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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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Sell Now? | Weekly Market Commentary | September 12, 2016
This year’s stock market gains, the age of the bull market, and valuations beg the question, should investors sell stocks now?
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Dividend Bubble? | Weekly Market Commentary | September 06, 2016
Dividend stocks have garnered support as investors increasingly use stock dividends as a substitute for fixed income in the low interest rate environment.
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Corporate Beige Book: Q2 Offers Few Signs of Improvement | Weekly Market Commentary | August 29, 2016
Our analysis of second quarter earnings conference call transcripts suggests little improvement in corporate sentiment.