks at the top issues for investors to consider as the November presidential election approaches.
Commercial Real Estate — Is Now the Time to Invest?
May 20, 2024LPL Research takes a deep dive into the commercial real estate sector, providing an overview, as well as analyzing recent performance and valuations.
Weekly Market Performance — May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 13, 2024, highlights new record highs, a decline in consumer inflation data, and tech strength.
April Fund Flows: Investors Flock to Bonds
May 16, 2024LPL Research explores April fund flows data to uncover investor sentiment, sector preferences, and the ongoing shift from active mutual funds to active ETFs.
Some Good News and Some Not So Good News
May 15, 2024LPL Research examines the changing landscape for inflation as consumer demand eases.
Weekly Market Performance — May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 6, 2024, highlights another market winning streak, a utilities rally, and Treasury auctions.
Utilities Regain Power
May 09, 2024LPL Research discusses how utility stocks have become an artificial intelligence play and how data center demand could provide a tailwind for the sector.
Excess Savings Are Gone. Now What?
May 08, 2024LPL Research examines the implications of depleted excess savings on consumer spending and the broader economy.
Sector Returns During a Fed Pause
May 07, 2024LPL Research examines market and sector returns during prior long Federal Reserve interest rate pauses.
Weekly Market Performance — May 3, 2024
May 03, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 29, 2024, highlights stocks ending in green, thanks to a dovish Fed and solid earnings reports.
China Climbs Out of a Bottom
May 02, 2024LPL Research highlights the recent technical progress being made in China’s stock market and why the recent rally could continue.
Macro Strategies Shine
May 01, 2024LPL Research updates investors on the performance and benefits of Macro-related alternative investment strategies in 2024.
Sell in May and Go Away?
April 30, 2024LPL Research explores whether investors should follow the market adage “sell in May” and other clues seasonality can give us about markets in 2024.
Valuations Aren’t Great Timing Tools
April 29, 2024LPL examines the relationship between stock valuations and forward returns and finds valuations are much better predictors of long-term stock performance.
Weekly Market Performance — April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for April 22, 2024, highlights the S&P 500 bouncing back from previous losses, strong earnings, and GDP.
Bears Come Out of Hibernation
April 25, 2024LPL Research highlights recent changes in investor sentiment and what that could mean for stocks going forward.
The Patient Pause
April 24, 2024LPL Research examines the implications of current Federal Reserve policy on markets.
March and First Quarter Fund Flows
April 23, 2024LPL Research explores March and Q1 fund flow data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for April 15, 2024, discusses the S&P 500’s three-week decline, geopolitical tensions, and rising interest rates.
Uncovering Model Portfolio Construction and Evaluation
April 18, 2024LPL Research examines the advantages and pitfalls of different portfolio construction methods.
Middle East Conflict: How Stocks React to Geopolitical Shocks
April 16, 2024LPL Research details what the Middle East escalations could mean for stocks and how markets have reacted historically to geopolitical shocks.
Weekly Market Performance — April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 8, 2024, highlights market movements and economic data that shaped this week’s financial landscape.
Assessing the Prospect for a Pullback
April 11, 2024LPL Research highlights the technical setup for stocks and bonds, and explores historical market drawdowns.
Bond Market Continues to Price Out Rate Cuts
April 10, 2024LPL Research highlights the number of rate cuts the bond market is pricing in after the recent CPI report.
Seven Reasons to Like the Energy Sector
April 09, 2024LPL Research examines prospects for the energy sector, listing seven reasons why investors may want to consider adding energy stocks to their portfolios.
Weekly Market Performance — April 5, 2024
April 05, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 1, 2024, highlights market movements and economic data that shaped this week’s financial landscape.
Can Pre-Election Market Trends Survive All the Attention?
April 04, 2024LPL Research explores election year seasonality and whether the current pattern can survive all the attention.
Recapping a Stellar First Quarter for Stocks
April 03, 2024LPL Research highlights what has contributed and detracted from performance across asset classes and sectors in Q1 2024.
Market Breadth and Market Returns
April 02, 2024LPL Research explores the importance of market breadth and its historical impact on market returns.
Weekly Market Performance — March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 25, 2024, highlights five straight months of gains for the S&P 500, a weaker yen, and lower yields.
Can the Spring Melt Up Continue?
March 28, 2024LPL Research explores seasonal trends for the S&P 500 as the index wraps up a strong month and first quarter.
BOJ Promises Being Nimble
March 27, 2024LPL Research examines the implications of the latest Bank of Japan decision on the yen.
Event-Driven Investing — What to Watch in 2024
March 26, 2024LPL Research examines developments in the Event-Driven market and what to watch for in 2024.
Weekly Market Performance — March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 18, 2024, highlights rate hikes and an accommodative Fed that powers the equity market to new record highs.
