Weekly Market Performance — March 20, 2026

LPL Research Last Updated: March 20, 2026 LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 16, 2026. Markets navigated a choppy week marked by ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting rate expectations amid a flurry of global central bank...

Finding Portfolio Resilience in Uncertain Times

John Lohse | Portfolio Strategist, Model Portfolio Management Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Raise your hand if you’ve encountered this headline recently: “Market Drops Sharply on Fears of Wider Mideast War”. What about this one: “Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Hit New...

Do Midterm Elections Matter for Markets? A Historical Perspective

LPL Research Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Today’s blog is written by Chris Fasciano, chief market strategist at Commonwealth. He represents Commonwealth in various media appearances, advisor speaking events, and Commonwealth conferences. He also oversees and...

Earnings Strength Remains Amid Mideast Conflict

Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: March 17, 2026 All Eyes on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Investors’ attention remains squarely focused on Iran, as it should be. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading near $100 per barrel, more than $40...