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Oil, Inflation, and Earnings: A Market Balancing Act
LPL Research discusses how geopolitical tensions, rising rates, and strong earnings are shaping markets, underscoring the importance of diversification.
Midterm Elections: Volatility Creates Opportunity
LPL Research explains why midterm election years often bring volatility and how periods of uncertainty have historically created opportunities for investors.
What AI’s Next Act Might Look Like
LPL Research discusses how the next phase of AI may be defined by execution, productivity gains, and profits, not by spending.
The Tension Between Market Optimism and Policy Reality
LPL Research discusses falling oil supports optimism, but persistent inflation keeps the Fed cautious — leaving markets caught between improving trends and policy risk.
Counting Down to the SpaceX Launch
LPL Research reviews SpaceX, covering what the company does, what it intends to do, and our key takeaways from the S-1.
Using the Late 90s as a Comp, the AI Boom Still Has Legs
LPL Research compares stock market performance during the AI era to the dotcom period in the late 1990s.
Seven Takeaways from Warsh Confirmation Hearing
LPL Research examines new insights from the Senate Confirmation Hearing for Nominee Kevin Warsh
What’s Driving Gold’s Stumble? Checking Underneath the Tape
LPL Research discusses what’s been driving gold prices this month and the outlook for the yellow metal.
Oil in the Driver’s Seat as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
LPL Research examines how the Iran conflict is influencing equity and oil markets.