The latest episode of the debate between stock market bulls and bears has gotten more interesting. For every valid point from one side, there’s an equally compelling argument on the other side.

Fourth quarter earnings season is underway and probably won’t bring much good news. Lackluster global growth, ongoing profit margin pressures from inflation, and negative currency impacts are likely to translate into a year-over-year decline in S&P 500 Index earnings for the quarter.

Here are some of our lessons learned from 2022. As you might imagine, inflation and the Federal Reserve are common themes throughout.

LPL Research shares insights on publicly traded retailers and analyze their underperformance year to date.

LPL Research explores historical equity and fixed income market performance surrounding a Fed pivot.

LPL Research looks at what’s driving value’s 2022 outperformance, the technical trading setup for growth and value, and more.

With midterms elections coming up, LPL Research looks at why the stock market may respond favorably to the midterm election.

LPL Research previews this week’s Fed meeting and discusses whether investors are in for a trick or a treat.

With more people talking about the possibility of a recession, LPL Research discusses three things we know about historical recessions.

LPL Research discusses what to expect as we preview third quarter earnings season.