The October 1 deadline has passed, and the U.S. government has shut down. While political gridlock is never ideal, history suggests that shutdowns tend to

As summer winds down, the financial world remains focused primarily on the Fed. At last month’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled

LPL Research recently unveiled Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations, their semi-annual report that recaps where markets and the economy have been over the

As Americans get their grills and beach chairs ready for the July 4th holiday, the stock market and the weather across much of the country

As June begins, markets continue to navigate a complex landscape shaped by trade policy shifts, an uncertain economic and earnings outlook, and bond market headwinds.

The latest recovery is another reminder that periods of turmoil can often create opportunities. Although stocks may pull back after their strong rally since the

As spring approaches and the weather warms, the U.S. economy has begun to cool. After a sizzling recovery from the pandemic, followed by a period

The new month brings two major market-moving stories to digest. First is the advances in AI by Chinese startup DeepSeek. It has caused some investors

LPL Research recently unveiled Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism. The annual update offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic and market environment. Looking back on 2024, it clearly

Solid gains for stocks gave investors a November to remember. In fact, the S&P 500’s more than 5% advance marked its best month of 2024.