The Story Hasn’t Changed for the Fed
March 21, 2024LPL Research examines the implications of the latest Federal Reserve decision regarding interest rate cuts.
Taking Some Large Growth Gains Off the Table
March 19, 2024LPL Research discusses several reasons for the STAAC’s latest asset allocation change, reducing its large cap growth overweight in favor of small caps.
Weekly Market Performance — March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 11, 2024, highlights a new S&P 500 record close, earnings growth, and the energy sector outperforming.
Party Like It’s 1995
March 14, 2024LPL Research explores record highs for the S&P 500, market drawdowns, and why this year shares some similarities with 1995.
Good News: Labor Costs Are Falling
March 13, 2024LPL Research examines the improving dynamics between labor costs and services inflation.
Strategic Asset Allocation: A 3-to-5-Year Perspective of Markets
March 13, 2024LPL Research discusses its updated Strategic Asset Allocation and Capital Market Assumptions.
Weekly Market Performance — March 8, 2024
March 08, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 8, 2024 highlights a mid-week record for the S&P 500 Index, higher gold prices, and Federal Reserve News.
Who Do Markets Want to Win the Election?
March 07, 2024LPL Research highlights election year seasonality and how the market is responding to probabilities for a Biden or Trump victory this fall.
Are “Magnificent Seven” Valuations Warranted?
March 05, 2024LPL Research compares valuations for the mega cap growth stocks to the market.
Weekly Market Performance — March 1, 2024
March 01, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 26, 2024, discusses another all-time high for the broad market and an up week for commodities as well.
Is Energy Due for a Rebound?
February 29, 2024LPL Research highlights how an improving technical setup for energy stocks and oil point to a potential rebound in relative strength for the energy sector.
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Weekly Market Performance — February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 19, 2024, highlights NVIDIA’s strong earnings, a record high on the Nikkei, and a natural gas rally.
Is the Equal Weight S&P 500 About to Get Even?
February 22, 2024LPL Research highlights the Equal Weight S&P 500 and how the technical setup suggests it could be ready to get even with its market-cap-weighted counterpart.
Keep Your Eye on Internationals
February 21, 2024LPL Research looks at the improving international inflation trajectory relative to the U.S.
Tactical Asset Allocation — Long Live the 60/40
February 20, 2024LPL Research delves into positioning of its 60/40 MWP Tactical ETP model portfolio.
Weekly Market Performance — February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 12, 2024, highlights last month’s inflation, rate cuts, and Treasury yields.
Interest Rates and Their Potential Impact on Equities
February 15, 2024LPL Research highlights the technical setup for 10-year yields and what higher or lower rates could mean for equity markets.
Diverging Inflation Experience Between the U.S. vs. EU
February 14, 2024LPL Research discusses the latest CPI report and its implications for investors, including the relative attractiveness of U.S. and international equities.
January 2024 Fund Flows Recap
February 13, 2024LPL Research explores January 2024 fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Weekly Market Performance — February 9, 2024
February 09, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of February 5, 2024, highlights equity gains, rising Treasury yields, and the S&P 500 reaching a market milestone.
Three Charts — Could China be Close to a Bottom?
February 08, 2024LPL Research digs into the technical setup for Chinese equity markets and highlights three charts showing why a bottom could be near.
Key Takeaways on Bitcoin ETFs
February 07, 2024LPL Research reviews the impact of spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC.
How Could the Markets Surprise Us in 2024?
February 06, 2024LPL Research looks at five ways the markets might surprise us in 2024.
Weekly Market Performance — February 2, 2024
February 02, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 29, 2024, highlights continued equity gains, lower gas prices, and commercial real estate loan losses.
How Much More Can Consumers Spend?
January 31, 2024LPL Research studies the latest spending and jobs data and what it means for Federal Reserve monetary policy.
Weekly Market Performance — January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 22, 2024, highlights continued AI optimism, improving inflation expectations, and higher energy prices.
What to Expect Out of the Fed
January 24, 2024LPL Research looks at the implications from declining inflation expectations, growing construction activity, and the risk of weakening job growth.
After a Long Wait, S&P 500 Ventures into Unchartered Territory
January 23, 2024The S&P 500 has posted a new all-time high. LPL Research explores implications of the 512-day drought.
Years When Stocks Tracked 2023 Best and What Came Next
January 19, 2024LPL Research explores years that closely correlate to 2023 and their potential history lesson for the year ahead.
Weekly Market Performance — January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 15, 2024, highlights technology outperforming, sluggish commodities, and an uptick in housing starts.
Investor Confidence Wavers After Volatile Start to the Year
January 18, 2024LPL Research explores the latest investor sentiment survey data and what this could mean for stock market returns going forwards.
