Category: Commentary

Stocks, oil reverse course. Global equities are taking a breather from the steep selling pressure over the last two days as U.S. markets rise in tandem with WTI crude oil, which is finding support around its 50-day moving average, and … Continue reading →

After a 3.6% drop on Friday, the S&P 500 dropped another 1.8% yesterday, for the worst two-day decline since late August 2015. Here is where things get interesting: the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) surprisingly dropped 7%. Remember, the VIX tends … Continue reading →

S&P 500 sector performance reflects continuation of post-Brexit risk-averse environment. The defensive, high-dividend-paying sectors (utilities, telecom) are leading the way again today, as they did on Friday, as market participants seek safety and Treasury yields continue to slide to near … Continue reading →

Friday’s market declines due to the Brexit triggered several notable points. The S&P 500 had its first 3% drop in 210 days, with the largest one-day drop since August 24, 2015. Since the S&P 500 moved to 500 stocks in … Continue reading →

Equity markets, oil continue slide. Stocks in the U.S. and Europe are falling in Monday trade after stocks collectively shed more than $2 trillion in market value on Friday following the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union. The S&P … Continue reading →

The few days immediately after the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) surprising vote to leave the European Union (EU) have been filled with political unrest and uncertainty. Although many questions remain unanswerable, a few issues have become clearer, and a few more … Continue reading →

LPL Research thought it would be helpful to share top questions that our advisors have had today in light of the surprising Brexit vote and significant market reaction. The Brexit vote was a referendum on whether the U.K. would remain … Continue reading →

Today we received the unprecedented news that the United Kingdom (U.K.) has voted to leave the European Union (EU). The U.K., comprised of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, has been a member of the 28-nation EU since 1975. The … Continue reading →

Britain leaves, stocks plummet. In a surprise move, the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. Global markets are awash in red this morning, exacerbated by the last few days’ risk-on posture as a “remain” vote became viewed … Continue reading →

Today is the day the United Kingdom votes if it wants to leave the European Union or not. During the past few weeks, this event has dominated the headlines, and at this time tomorrow we’ll know the results. To say … Continue reading →