Second Quarter Earnings Preview Including Key Factors to Monitor

What to Watch This Earnings Season Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: June 30, 2026 The second quarter wraps up today, and it was a good one. With the S&P 500 having returned more than 14% (including dividends) with just one trading day left,...

Weekly Market Performance | June 26, 2026

LPL Research Last Updated: June 26, 2026 LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 22, 2026. The last full week of the first half was marked by a push-and-pull between AI-driven optimism and concerns of stretched positioning, leaving...

A Modern Framework for Portfolio Construction

UMAs for Flexibility and Customization John Lohse | Portfolio Strategist, Model Portfolio Management Last Updated: June 25, 2026 As client portfolios have grown in complexity —incorporating a mix of active and passive strategies, multiple managers, and a heightened...

Oil Falls, Fed Stays Put: What is Next for Markets

The Tension Between Market Optimism and Policy Reality LPL Research Last Updated: June 24, 2026. Today’s blog is written by Chris Fasciano, chief market strategist at Commonwealth. He represents Commonwealth in various media appearances, advisor speaking events,...