Online Retail Sales Skyrocket As Consumers Keep Spending
January 17, 2024LPL Research looks at the latest retail sales numbers and what it might mean for the upcoming personal income and spending release and future Fed policy.
Technology Sector Enjoying Strong Earnings Momentum
January 16, 2024LPL Research examines estimate revisions for the technology sector and highlights the strong earnings growth potential for the so-called “Magnificent Seven”.
Weekly Market Performance — January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 8, 2024, highlights the start of Q4 earnings season, December CPI, and European retail sales.
December and 2023 Fund Flows Recap
January 12, 2024LPL Research explores December and 2023 fund flows data across major asset classes.
Record-High Watch for the S&P 500 Remains in Effect
January 11, 2024LPL Research highlights how long it has been since the S&P 500 reached record-high territory and what a close above 4,797 could mean for returns this year.
What Could Be in Store for Muni Investors in 2024?
January 10, 2024LPL Research looks at valuations for the municipal market and what could be in store for municipal investors in 2024.
Markets Focus on a Confusing Job Market
January 09, 2024LPL Research explores what the recent jobs report means for the Federal Reserve and markets.
Weekly Market Performance — January 5, 2024
January 05, 2024LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 1, 2024, highlights the end of the market’s nine-week winning streak, the FOMC minutes, and ISM data.
The Laggards of 2022 Became Leaders in 2023
January 05, 2024LPL Research explores the best and worst-performing S&P 500 sectors of 2023 and the likelihood for a convergence in performance this year.
What Will Stocks Do for an Encore in 2024?
January 03, 2024LPL Research explores how the market has historically performed following outsized annual gains.
Weekly Market Performance — December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of Dec. 25, 2023, recaps a higher week for markets, a decline in natural gas prices, and a jump in home prices.
January Seasonality: Have Returns Been Pulled Forward?
December 29, 2023LPL Research assesses stock market seasonals and what they could infer for stock market returns going forward.
Weekly Market Performance — December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of Dec. 18, 2023, highlights outflows of U.S. equities, December consumer confidence, and housing starts.
Will Santa Claus or the Grinch Show Up This Year?
December 22, 2023LPL Research explores the Santa Claus Rally seasonal period and how it correlates with future equity market performance.
How Equity Factors Fared in 2023
December 21, 2023LPL Research examines equity style factors that drove and lagged the market during a chaotic 2023.
The More Things Changed, the More They Stayed the Same
December 19, 2023LPL Financial Research looks at the current set-up for fixed income, which isn’t very different from what it was to start the year.
Dow Rallies from Correction to Record Highs in 32 Trading Days
December 15, 2023LPL Research explores the recent rally on the Dow Jones Industrial Average and how the index has historically performed after registering record highs.
Weekly Market Performance — December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of Dec. 11, 2023, recaps another strong week for equities, a rebound in oil, and the FOMC meeting.
November Fund Flows Recap — The Shift Toward Passive Continues
December 14, 2023LPL Research explores November fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.
Preparing for the Federal Reserve Pivot
December 13, 2023LPL Financial Research previews the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting and discusses potential investment implications.
LPL Research Presents Outlook 2024: A Turning Point
December 12, 2023In today’s article, LPL Research gives an overview of Outlook 2024. Their comprehensive report includes go-forward insights on markets and the economy.
Be Careful What (Fed Rate Cuts) You Wish For
December 08, 2023LPL Research explores the relationship between stocks and the period between the Federal Reserve’s final rate hike and its first cut.
Weekly Market Performance–December 4, 2023
December 08, 2023LPL Research recaps the week of Dec. 4, 2023, in equities, fixed income, commodities, economic data, and previews the economic calendar for the week ahead.
Overbought Conditions Meet Overhead Resistance
December 07, 2023LPL Research explores the degree of overbought conditions in the market and potential implications for future equity market returns.
Presidential Cycle Still Supportive of Stocks
December 06, 2023LPL Research discusses historical stock market performance in election years and what to expect in 2024.
Is There Any Income Left in Fixed Income?
December 05, 2023LPL Financial Research examines the still-favorable risk and return setup for fixed income after six straight months of negative returns.
December Seasonality: Is the Santa Claus Rally Coming to Town?
December 01, 2023LPL Research assesses stock market seasonals and what they could infer for stock market returns going forward.
Weekly Market Performance–November 27, 2023
December 01, 2023LPL Research’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of Nov. 27, 2023, recaps a strong finish for equities, continued bullish sentiment, and revised Q3 GDP.
Consumers Getting a Mixed Bag of Economic Data
November 29, 2023LPL Research takes a closer look at the mixed bag of spending and housing data and what it means for markets.
Who is Going to Buy Bonds? Pension Funds
November 28, 2023LPL Financial Research examines positive supply and demand technical analysis for the investment-grade corporate universe.
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