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Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations
We started 2025 on a high note, although we acknowledged that “no market environment is ever permanent, and that change is always potentially around the corner.” Well change did come, and with it, volatility, perhaps in part because we assumed President Trump’s...
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Weekly Market Commentary | Constructive on Stocks in H2 as AI Debate Continues | August 03, 2026
LPL Research highlights strong corporate earnings, AI-driven growth, and a favorable equity outlook while monitoring inflation, oil prices, and risks.
Weekly Market Performance | July 31, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 27, 2026, highlights mixed hyperscaler earnings, the latest Fed rate decision, and geopolitical tensions.
Boutiques vs. Large Managers: Our Approach
LPL Research weighs in on the boutique versus larger manager debate within investment manager selection.
Oil Prices, Interest Rates, and Strong Earnings
LPL Research discusses how geopolitical tensions, rising rates, and strong earnings are shaping markets, underscoring the importance of diversification.
Red Flags Missing from Manager Performance Screens
LPL Research continues its manager research series, exploring red flags that never appear in performance screens and often emerge in manager interactions.
Weekly Market Commentary | Can Hyperscalers’ AI Ambitions Add Up? | July 27, 2026
LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex.
The Secret Key: Lessons of the Masters
An Insider’s Guide To Wealth Management In A Rapidly Changing World
The purpose of this report, The Secret Key: Lessons from the Masters, is to introduce to you the Master’s Key to help preserve, invest, grow, and enjoy your wealth in this “New Normal” world.