2020 has been a year of records, both record losses and record gains. After a brutal spring, markets and the economy have mostly rebounded in the summer and fall.
Markets have come a long way since the March lows, and LPL Research sees further gains ahead for stocks, especially small cap stocks.
This earnings season, corporate America will get closer to the return of earnings growth—which is likely in the first quarter of 2021.
A global review of September performance and a look forward, with a focus on potential impacts from the election and another stimulus package.
LPL Financial Research reviews how markets may respond to three potential scenarios if the presidential election is delayed or disputed.
Signs of market and economic strength tell us that better times likely are coming in 2021…
Despite September weakness in the technology sector that has dragged the broader market lower, we expect leadership to continue given supportive underlying fundamental and technical conditions.
Central bank policies remain focused on economic recovery, with an eye on COVID-19 developments.
Many investors, ourselves included, find it difficult to understand why stocks have done so well lately in such a challenging economic environment and COVID-19 still an ongoing threat.
Going back to school signals changes for everyone, including COVID-19 preparedness, an election, and impressive S&P 500 performance.