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01 Dec

Market Update: Friday, December 1, 2017

Market Recap Stocks rebounded from Wednesday losses. Tax reform continues to be primary focus; global macro data helped sentiment. S&P 500 Index +0.8%, Dow +1.4%, Nasdaq +0.7%. All sectors gained. Energy, industrials outperformed; rate-sensitive utilities, REITs lagged. 10-year yield continued … Continue reading →

30 Nov

4 Things to Consider About the Most Bullish Month of the Year

Historically, December has been a strong month for equities, but will that be the case this year? Here are some stats to be aware of as we head into the home stretch for 2017 (all stats are as of 1950*): … Continue reading →

30 Nov

Market Update: Thursday, November 30, 2017

Market Recap Major averages mixed, technology weighs on Nasdaq. Tax reform progress in the Senate was the key headline; sector rotation into more tax-sensitive sectors. Dow +0.4%, S&P 500 Index -0.04%, Nasdaq -1.3%, Russell 2000 +0.4%. Telecommunications, financials led, technology … Continue reading →

29 Nov

Active Management is Making a Comeback

A favorable environment for active management is one in which business fundamentals, such as earnings, sales, and cash flow, drive stock performance. These types of environments occur when economic conditions and government policy create opportunities for businesses to differentiate themselves … Continue reading →

29 Nov

Market Update: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Market Recap Domestic markets climbed broadly higher, shrugging off an increase in geopolitical tensions after North Korean missile launch. S&P 500 Index +1.0%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +0.5%. Telecommunications, financials led markets; technology, utilities underperformed. 10-year Treasury’s yield held flat at … Continue reading →

28 Nov

Why Small Caps Should Lead in 2018

As we noted in our newly released Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle publication, we believe small caps are one area that could do quite well over the next year. Per Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist, “Although it feels … Continue reading →

28 Nov

Market Update: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Market Recap Major domestic indexes mixed ahead of fairly busy week of macro headlines. Dow +0.1%, S&P 500 Index flat, Nasdaq -0.2%. Telecommunications, utilities led; materials, energy fell on lower commodity prices. 10-year note yield -1 basis point (-0.01%) to … Continue reading →

27 Nov

The World Premiere of Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle

We are pleased to announce the release of the LPL Research Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle, packed with investment insights and market analysis to guide you through all the action we may see in the year ahead. “Return … Continue reading →

27 Nov

Market Update: Monday, November 27, 2017

Market Recap Major U.S. indexes up on Friday and for the week. Relatively quiet week that saw indexes hit fresh record closes Tuesday. S&P 500 Index +0.2%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.3%. Technology led; telecommunications, financials lagged. Positive breadth amid very … Continue reading →

22 Nov

How Does Holiday Shopping Impact Stocks?

The 2017 holiday shopping season has begun. That means Black Friday deals, long checkout lines, and a focus on the retail industry as investors try to determine the potential impacts to the stock market. The National Retail Federation has estimated … Continue reading →

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