Weekly Commentary
April 25, 2018
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Myth Busting
There are several market myths related to certain market indicators which have the tendency to distract investors from what really matters in assessing market opportunities. ...
April 18, 2018
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Did Stocks Bottom?
The February 2018 market correction caught many investors off guard, but the longer-term trend remains higher. ...
April 11, 2018
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First Quarter Earnings Preview: What to Watch
First quarter earnings season, which kicks off April 12-13, sets up to show solid growth, buoyed by tax reform. ...
April 5, 2018
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First Quarter Marked By Return of Volatility
Market volatility resurfaced in the first quarter of 2018, following the stock market's calm and steady rise in 2017. ...
March 21, 2018
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Will This Sixteen Be Sweet?
In the spirit of March Madness, we have compiled our "Sweet Sixteen" for the market....
March 6, 2018
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The Bull is 9, Can it Make 10?
The bull market will celebrate its ninth birthday on March 9, 2018....
February 15, 2018
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Correction Perspectives
After an extraordinary two-year period of market calm, the major U.S. equity markets slipped into correction territory last week....
February 8, 2018
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Melt-Up or Melt-Down?
The sharp stock market decline might have led us to forget that just a few days ago many claimed the stock market was melting up. ...
January 31, 2018
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Records, Risk, and Returns
The equity market action over the past year is truly historic on many levels. It is important to recognize how unique this time frame has been and that a more volatile 2018 may be likely, and quite frankly normal. This week we will highlight some...
January 4, 2018
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Investment Implications of the New Tax Law: Equities At A Glance
After more than a year of political posturing and investor anticipation, Congress finally approved a $1.5 trillion tax cut, the most sweeping U.S. fiscal overhaul since 1986. ...
December 20, 2017
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When Overbought Is Bullish
The bull market continues to march higher. ...
December 13, 2017
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Corporate Beige Book
Companies remained generally upbeat during the third quarter earnings season, based on the LPL Research Corporate Beige Book Barometer. ...
December 6, 2017
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2018 Stock Market Outlook
Back to business: fundamentals to drive stock market gains in 2018. ...
November 22, 2017
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Highlights From Another Strong Earnings Season
Corporate America delivered another outstanding earnings season. ...
November 15, 2017
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Trump’s First Year
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of President Trump's Election Day victory. ...
November 8, 2017
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MLP Weakness Appears Overdone
Master limited partnership (MLP) weakness appears overdone. ...
November 1, 2017
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What Might Scare Markets
With Halloween upon us, we continue our tradition of writing about what might scare markets. ...
October 25, 2017
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Five Reasons To Take A Look At Japan
It's time to take a look at Japan. ...
October 18, 2017
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The 1987 Crash: A Not So Happy Anniversary
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the 1987 stock market crash in what has come to be known as Black Monday. ...