If the U.S. economy enters a recession, the causes and potential outcome will be hotly debated. At LPL Research, our starting point is always looking at history. This week’s commentary will remind us of three things we know about historical recessions. 1. Technical...
The Markets (as of market close October 21, 2022) Wall Street enjoyed a notable surge last week, as investors clung to hopes the Federal Reserve may consider scaling back its aggressive policy stance against rising inflation. A report last Friday indicated that some...
Charitable Giving Remained Flat in 2021 Individuals, foundations, bequests, and corporations donated nearly half a trillion dollars in 2021. More Details Sectors: Overweight, Underweight, or Just Right? Understanding the sector balance of your portfolio may reveal...
Expectations are very low for this earnings season. The challenges are many, with intense cost pressures and slowing economic growth at the top of the list. The chorus of analysts and strategists calling for big cuts to estimates has gotten louder. Expect estimates to...
The Markets (as of market close October 14, 2022) Wall Street closed generally lower last week, with only the Dow able to garner a gain. The latest data showed inflation is stubbornly rising, which could lead to more hawkish rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. While...
