Research
Relief at the Pump and for Portfolios? | Weekly Market Commentary | June 27, 2022
2022 has been a rough year for the U.S. consumer, but LPL Research shares some potential signs that energy trends could be changing.
Bear Market Question and Answer | Weekly Market Commentary | June 21, 2022
LPL Research discusses the bear market and the trends of the stock market after a bear market.
Client Letter | A Bear Market is Officially Here | June 14, 2022
LPL Research discusses what investors should expect with the new bear market.
Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead? | Weekly Market Commentary | June 13, 2022
LPL Research discusses the outlook for diversified portfolios of stocks and bonds to make the case that the 60/40 portfolio isn’t dead.
Economy Slowing but Not Shrinking | Weekly Market Commentary | June 6, 2022
Many pundits are issuing recession warnings and saying the economy is heading for a hard landing.
Global Portfolio Strategy | June 2, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee (STAAC) made only minor asset allocation changes for June, including shifting from communication services to energy, which translated into a modest value tilt.
Client Letter | Bull Market Hangs By a Thread | June 1, 2022
The bull market that began in March of 2020 came dangerously close to an end. From March 23, 2020 through January 3, 2022, the S&P 500 Index gained 114% (excluding dividends).
Looking Through the Clouds | Weekly Market Commentary | May 31, 2022
In this week’s Weekly Market Commentary, LPL Research lays out the bull case for the second half of the year.
Dawn of a New Era for Bonds | Weekly Market Commentary | May 23, 2022
Some investors might be rethinking the utility of core bonds, and LPL Research explains why that might be a mistake.
Corporate America Delivers | Weekly Market Commentary | May 16, 2022
LPL Research discusses first quarter earnings season for 2022 and what could help turn the stock market around.