Valentine’s Day, National Heart Month and More! _____________________________ February is National Heart Month. It just so happens that Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th) also falls in February. So, in keeping with the “Heart-Based” theme, as well as continuing the theme of financial
Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle
Dear Valued Investor: The recently released LPL Research Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle publication contains the investment insights and market guidance for the year ahead. Traditional business cycle drivers are expected to take a larger role in spurring
“Market Watch | August 2017”
August 17, 2017 As summer winds down, vacations come to a close, and kids head back to school, the calendar is relatively quiet in terms of major market events. Earnings season for corporate America—which was a good one—is behind us.
“Is the Market Overheating?”
The hottest part of the summer has arrived across the U.S., with many feeling the effects of heat and humidity with temperatures well into the 90s in many places. At the same time, the stock market has put together a
“2017 Mid Year Outlook”
A long-overdue and highly anticipated shift is underway that may change the character of the rest of this economic cycle. Specifically, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has finally been able to follow through on its projected rate hike path, including
Market Musings: May 2017
Another earnings season is in the books and it was a good one. With more than 90% of S&P 500 companies having reported first quarter 2017 results, S&P 500 earnings are tracking to a solid year-over-year increase of more than
“April 2017 Market Thoughts”
The world’s oldest annual marathon was run on April 17 as amateur athletes from around the world descended on Boston, Massachusetts for the 121st running of the Boston Marathon. While elite athletes grab the headlines, over 25,000 entrants finished the
“March Madness”
It’s March, and that means one thing: March Madness. All across the country, people are filling out their brackets, studying the teams, and trying to pick that upset that will impress their friends and coworkers with their basketball acumen. The
“Outlook 2017”
December 22, 2016 Heading into the New Year, we are mindful of market milestones that have come together to influence the investment landscape: a new president and administration, the stabilization of oil prices, and the end of an earnings
“Assessing China’s Stock Market”
The volatility of the Chinese stock market has been viewed by U.S. investors with a mixture of concern and fascination. As of August 4, the Shanghai market is still up 16% year to date even after a nearly 30% decline