2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
Outlook 2026: The Policy Engine By LPL Financial Research In 2025, we observed a market environment where fiscal and monetary policy decisions, rather than traditional business fundamentals, were the primary drivers of market direction. This shift means that policy...
Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations
We started 2025 on a high note, although we acknowledged that “no market environment is ever permanent, and that change is always potentially around the corner.” Well change did come, and with it, volatility, perhaps in part because we assumed President Trump’s...
Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism
Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism By LPL Financial Research Looking back, 2024 clearly echoed many of the themes from 2023. By and large, the economy continued to defy expectations and surprised once again. Stocks continued their strong performance, driven by powerful...
Yours, Mine, and Ours — A Couple’s Guide to Retirement Planning
While the reasons for earning two incomes may vary from couple to couple, these families often face a similar financial challenge: participation in separate retirement programs.
Withdrawing Your Assets: Understanding RMDs
When it comes time to start withdrawing the money you’ve spent a lifetime accumulating in your retirement portfolio, you want to ensure that you make the right decisions.
- Rate and Credit View | 2026 Municipal Outlook: Attractive Valuations Amid Structural Shifts | January 13, 2026on January 13, 2026 at 1:16 pm
LPL Research shares insights on 2026 municipal markets, including attractive yields, supply trends, and strategies to help investors navigate rate uncertainty.
- Weekly Market Commentary | Earnings Preview: Double-Digit Streak Likely to Continue | January 12, 2026on January 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm
LPL Research takes a look at fourth quarter earnings season as it unofficially kicks off this week with a dozen banks and asset managers in the S&P 500 slated to report.
- Global Portfolio Strategy | Policy Influences Will Be Key for Markets in 2026 | January 9, 2026on January 9, 2026 at 6:19 pm
LPL Research provides 2026 market insights on equities, bonds, and alternatives, highlighting policy tailwinds and AI-driven opportunities.


