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LPL Research’s Outlook 2024 | A Turning Point

LPL Research’s Outlook 2024: A Turning Point delivers market insights on what we can expect in the economy, policy, stocks, and bonds for 2024. In 2024, WE BELIEVE MARKETS will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be...

Fixed Income: Down but Not Out | LPL Street View

Lawrence Gillum, Chief Fixed Income Strategist at LPL Financial, explains why fixed income may still be a viable investment option despite recent market challenges.

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Gold Shines Brighter Than Ever | Weekly Market Commentary | March 11, 2024

Gold Shines Brighter Than Ever | Weekly Market Commentary | March 11, 2024

Bullion broke new ground last week after rallying to a record high. Growing investor confidence for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut by this summer dragged down yields and the dollar, creating a tailwind for gold. The breakout above key resistance at $2,075 was also a major technical development, confirmed by bullish momentum that suggests the rally could continue. Global central bank demand has been another key catalyst and has shown no sign of slowing down, while a rebound in demand from gold-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could provide additional support for the yellow metal.

Super Six Drives Solid Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | March 4, 2024

Super Six Drives Solid Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | March 4, 2024

After a slow start mired by messy bank results early on, corporate America picked up the pace and ended up delivering results well ahead of expectations. The “Super Six” was part of the story — the Magnificent Seven minus Tesla (TSLA) — but resilient profit margins are also noteworthy. Here we review fourth quarter earnings season and share some thoughts on the earnings outlook for 2024.

Buybacks Are Back | Weekly Market Commentary | February 26, 2024

Buybacks Are Back | Weekly Market Commentary | February 26, 2024

After a brief lull in 2023, buyback activity appears to be back this year. A resilient U.S. economy, easing inflation pressures, and expectations for an eventual shift to interest rate cuts have given corporate America confidence to boost authorized share repurchases. These companies have a history of outperforming the broader market and tend to have more exposure to momentum, value, and growth factors. While buybacks also reduce share count and help support earnings growth and valuations, they can also help limit downside volatility during periods of selling pressure.

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LPL Research’s Outlook 2024 | A Turning Point

LPL Research’s Outlook 2024: A Turning Point delivers market insights on what we can expect in the economy, policy, stocks, and bonds for 2024. In 2024, WE BELIEVE MARKETS will make a definitive turn to a more recognizable place. En route, the transition will be...

Midyear Outlook 2023 | The Path Towards Stability | July 12, 2023

Midyear Outlook 2023 | The Path Towards Stability | July 12, 2023

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, the idea of finding balance was certainly a welcomed change. It’s a theme we could all embrace six...

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