Is the Santa Claus Rally Still Coming to Town?

LPL Research examines stock market seasonality in December and how the strong November may affect the outlook.

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.

Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Raising Trade Policy Uncertainty

A federal court ruling blocks major U.S. tariffs, shaking up President Trump’s trade strategy.

Consumer Discretionary Sector Outlook: Tariffs and Slowing Consumer Spending Point to Complacency

LPL Research assesses tariff-related profitability effects on consumer discretionary companies.

Russell Reconstitution: What it Means for Investors

LPL Research examines the recent Russell reconstitution and how it may impact portfolios.

Where Have All the (Duration) Buyers Gone?

LPL Research highlights the global bond market sell-off and why some foreign investors may not be interested in Treasury securities now.

The Fed Holds the Line: Powell’s Patience vs. Trump’s Push

LPL Research highlights the expected savings for the U.S. government that would take place from a reduction in the fed funds rate.

Warren Buffett to Step Down: What Investors Can Learn

Learn Warren Buffett’s key investing principles—from buying quality companies to staying disciplined long term.

Oil in the Driver’s Seat as Geopolitical Tensions Rise

LPL Research examines how the Iran conflict is influencing equity and oil markets.

So…You Want to Build a Data Center

LPL Research explores what data center construction and operation tells us about the future of compute.