Research
Outlook 2024: A Turning Point
In 2024, we believe markets will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be marked by meaningful shifts in a few key areas. Inflation is going down. The risk of a recession is bubbling up again as the effect of post-pandemic stimulus wanes. And the end of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate-hiking campaign is indeed upon us. Where the last two years had investors focused on inflation, market volatility, and striving for a
Weekly Market Commentary
- Weekly Market Commentary | Happy Anniversary Bull Market | October 13, 2025
This bull market enters year four with strong gains, driven by tech and AI. History suggests more […]
- Market Insight Quarterly | Q3 2025
This quarterly publication helps provide clarity and context to the issues affecting the economy, […]
- Global Portfolio Strategy | Solid September, But Shutdown Clouds Start of October | October 7, 2025
Despite historical weakness in September, the S&P 500 was tracking above bullish targets, […]
- Weekly Market Commentary | Q3 Earnings Season Preview: Little Suspense | October 6, 2025
LPL Research provides a Q3 earnings preview highlighting strong AI-driven growth, resilient margins […]
- Client Letter | Stock Market Fundamentals Outweigh Shutdown Drama | October 1, 2025
LPL addresses the U.S. government shutdown, its historical market impact, and the broader economic […]
- Rate and Credit View | Can Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds be the New Risk-Free Asset? | October 2025
LPL Research explores whether investment-grade corporate bonds can rival U.S. Treasuries as the new […]
Market Signal Podcast
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- Two New Ideas At Treasury and Fed Worth Tracking
LPL Research explains why papers by Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Governor Miran could be […]
- Merger Arbitrage Rebound
LPL Research reviews how merger arbitrage investment strategies have performed in 2025.
- U.S. Market Dominance of Global Indexes Near Record Highs
LPL Research examines the proportion of domestic stocks that comprise world indexes and what have […]
- Weekly Market Performance — October 10, 2025
LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of October 6, 2025, highlights a quiet week ending […]
- Pfizer Tariff Reprieve Gives Healthcare a Shot in the Arm
LPL Research discusses how Pfizer’s tariff deal has boosted healthcare stocks and is reshaping […]
- Fiber Optics vs. Data Centers: Dotcom and AI Comparisons
LPL Research examines similarities of valuations, market concentration, and capex financing between […]