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There is Always a Reason to be Grateful!
We believe the best client is an informed client. For this reason, throughout the year we provide our clients with a wealth of consistent and pertinent information on financial topics and markets…
Going Back to Basics: Time to Review Some Important Financial Fundamentals
“May you live in interesting times,” is an expression where someone ironically wishes an “interesting” time to whomever they are speaking with. Although it may seem innocuous it’s really an insult.
Proactive Year-end Tax Planning for 2022 and Beyond
Other than some IRS inflation adjustments, calendar year 2022 has brought limited changes in tax laws for individuals.
Foundational Information That Successful Investors and Savers Understand!
Like many other savers and investors, you may be worried that we are headed toward more challenging economic times.
Research
Quarterly Economic Update Second Quarter 2024
Equity and bond markets began the second quarter of 2024 with a rough start, thanks to the Federal Reserve’s decision not to reduce interest rates due to stubbornly high inflation rates. However, during the quarter, strong performances from companies tied to...
Key Themes for Stocks in the Second Half of 2024 | Weekly Market Commentary | July 15, 2024
With the release of the LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2024: Still Waiting for the Turn, in this week’s commentary we pull out key themes from the publication and add some context for our views given stocks have continued to rally — with Thursday a glaring exception as stocks sold off, somewhat surprisingly, after a good consumer inflation report.
Double-Digit Earnings Growth on Tap | Weekly Market Commentary | July 1, 2024
LPL Research believes stocks have gotten a bit over their skis, but earnings season may not be the catalyst for a pullback in the near term given all signs point to another solid earnings season and stocks have mostly performed well during the peak weeks of reporting season in recent years.
Artificial Intelligence: The Antidote To Fed Policy? | Weekly Market Commentary | June 24, 2024
Developments in artificial intelligence may be the antidote for an aging population, but it takes time for these advancements to work themselves into the fabric of our nation’s businesses. The impact of new developments can persist in markets, so investors need to carefully discern what could be different this time around.