Research

Peak Optimism? | Weekly Market Commentary | April 19, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Apr 21, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

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 Earnings Boom Is Here | Weekly Market Commentary | April 12, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

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.

Raising Forecasts…Again | Weekly Market Commentary | April 5, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Apr 6, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

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

Client Letter | Spring Into A Positive Outlook | April 1, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Apr 2, 2021 | Client Letter, Research

Developments in the economy and the fight against the virus are likely to provide the ingredients for a positive outlook through the remainder of the year.

The Brink of an Inflation Crisis? | Weekly Market Commentary | March 29, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Mar 30, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

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

Second Year Of The Bull Market Begins | Weekly Market Commentary | March 22, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Mar 23, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

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

March Madness: Stock Market Edition | Weekly Market Commentary | March 15, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

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

Global Portfolio Strategy | March 9, 2021

by lpladvisors3admin | Mar 12, 2021 | Global Portfolio Strategy, Research

We favor stocks over bonds based on expectations for economic growth, a strong rebound in corporate profits, and increased COVID-19 vaccine distribution.