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Weekly Market Commentary | Week of December 4, 2017
2018 Stock Market Outlook: Double-Digit Returns? John Lynch, Chief Investment Strategist, LPL Financial Je rey Buchbinder, CFA Equity Strategist, LPL Financial KEY TAKEAWAYS We forecast 8–10% returns for the S&P 500 in 2018. The S&P 500 is well positioned to generate strong earnings, in our view, thanks to better global growth and potentially lower corporate…
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Weekly Market Commentary | Week of November 20, 2017
KEY TAKEAWAYS Excluding the hurricane-riddled insurance sector, Corporate America produced its third straight quarter of double-digit earnings growth. Strong revenue upside, outstanding technology sector performance, and rising estimates were among the highlights. Positive earnings growth continues to provide support for the stock market, even at elevated valuations. HIGHLIGHTS FROM ANOTHER STRONG EARNINGS SEASON Corporate America…
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Weekly Market Commentary | Week of November 13, 2017
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Dow’s 28.5% advance during the year after the election ranks as one of the best ever. Current technical conditions suggest that the bullish trend in equities could continue into 2018, and potential dips may present buying opportunities. We continue to closely monitor fundamentals, particularly policy developments out of Washington, as we believe…
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Midyear Outlook 2016: A Vote of Confidence
During any presidential election, you can expect a barrage of promises from the yard sign endorsements, bumper stickers, stump speeches, and media headlines.
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Outlook 2016: Embrace the Routine
LPL Research expects to see routine year-end outcomes in many areas of the economy and financial markets in 2016, but how we get there may be anything but routine.
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Market Volatility Client Letter by Burt White | August 24, 2015
August brings with it the end of summer, but in recent years, bouts of stock market volatility have been common. It is quite normal for stock prices to decline at some point almost every year. In 30 of the 34 calendar years since 1980, the stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, declined…