Investor Confidence Wavers After Volatile Start to the Year

LPL Research explores the latest investor sentiment survey data and what this could mean for stock market returns going forwards.

Online Retail Sales Skyrocket As Consumers Keep Spending

LPL Research looks at the latest retail sales numbers and what it might mean for the upcoming personal income and spending release and future Fed policy.

Technology Sector Enjoying Strong Earnings Momentum

LPL Research examines estimate revisions for the technology sector and highlights the strong earnings growth potential for the so-called “Magnificent Seven”.

Weekly Market Performance — January 12, 2024

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 8, 2024, highlights the start of Q4 earnings season, December CPI, and European retail sales.

December and 2023 Fund Flows Recap

LPL Research explores December and 2023 fund flows data across major asset classes.

Record-High Watch for the S&P 500 Remains in Effect

LPL Research highlights how long it has been since the S&P 500 reached record-high territory and what a close above 4,797 could mean for returns this year.

What Could Be in Store for Muni Investors in 2024?

LPL Research looks at valuations for the municipal market and what could be in store for municipal investors in 2024.

Markets Focus on a Confusing Job Market

LPL Research explores what the recent jobs report means for the Federal Reserve and markets.

Weekly Market Performance — January 5, 2024

LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of January 1, 2024, highlights the end of the market’s nine-week winning streak, the FOMC minutes, and ISM data.

The Laggards of 2022 Became Leaders in 2023

LPL Research explores the best and worst-performing S&P 500 sectors of 2023 and the likelihood for a convergence in performance this year.