Weekly Market Commentary

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.

LPL Research believes investors are appropriately optimistic, given the improving economy, the pace of vaccinations, fiscal stimulus, and surging earnings.

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 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.

LPL Research revises previous forecasts to better reflect the growing optimism of an economy on the rebound.

LPL Research explains why any upticks in inflation will ultimately prove transitory.

LPL Research discusses the end of the bear market and the trends of a bull market in year two.

With the NCAA college basketball tournament getting underway this week, LPL Research is getting in the spirit with its own version of March Madness.

LPL Research discusses the impact rising rates may be having on stocks and how an improving growth outlook may be good for stock performance.

LPL Research reviews an incredible earnings season and speculates on a potentially strong earnings rebound for 2021 and beyond.