Energy Shock: Inflation Risks vs. Economic Growth

Energy Shock Expected to Hit Prices Harder Than the Economy Printer Friendly Version Headlines surrounding the Middle East have dominated investor attention since late February. While uncertainty remains elevated, diplomatic negotiations have supported equities, even...

Weekly Market Performance | May 15, 2026

LPL Research Last Updated: May 15, 2026 LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 11, 2026. U.S. equities held up well this week, with the S&P 500 posting a modest weekly gain and hitting a record high on Thursday, supported by...

Rising Conviction on Earnings Growth

Tactical Update: Rising Conviction on Earnings Growth George Smith | Portfolio Strategist Last Updated: May 14, 2026 Rising Conviction on Earnings Growth In last month’s update, we highlighted a shift from preparation to action as market conditions began to support...

Analyzing Three Powerful Factors in Active Fund Evaluation

Beyond Returns: Three Powerful Factors in Active Fund Evaluation Derek Beiter | Senior Investment Analyst Last Updated: May 13, 2026 A common approach by investors is to invest in funds that have historically outperformed their benchmark index, hoping that a fund’s...

Comparing the Dotcom and AI Eras

Using the Late 90s as a Comp, the AI Boom Still Has Legs Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: May 12, 2026 Many have drawn the comparison between the current AI buildout with the dotcom period in the late 1990s, when the infrastructure for the...