Long-term interest rates have traded sideways recently, but LPL Research argues that high-quality bonds can play a pivotal role in mitigating equity risk.
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Stock Market Gains Likely To Slow | Weekly Market Commentary | May 24, 2021
As this bull market gets a little older, the pace of stock market gains will likely slow, but a strong economic recovery lies ahead as the reopening continues.
Economy Picking Up Speed | Weekly Market Commentary | May 17, 2021
LPL Research explains why inflation is making headlines and why investors should not be overly concerned.
Global Portfolio Strategy | May 11, 2021
First quarter earnings season was truly remarkable and we lifted our earnings forecasts and our year-end S&P 500 Index fair value target rang.
Amazing Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | May 10, 2021
LPL Research raises its year-end S&P 500 Index fair value target range again in the wake of a stunning Q1 2021 earnings season.
Is All The Good News Priced In? | Weekly Market Commentary | April 26, 2021
LPL Research believes investors are appropriately optimistic, given the improving economy, the pace of vaccinations, fiscal stimulus, and surging earnings.
Peak Optimism? | Weekly Market Commentary | April 19, 2021
While optimism surrounding the reopening is certainly understandable, LPL Research takes a look to see if sentiment is flashing a near-term contrarian warning sign for stocks.
The Earnings Boom Is Here | Weekly Market Commentary | April 12, 2021
The outstanding fourth-quarter earnings season we had in 2020 is a tough act to follow, but 2021’s first quarter has the makings of another potentially great earnings season.
Raising Forecasts…Again | Weekly Market Commentary | April 5, 2021
LPL Research revises previous forecasts to better reflect the growing optimism of an economy on the rebound.
Client Letter | Spring Into A Positive Outlook | April 1, 2021
Developments in the economy and the fight against the virus are likely to provide the ingredients for a positive outlook through the remainder of the year.