LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 18, 2026, highlights tech earnings, economic data, and the Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement.
Macro Market Movers
Why AI Efficiency May Boost Labor Demand
LPL Research highlights how AI is changing work, not eliminating it, with productivity gains increasing labor demand in a shifting economy.
What Risks Could Test the Upbeat Market Narrative?
LPL Research discusses risks to the consensus — from inflation, AI spending shifts, and rates — that could challenge the strong earnings market narrative.
Why Portfolio Manager Mistakes Seem Smart at First
LPL Research reveals why portfolio manager mistakes often seem smart in real time, and how subtle shifts in process, incentives, and risk can lead to avoidable underperformance.
Weekly Market Performance | May 15, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 11, 2026, highlights record market highs despite higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and elevated inflation.