Each week the LPL Financial Research team assembles thoughtful insight on market and economic news. Check back weekly for more Information!
- Client Letter | Navigating May's Stock Market Outlook | May 1, 2024
LPL Research highlights why the S&P 500 fell about 4 percent in April despite a strong first quarter and solid corporate earnings.
- That Was Quite a Week | Weekly Market Commentary | April 29, 2024
LPL explores what first quarter GDP, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, and a barrage of earnings news mean for the Fed and markets going forward.
- The Ever-Changing Market Narrative | Weekly Market Commentary | April 22, 2024
LPL Research examines the return of market volatility as the narrative has shifted toward a higher for longer monetary policy backdrop.
- Revisiting Energy | Weekly Market Commentary | April 15, 2024
LPL explores the energy space, highlighting oil’s geopolitical risk amid an improving supply/demand backdrop, and how rate cuts could benefit the space.
- What to Watch This Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | April 8, 2024
LPL previews first quarter earnings season, which will be driven by an improving economic environment and significant impact from the technology sector.
- Client Letter | An Excellent First Quarter for Stocks | April 5, 2024
LPL Research highlights an excellent first quarter for stocks, the latest economic data, and what that means for investors.
- IPOs as a Market Tell | Weekly Market Commentary | April 1, 2024
LPL Research explores IPO market trends and what a recent uptick in activity could mean for stocks.
- Navigating the Strategic Investing Landscape | Weekly Market Commentary | March 25, 2024
LPL Research discusses strategic and tactical investment processes and recap their recent strategic asset allocation change.
- A Busy (and Perhaps Historic) Week for Central Banks | Weekly Market Commentary | March 18, 2024
LPL Research previews a busy week for central banks, including the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, and what it could mean for interest rates.
- Gold Shines Brighter Than Ever | Weekly Market Commentary | March 11, 2024
LPL Research discusses gold rallying to a record high, how global central bank demand has been a key catalyst, and how gold-related ETFs could provide support.