After a mixed first half of the year and a solid third quarter, stock markets weakened considerably in the closing weeks of 2018. We understand that turmoil in the financial markets is never a pleasant experience for investors, and thus we strive to provide the...
COMPASS CHANGES Downgraded small growth from neutral to negative/neutral. Downgraded small value from neutral/positive to neutral. Upgraded large growth from negative/neutral to neutral. Downgraded hedged foreign bonds from neutral to negative/neutral. INVESTMENT...
AFTER NEARLY 10 YEARS of witnessing the U.S economy and stock market recover—and thrive—investors are starting to wonder if we’ve seen all this expansion and bull market have to offer. At LPL Research, we believe there’s more room to run, and don’t...
We are pleased to announce the release of the LPL Research Outlook 2019: FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets, filled with investment insights and market guidance for the year ahead. After nearly 10 years of witnessing the U.S. economy and...
Economy: Economic Data Improves, Trade Weighs on Businesses Economic Data Economic trends generally improved in November, even after strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth over the last two quarters. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI), an...
