Printer Friendly Version LPL Research explores why value stocks are outperforming, how free cash flow drives returns, and the impact of AI spending on markets. A regime in transition. Value has reasserted itself into the market’s psyche after a long period in...
Printer Friendly Version As we wrote earlier this month, earnings have provided a strong foundation for stocks this year. With second quarter earnings growth for the S&P 500 on track to exceed 30% (excluding private investment mark-ups) and analysts continuing to...
Printer Friendly Version Talking Points Global growth is stabilizing, but leadership has shifted back to developed markets. The U.S. and parts of Europe are driving the latest improvement in business activity, while several large emerging markets have lost momentum...
Printer Friendly Version Municipal Bond Outlook: Why Carry Is the Strategy Demand continues to outpace record supply. Municipal bonds remain an attractive income opportunity in a market where the Federal Reserve (Fed) is likely to remain on hold and carry is driving...
Printer Friendly Version The S&P 500 settled a whirlwind July moderately lower but maintained healthy year-to-date gains. Just one month into the second half, some of our key market themes cited in LPL’s Midyear Outlook 2026 wasted no time making themselves known....
