Research
2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine
In 2025, we observed a market environment where fiscal and monetary policy decisions, rather than traditional business fundamentals, were the primary drivers of market direction. This shift means that policy influence and market momentum have become significantly more impactful in shaping market trends, often overshadowing underlying economic performance…
Weekly Market Commentary
Why Oil Prices Matter Less — But Still Move Headline Inflation
LPL Research explains how America’s declining reliance on oil and rising geopolitical risks shape inflation, growth expectations, and volatility in 2026.
Navigating Market Volatility During the Iran Crisis
In our2026 Outlook: The Policy Engine, we listed several risks to stocks that could prevent the S&P 500 from achieving our forecast for high-single-digit returns in 2026 (to a fair value target range of 7,300–7,400).
How LPL Research Thinks About Dividends
Dividend strategies, a.k.a. equity income strategies, have outperformed to start the year, owing to the value-led cyclical rotation we are seeing in domestic equity markets. Looking beyond current performance, this week, we ask and answer the question “How should I think about dividend stocks or building an equity income portfolio?
Market Signal Podcast
Macro. Market. Movers.
Earnings Strength Remains Amid Mideast Conflict
LPL Research assesses the potential effects of war in Iran on earnings, highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy and corporate America.
Weekly Market Performance — March 13, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of March 9, 2026, highlights geopolitical developments, earnings, and commodity moves and their impact on markets.
Oil in the Driver’s Seat as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
LPL Research examines how the Iran conflict is influencing equity and oil markets.