Outlook
2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
Outlook 2026: The Policy Engine By LPL Financial Research In 2025, we observed a market environment where fiscal and monetary policy decisions, rather than traditional business fundamentals, were the primary drivers of market direction. This shift means that policy...
Research
Weekly Market Performance | April 24, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 20, 2026, highlights geopolitical developments, earnings highlights, and bond and commodity market moves.
IPOs in 2026: Risks, Returns, and Timing
LPL Research analyzes the historical returns when investing in IPOs and outlines why this year’s IPOs may follow a different path.
The Fed Will Likely Get a New Chair
LPL Research examines new insights from the Senate Confirmation Hearing for Nominee Kevin Warsh
Is Investor Confidence in Treasuries Fading?
LPL Research examines whether rising U.S. debt threatens Treasuries’ safe-haven status, and why investor demand remains resilient.
Weekly Market Performance | April 17, 2026
LPL Research Last Updated: April 17, 2026 LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 13, 2026. Markets posted a strong weekly advance as easing geopolitical tensions, solid earnings reports, and better-than-expected inflation signals fueled a risk-on tone. U.S. equities notched record highs on optimism around Middle East ceasefire developments and abating energy supply concerns, alongside upbeat artificial…
Tactical Positioning: From Preparation to Action
LPL Research examines the latest updates to their tactical views and what it means to be a tactical investor.