The Federal Reserve (Fed) is widely expected to cut its target federal funds rate by a quarter point today. While a half-point cut is possible (markets are placing about a 5% chance on it) and adds some suspense, we think the focus for investors shou

The Oracle of RPO

Investors were positively surprised by Oracle’s (ORCL) earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, released after the market closed on Tuesday, September 9; shares rose 36% the following day. However, it wasn

A key theme dominating global financial markets in recent weeks has been the general upward pressure on sovereign bond yields, particularly at the long end of government bond market curves. This move reflects a complex interplay of macroeconomic fact

With just a week remaining until the highly anticipated September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Wednesday’s wholesale inflation print and Thursday’s consumer inflation results for August are the last major hurdles lying be

Late last Friday, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) largely affirmed the Court of International Trade’s (CIT) May ruling blocking President Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (I

As we reach the end of summer and head into fall, we examine LPL Research’s current tactical views as expressed in our Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA). Our Growth with Income (GWI) portfolio, which tracks most closely the traditional 60/40 stock

As summer winds down, many Americans experience a mix of emotions — saying goodbye to backyard barbecues, beach outings, camping trips, and rounds of golf, while welcoming cooler temperatures, the back-to-school season, and weekends filled with

Last week, some of the largest U.S. retailers reported earnings for the second quarter (Q2). Retail earnings offer valuable insights into the overall health of the U.S. economy and consumer behavior. Results across retailers this quarter were general

Off the market’s April 8 lows, small cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Growth Index have advanced 34.2%.¹ While that sizable return is nothing to sneeze at, large cap growth stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth Index

Every year, thousands of LPL advisors gather at our national conference. In San Diego most years (including this year and next), the conference is a time to learn about new initiatives and resources, network with peers, share ideas, and celebrate suc