LPL Research

We see modest gains for stocks over the rest of the year, powered by a strong economic growth outlook and tremendous earnings momentum; although, an increase in volatility during the historically weak month of September is quite possible.

The resiliency of the economy continues to surprise and delight us better than our highest expectations for the year.

LPL Research explores five things that some bears believe that do not worry us.

We remain skeptical that either runaway inflation or low growth are right around the corner, much less both at the same time.

See LPL Research’s latest monthly market outlook in the August 2021 Global Portfolio Strategy.

LPL Research comments on surprising earnings report numbers as they continue to come in.

LPL Research shares some insight into how the Delta variant may impact markets throughout August 2021.

Amidst elevated valuations for the stock market, our outlook remains positive because of robust fundamental drivers.

LPL Research shares some insight into what may be on the horizon for markets, policy, and the economy as we head into August 2021.

2021 has been a very strong year for both stocks and the economy, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some surprises.