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Market Commentary: Signs of Spring
As spring approaches, the weather is starting to warm up. For the stock market, the temperature has been rising for a while now. In fact,
Market Commentary: A Solid Start to the Year
Stocks are off to a solid start in 2024. January gains are particularly enjoyable because of the old adage from the Stock Trader’s Almanac, “As goes
Important Lessons to Start 2024
Stocks defied the skeptics in a very unpredictable 2023. The Dow Jones finished at an all-time record high on December 28, and the S&P 500
Looking Ahead: Outlook 2024
LPL Research recently unveiled Outlook 2024: A Turning Point, which recaps where markets have been over the last half of 2023 to help position your portfolio
Market Commentary: A November to Remember
Solid gains for both stocks and bonds gave investors a November to remember. As financial markets continue to defy skeptics, I’m reminded of a quote
November 2023 Market Commentary: Giving Thanks
The penultimate month of the year is often a time to reflect and offer thanks. And while economic and geopolitical uncertainty can overshadow the positives,
October 2023 Market Commentary: Don’t Get Spooked
The S&P 500 lost 3.3% in the third quarter after sliding nearly 5% in September. Putting this into perspective, nothing really qualifies as out of
Navigating Market Setbacks
Financial markets lived up to their reputation during the month of August, which has a record of being difficult. On the first day of August,
Staying Invested in a Tricky Market Environment
Making economic forecasts and stock market predictions can be humbling. It’s especially tough when you expect stocks to go higher and get a big drop
Midyear Outlook: The Path Toward Stability
At LPL Research, our 2023 investing outlook started with a theme of returning to normalcy. Considering 2022’s market volatility and the aftereffects of the pandemic,