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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...
LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2026: Thoughts on the Second Half
Navigate markets with LPL Research’s 2026 Midyear Outlook, with insights on stocks, bonds, the economy, and more. Explore what to expect over the second half of 2026.
Weekly Market Performance | July 2, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 29, 2026, highlights quarterly performance, rotation dynamics, and high- profile economic data.
What’s Next for a Coiled-Up Dollar?
LPL Research discusses what the U.S. dollar’s next move could be after showing signs of a breakout from its 10-month range.
Second Quarter Earnings Preview Including Key Factors to Monitor
LPL Research previews the upcoming second quarter earnings season, highlighting several key factors for investors to monitor as corporate America reports results.
Weekly Market Commentary | Is the Stock Market’s Rally a Sign of Excess? | June 29, 2026
Has Stock Market Exuberance Become Irrational? Printer Friendly Version A strong quarter across major indexes. The second quarter is winding down and what a quarter it has been with the S&P 500 up 12.6% quarter to date, while the Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 are both up over 20%. Despite some twists and turns, the path of…
Weekly Market Performance | June 26, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 22, 2026, highlights choppy equity market trading, bond market gains, and falling oil prices.