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A TALE OF TWO EARNINGS SEASONS

January 5th Weekly Market Update The fourth quarter of 2014 will be a tale of two earnings seasons: the best of times and the worst of times. Companies that benefit from lower energy prices should generally report positive results and have mostly optimistic comments...

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10 Stock Market Questions for 2015

December 22nd Weekly Market Update With 2015 almost here, this week we pose and respond to 10 key stock market questions for 2015. Look for more on these and other topics throughout the year. We bring 2014 to a close with this Weekly Market Commentary. Look for our...

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Will Shoppers Bring Holiday Cheer for Markets?

December 15th Weekly Market Update We think the holiday shopping season may bring some holiday cheer for the markets this year. The U.S. consumer is in good shape, the season got off to a strong start, and the stock market has performed well. Even after last week’s...

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LPL Outlook 2015

Since the wind-down of the Great Recession in early 2009, the latest economic expansion has certainly delivered the goods and rewarded investors’ mailboxes with six consecutive calendar years of positive gains for stocks.

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Favorable Policy Environment for Stocks in 2015

December 8th Weekly Market Update We expect the policy environment in 2015 to be supportive for stocks. As discussed in our Outlook 2015: In Transit, Republican control of Congress sets up a different policy dynamic in Washington that could have a meaningful impact on...

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