Weekly Commentaries
Each week the LPL Financial Research team assembles thoughtful insight on market and economic news.

Peak Optimism? | Weekly Market Commentary | April 19, 2021
While optimism surrounding the reopening is certainly understandable, LPL Research takes a look to see if sentiment is flashing a near-term contrarian warning sign for stocks.

The Earnings Boom Is Here | Weekly Market Commentary | April 12, 2021
The outstanding fourth-quarter earnings season we had in 2020 is a tough act to follow, but 2021’s first quarter has the makings of another potentially great earnings season.

Raising Forecasts…Again | Weekly Market Commentary | April 5, 2021
LPL Research revises previous forecasts to better reflect the growing optimism of an economy on the rebound.

The Brink of an Inflation Crisis? | Weekly Market Commentary | March 29, 2021
LPL Research explains why any upticks in inflation will ultimately prove transitory.

Second Year Of The Bull Market Begins | Weekly Market Commentary | March 22, 2021
LPL Research discusses the end of the bear market and the trends of a bull market in year two.

March Madness: Stock Market Edition | Weekly Market Commentary | March 15, 2021
With the NCAA college basketball tournament getting underway this week, LPL Research is getting in the spirit with its own version of March Madness.