Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations
We started 2025 on a high note, although we acknowledged that “no market environment is ever permanent, and that change is always potentially around the corner.” Well change did come, and with it, volatility, perhaps in part because we assumed President Trump’s...
Weekly Market Commentary | Stock Market Tug of War: Earnings vs. Rates | August 24, 2026
With second quarter earnings growth for the S&P 500 on track to exceed 30% (excluding private investment mark-ups) and analysts continuing to raise estimates, it’s safe to say this season strengthened the fundamental case for equities.
Weekly Market Performance | August 21, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of August 17, 2026, highlights bond market volatility, dented global risk appetite, and commodity market moves.
Why Investors Remain Constructive Despite Economic Headwinds
This article describes how Treasury Demand, Financial Conditions, and Inflation are supporting investor risk appetite.
Why the 2026 Russell Rebalance Matters
LPL Research explores how the 2026 Russell reconstitution revealed a surprising shift: AI didn’t just drive returns. It changed the structure of major equity benchmarks.
Municipal Bonds at Midyear: Getting Paid to Wait
LPL Research explains why tax-equivalent yields on high-grade municipal bonds are near decade highs, making today’s income opportunities compelling.
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